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A GTA 6 superfan monitors foot traffic at a cafe near Rockstar North via Google Maps to guess when the next trailer will drop, joining a wave of pattern-hunting speculation as Take-Two’s May earnings call approaches and a GTA 6 trailer remains unseen.
Fans are speculating that GTA 6’s third trailer is imminent, pointing to Take-Two’s May 22 earnings call and Rockstar’s history of dropping trailers around earnings events. While timelines are speculative, the piece notes a marketing ramp this summer ahead of a November/holiday launch, making late May a plausible kickoff for the trailer-heavy rollout.
A hacker data dump from Rockstar Games leaked online, exposing earnings from Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption; in the day after the leak, Take-Two Interactive saw its stock rise about 2.6% to around $206.66 per share, boosting the company’s market value by roughly $1 billion to about $38 billion, though shares remain below their 52-week high amid market volatility.
Rockstar is adding NBA 2K26 to the GTA+ Games Library for a limited window (March 10–April 20) with a 5,000 VC content pack; PS5/Xbox Series players get full access to NBA 2K26 in GTA+ plus a 20% discount to keep it after the library period, and GTA Online will receive basketball-themed outfits. The move marks Take-Two broadening GTA+ beyond Rockstar-published titles, potentially signaling a broader competitive push against Ubisoft/EA, though it could also be a one-off crossover.
Obbe Vermeij, former Rockstar North director, discusses his work on GTA, his new game Plentiful inspired by god games, and shares insights on the development and future of the GTA series, including setting, gameplay, and technological advancements. He emphasizes the importance of quality over speed, the series' cultural impact, and the challenges of innovation within the franchise.
GTA+ Month 44 offers November-December 2025 rewards including a free Enus Paragon S, chameleon paints, exclusive clothing, vehicle discounts, bonuses like increased casino heist diamonds, expanded aircraft storage, early access to new cars, classic Rockstar titles, bonus spins, free taxi rides, weapon discounts, free vehicle requests, $500K monthly cash, extra Shark Card bonuses, and free abilities for GTA+ members, with new features like GTA Online inclusion and special boosts announced by Rockstar.
Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser explained that the Grand Theft Auto series remains strongly tied to American settings due to its themes of Americana, guns, and larger-than-life characters, making a return to London or other international cities unlikely.
Ananta is an expensive-looking open-world game that combines elements of GTA, Spider-Man, and Yakuza, featuring chaotic and diverse gameplay with a narrative centered around a police captain, raising questions about its ethical and thematic choices. It was showcased in a gameplay trailer at Tokyo Game Show, revealing a highly ambitious and overwhelming experience.
Zoom Platform, a gaming marketplace specializing in retro games, is facing pressure from payment processors over adult content, risking the de-listing of titles like Grand Theft Auto, Duke Nukem, and Saints Row. The platform has implemented new security measures and is exploring alternative payment options to prevent such removals, emphasizing support for artistic freedom.
In the early 2000s, Sony secured exclusive rights to the Grand Theft Auto series for the PlayStation 2 due to concerns about competition from Microsoft's new Xbox. Chris Deering, former president of PlayStation Europe, revealed that Sony offered special deals to third-party developers, including Take-Two, to keep their games exclusive to PlayStation for a period. This strategy paid off as GTA 3, Vice City, and San Andreas became some of the best-selling games on PS2 before eventually releasing on Xbox.
Sony's concern over the original Xbox led to a strategic exclusivity deal with Take-Two for the Grand Theft Auto series, according to PlayStation veteran Chris Deering. This move, aimed at securing a competitive edge, resulted in GTA III and its successors being initially exclusive to PlayStation, which proved beneficial as the franchise gained massive popularity. Although the exclusivity ended with GTA 4, Sony continued to collaborate with Rockstar on special deals, such as the PS4 announcement of GTA 5.
Sony secured an exclusivity deal for Grand Theft Auto 3, Vice City, and San Andreas for the PlayStation 2 as a strategic move to counter the launch of Microsoft's Xbox in 2001. Former PlayStation Europe boss Chris Deering revealed that Sony was concerned about Xbox's entry into the market and sought to strengthen the PlayStation's appeal through exclusive deals with third-party publishers. This decision proved beneficial for both Sony and Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two, as the games became some of the best-selling titles on the PS2, solidifying GTA's association with PlayStation.
The latest update to GTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition has significantly improved the visual and gameplay experience, particularly for San Andreas, by restoring classic lighting and weather effects. This update, developed by Video Games Deluxe, addresses many issues from the 2021 launch, making the games feel closer to their original artistic vision. The improvements, inspired by a recent Netflix port, enhance the nostalgic appeal for both old and new players, despite some remaining technical imperfections.
Grove Street Games, the developer behind the 2021 release of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, has seemingly unfollowed Rockstar Games on Twitter after a recent update removed its name from the game's menu screens. The update, which introduced significant improvements and bug fixes, did not mention this change. While Rockstar still follows Grove Street, the unfollowing has sparked speculation about potential dissatisfaction from the developer. Grove Street is currently working on other projects, including the mobile port for Ark: Ultimate Survival Edition.
The new GTA+ Month offers exclusive items, bonuses, and discounts for subscribers, including a free Progen Itali GTB vehicle, Chameleon Paints, cash bonuses, and free clothing. Subscribers also receive permanent benefits such as access to the Vinewood Car Club Garage, discounts on vehicle purchases, and free abilities. Additionally, there are bonuses for specific in-game activities, access to classic Rockstar Games titles, and reduced costs for taxi services.