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Rockstar Games: News

Rockstar Games is a video game publisher that has backed franchises like Red Dead, Midnight Club, Max Payne, Grand Theft Auto and Manhunt. Based in NYC, the company is a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive, a video game holding company. It was founded by Sam and Dan Houser, Terry Donovan and Jamie King, with Sam being the studio president. They focus on the action-adventure, and racing genres, but avoid first-person shooter games. Their most recent offering, Grand Theft Auto V, was one of the best-selling video games of all time, with over 110mn copies shipped since its September 2013 release. Of its eight studios, Rockstar Games has one situated in Bengaluru, which was founded in 2016, and is currently headed by Daniel Smith as GM.

04 Nov 2026
• Sony

GTA 6 needs 212GB storage: Here's when you can pre-load

Rockstar Games has confirmed that the preload file for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) will require a whopping 212GB of storage space, "depending on your device."

16 Oct 2026
• Technology

GTA 6 launch trailer gives another look at Vice City

Rockstar Games has released a new "launch" trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), giving gamers another glimpse into the Miami-inspired Vice City.

09 Oct 2026
• Apple Music

GTA 6 to let players enjoy music, podcasts outside cars

Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) will allow players to listen to music while exploring the game's world on foot.

FBI suffers massive data breach

The notorious hacking group, ShinyHunters, has claimed responsibility for a major data breach of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

11 Sep 2026
• Netflix

GTA 6-themed PS5 controllers now available for pre-orders

Ahead of the highly-anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) on November 19, Sony has announced pre-orders for two limited-edition DualSense wireless controllers.

28 Aug 2026
• Technology

Fake GTA 6 demo downloads are stealing passwords

An ongoing malware campaign is targeting gamers excited for the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6).

28 Aug 2026
• Technology

'GTA VI' gets nearly 27-minute-long extended look ahead of release

Rockstar Games has released an "extended look" at its highly-anticipated title, Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI).

19 Aug 2026
• Technology

'GTA 6' gameplay, full map leak days before Netflix reveal

Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) has been hit by another major leak, with two gameplay videos and what appears to be the full map of the game surfacing online.

07 Aug 2026
• Netflix

Netflix subscribers to get early-access to next GTA 6 trailer

In a unique move, Rockstar Games has partnered with Netflix to give subscribers an exclusive early look at the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6).

02 Jul 2026
• Sony

Sony to end physical PlayStation game discs from 2028

Sony has announced that it will stop producing physical disks for all new PlayStation games from January 2028.

25 Jun 2026
• Technology

'GTA 6' physical edition to include download code, no disc

Rockstar Games' highly anticipated title, Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), is now up for pre-order globally.

24 Jun 2026
• Technology

'GTA 6' pre-orders start tonight: Which edition should you buy?

Rockstar Games has confirmed that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) will begin at midnight local time on June 25.

21 Jun 2026
• Grand Theft Auto

Attention! You can't beta test GTA VI yet

Gamers eagerly awaiting the release of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) have been targeted by a new phishing scam.

19 Jun 2026
• Instagram

US company declares holiday for GTA 6 launch day

Southern California-based specialty car parts manufacturer Burger Motorsports has announced a temporary suspension of its operations on November 19.

18 Jun 2026
• Sony Playstation 5

GTA 6 pre-order date revealed: Here's when it begins

Rockstar Games has officially announced that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) will open on June 25.

30 May 2026
• Business

Rockstar Games developers form first-ever union

In a historic move, employees at Rockstar Games have announced the formation of their first-ever labor union.

20 Apr 2026
• OpenAI

Vercel breach: Hacker demands $2M ransom from cloud development platform

Leading cloud development platform, Vercel, has confirmed a recent security breach.

13 Apr 2026
• Cybercrimes

Rockstar Games breach: Hackers warn of massive data leak

Rockstar Games has confirmed a data breach involving some of its information. The company said the compromise was due to a breach of a third-party provider.

23 Feb 2026
• Technology

GTA 6 price leaked online: Here's what it may cost

The much-anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) could be one of the most expensive standard edition games ever, if a recent digital listing is to be believed.

27 Jan 2026
• Technology

Why physical GTA 6 copies may miss November 2026 launch

The highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) is scheduled for a launch on November 19, 2026. However, those looking forward to a physical copy of the game may have to wait even longer.

13 Jan 2026
• Canada

Fired Rockstar employees denied interim pay by UK tribunal

A UK employment tribunal has rejected a request for interim pay from fired Rockstar Games employees, while they await a full hearing regarding their dismissal.

02 Jan 2026
• Technology

GTA 6 release date confirmed, but looks like another delay

Rockstar Games has officially announced the release date for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), putting an end to months of speculation about potential delays.

15 Dec 2025
• Microsoft

GTA VI, Wolverine, Fable: Here are biggest upcoming game titles

The year 2026 is set to be a landmark one for the gaming industry. Major studios like Rockstar Games, Capcom, Insomniac Games, and Microsoft are gearing up to launch some of their most ambitious projects.

11 Dec 2025
• Layoff News

'We'll investigate': UK PM on firing of GTA VI developers

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed his concern over the recent mass firing of over 30 Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) developers at Rockstar Games.

03 Dec 2025
• Netflix

Netflix now lets you play Red Dead Redemption on smartphones

Netflix has added the iconic game, Red Dead Redemption, to its gaming catalog.

10 Nov 2025
• Technology

'Need help delivering?' Domino's jabs Rockstar after GTA VI delay

Domino's Pizza UK has taken a light-hearted dig at Rockstar Games, following the announcement of another delay for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI).

07 Nov 2025
• Technology

GTA VI launch delayed to November 2026: Here's why

Rockstar Games has announced a six-month delay in the release of its highly-anticipated title, Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI).

01 Nov 2025
• Layoff News

Did GTA-6 developer fire employees for trying to form union?

Rockstar Games, the company behind the highly-anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI), has come under fire for its recent mass firings.

16 Jul 2025
• Technology

Can your PC run 'GTA VI'? Here's what it needs

The gaming community is abuzz with excitement over Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), one of the most anticipated titles of the decade.

15 May 2025
• Ubisoft

FIFA game maker is ending remote work, pushing office return

Electronic Arts (EA), the maker of the FIFA game series, has confirmed that it will be ending remote working policies and implementing a hybrid work model.

07 May 2025
• Florida

'GTA VI' delayed to 2026—but a new trailer is here

In a disappointing development, Rockstar Games has delayed the release of its much-awaited video game, Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI).

19 Sep 2024
• GTA 5

Here's why you can't play GTA V on Steam Deck

Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V), a game that has consistently ranked among the top 20 most-played games on Valve's Steam Deck for over two years, is now listed as "unsupported" by Valve.

17 May 2024
• Grand Theft Auto

Grand Theft Auto VI confirmed to release in late 2025

Take-Two Interactive has officially confirmed the release window for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI.

05 Dec 2023
• Grand Theft Auto

Rockstar Games 'GTA VI' trailer is officially out now

Get ready, gamers! Rockstar Games, the creative minds behind the Grand Theft Auto series, just dropped the much-awaited trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI), and fans are beyond excited.

13 Nov 2023
• Grand Theft Auto

Everything we know about GTA 6: Features, tools, and weapons

After nearly ten years, Rockstar Games has finally revealed information about the much-awaited Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6).

08 Nov 2023
• Grand Theft Auto

Grand Theft Auto 6 expected to be announced this week

According to a Bloomberg report, Rockstar Games is rumored to unveil the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI as soon as this week.

19 May 2020
• Ram (Random Access Memory)

#GamingBytes: How to download GTA V Premium Edition for free

As the world waits for an official update on GTA VI, Rockstar Games has announced a pretty tempting offer on its predecessor - GTA V.

27 Mar 2020
• Gaming Bytes

#GamingBytes: Five best 'Red Dead Redemption' Easter Eggs

Red Dead Redemption 2, by Rockstar, is one of the finest open world games currently available.

04 Jul 2019
• Microsoft

#GamingBytes: Own an Xbox One? Know the best 4K games

Xbox One faced some challenges but eventually went on to become a much-loved console with a collection of impressive Games.

19 Dec 2018
• Gaming Bytes

#GamingBytes: Five best 'Red Dead Redemption' Easter Eggs

Red Dead Redemption 2, by Rockstar, is one of the finest open world games currently available.

05 Dec 2018
• Gaming Bytes

#GamingBytes: 'Red Dead Online' economy will be re-balanced by Rockstar

Red Dead Redemption 2 has been making a name in the community for its expansive and realistic take on the open-world western.

25 Nov 2018
• Gaming Bytes

#GamingBytes: Rockstar abandons 'Agent' game's trademark

Take-Two Interactive had first teased the espionage game Agent around 11 years ago, in 2007.

14 Nov 2018
• Gaming Bytes

#GamingBytes: Games to watch out for in The Game Awards

The Game Awards is the annual ceremony, honoring achievements within the video games industry.

09 Mar 2018
• Red Dead Redemption

The most anticipated video games of 2018

2017 was considered by many as one of the best years in gaming. But, that doesn't mean 2018 won't be able to live up to the hype.