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2022
Rockstar announces GTA+ subscription service
Rockstar announced GTA+, a paid subscription service for Grand Theft Auto Online, available exclusively on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S and scheduled to launch on March 29.
2021
Rockstar responds to Grand Theft Auto Trilogy launch problems
After players reported bugs and graphics problems in Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, and an authentication-system failure made the games impossible to play, Rockstar apologized and said a bug-fixing patch was in progress. Rockstar also said it would make the original game versions available again, including at no extra cost for qualifying purchasers.
2021
Xbox and Rockstar Energy partner on Halo Infinite collector cans
Xbox and Rockstar Energy Drink partnered to produce five exclusive collector-edition cans for the upcoming Halo Infinite, with in-game content and physical prizes offered to fans.
2021
Rockstar Energy announces partnership with 100 Thieves
Rockstar Energy announced a 2021 partnership with 100 Thieves featuring social content, interactive experiences, product integration, and merchandise giveaways.
2020
Admiral Beverage sues PepsiCo over Rockstar distribution exclusivity
Admiral Beverage sued PepsiCo, alleging that PepsiCo breached an agreement by terminating Admiral's exclusive Rockstar Energy distribution rights after Admiral refused to sign an e-commerce agreement. Admiral is seeking a preliminary injunction to maintain its exclusivity rights; the claims are allegations in the lawsuit.
2020
Admiral Beverage sues PepsiCo over Rockstar distribution exclusivity
Admiral Beverage sued PepsiCo in federal court, alleging that PepsiCo breached a contract by terminating Admiral’s exclusive Rockstar Energy distribution agreement. Admiral sought a preliminary injunction to maintain its exclusivity rights; the allegations are reported as claims in the lawsuit.
2020
PepsiCo announces agreement to acquire Rockstar Energy
PepsiCo announced an agreement to acquire the Rockstar energy drink brand for $3.85 billion. The transaction was expected to close in the first half of 2020.
2019
Rockstar responds to Red Dead Redemption 2 PC launch issues
Rockstar apologized for issues affecting some players after Red Dead Redemption 2 launched on PC. It said it had deployed fixes and would provide an in-game care package to eligible players; the article also reported ongoing stuttering problems and planned further updates.
2019
Rockstar responds to Red Dead Redemption 2 PC launch issues
After players experienced game-breaking bugs in Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC, Rockstar apologized, released fixes for many issues, and said it was working with Nvidia on a future update to address stuttering. Rockstar also offered players free Red Dead Online items.
2019
Rockstar announces a Red Dead Redemption 2 PC update for stuttering issues
Rockstar announced an update for Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC intended to address stuttering and other issues. The article also reports that Rockstar would give PC players a free Red Dead Online care package as an apology for the issues.