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2026
Xbox secures Grand Theft Auto VI game streaming rights
Xbox has landed a deal for game streaming rights to Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto VI, a plan teased by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma at an employee all-hands. Xbox Cloud Gaming will be able to stream Grand Theft Auto VI to players at launch, with the rights taking effect in November 2026 when Microsoft opens up access to Xbox Cloud Gaming. Xbox chief strategy officer Matthew Ball clarified that the deal is not exclusive and will not stream the game to PCs, and the length of the agreement is unclear.
2026
First six singles from Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album released
The first six singles from Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album were released, including tracks from Keith Richards, Travis Scott, Yung Lean, Morgan Wallen, and Rauw Alejandro.
2026
Rockstar announces Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album with 34 original tracks
Rockstar Games officially announced Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album, a soundtrack featuring 34 brand-new original tracks. It will launch on November 19th, the same day as the game, on all major streaming services as well as on CD and vinyl.
2026
Miami officials criticize GTA 6 marketing deal
Miami officials objected to Rockstar Games marketing GTA 6 in Miami, citing concerns about the game's violent and criminal themes and their effect on the city's image and stance on law enforcement. The City of Miami Beach approved the marketing deal in a 4-3 vote.
2026
Rockstar Games debuts extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI
Rockstar Games debuted an extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI on Thursday, a nearly 27-minute showcase available on Rockstar's YouTube channel that gives a first look at the game's narrative, gameplay and mechanics. The game is available to preorder now and will release Thursday, Nov. 19, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
2022
Rockstar Games announces GTA+ subscription
Rockstar Games announced GTA+, a subscription offering for Grand Theft Auto Online players on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S, planned to debut on March 29. The announced monthly price is $6.
2022
Rockstar Games responds to Grand Theft Auto Trilogy remaster issues
Rockstar Games apologized for technical issues with Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition and said it had ongoing plans to address them, including a forthcoming title update.
2021
Rockstar apologizes for technical issues in GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition
Rockstar Games apologized to players who encountered technical issues in GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, saying the games did not meet its quality standards or fan expectations. The company said it had ongoing plans to address the issues and that a title update was planned for the coming days.
2021
Rockstar responds to Grand Theft Auto trilogy launch issues
Rockstar Games apologized for the launch condition of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, saying it did not meet its quality standards, and announced that updates were planned to address issues.
2021
Rockstar responded to criticism of GTA Trilogy’s quality
Rockstar apologized for the state of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, said it would issue updates to address problems, and announced free access to the original games for eligible PC purchasers through the Rockstar Store.
2021
CircoLoco and Rockstar Games announce CircoLoco Records
CircoLoco and Rockstar Games announced a collaborative record label, CircoLoco Records. Its first release is planned as a compilation album due July 9.
2021
Rockstar announces Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
Rockstar Games announced that Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online will launch for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on November 11.
2020
Ruffian Games to become Rockstar Dundee
The article reported that Ruffian Games was to be renamed Rockstar Dundee.
2020
Rockstar acquires Ruffian Games
Ruffian Games was reported to have been acquired by Rockstar. Rockstar later officially acknowledged the acquisition in a statement quoted by the article.
2020
Rockstar Games acquires Ruffian Games
Rockstar Games announced that it had acquired Ruffian Games; the studio will operate under the new name Rockstar Dundee. The acquisition terms were not disclosed.
2019
Rockstar rolls out fixes for Red Dead Redemption 2 PC issues
Rockstar Games said it was rolling out an update to address stuttering and other issues affecting Red Dead Redemption 2 players on PC, while continuing to work with Nvidia on a complete resolution to the stuttering issue.
2019
Rockstar apologizes for Red Dead Redemption 2 PC problems
Rockstar apologized to players for technical problems affecting Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC, including ongoing stuttering for some players. The studio said it was rolling out an update to help address the issue and was working with Nvidia on a fuller fix.
2019
Rockstar responds to Red Dead Redemption 2 PC launch issues
Rockstar Games publicly apologized for technical issues affecting the Red Dead Redemption 2 PC launch and said it was working to address them. The company also said PC players during the stated period would receive a complimentary Red Dead Online care package.
2019
Rockstar responds to Red Dead Redemption 2 PC launch problems
After problems affecting Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC, Rockstar Games apologized to PC players, said fixes had been rolled out, and provided Red Dead Online players with a care package of in-game items.