GTA 6 Reveals New Radio Stations and Soundtrack Details as More Leaks Surface

Rockstar updates the official website with new music previews and screenshots, while a rumored Discord collaboration and additional gameplay footage give you more to look forward to ahead of launch.

Rockstar Games appears to be keeping its steady stream of Grand Theft Auto 6 announcements going, with Thursdays continuing to bring new information about the highly anticipated open-world game. This week brings an update to the official website, new soundtrack details, and several screenshots showcasing the game’s environments.

There’s also talk of a possible Discord collaboration that could launch around launch time, but nothing has been officially confirmed yet on the details. In other news, another batch of leaked footage has appeared online, giving us more looks at gameplay, customization, and cutscenes.

A GTA 6-themed campaign is apparently coming November 17, according to a Discord data miner, Wampus Central, but updated info also includes November 22.

The collaboration is expected to introduce several cosmetic options, including a themed app icon, a custom app theme, and a display name font inspired by the game. The reported campaign would run until December 8 for free Discord users, while Discord Nitro subscribers could retain access until February 15. 

If the reported dates are accurate, the campaign would arrive around GTA 6’s launch period and give you another way to celebrate the release without purchasing additional in-game content. However, neither the precise schedule nor the full selection of cosmetic items has been officially confirmed.

The removal of the information has also left room for speculation about whether the details appeared before their intended announcement. For now, the reported Discord crossover is another development worth watching as Rockstar continues building its launch marketing campaign.

Unfortunately, the latest wave of leaks also includes more substantial gameplay material. The Leaker has reportedly returned with an extended leak lasting approximately 26 minutes, featuring gameplay footage and cutscenes from a development build. The footage offers another look at the game's development, although some details may differ from what you will see in the final release.

While some of the material resembles footage that has already circulated online, the release also includes additional glimpses of the game that players haven't seen before. If you want to experience the story free of spoilers, be careful browsing social media and gaming forums in the weeks leading up to launch.

One of the more interesting details in the leaked footage is the first person gameplay, especially when driving.

The footage is reportedly shot in a first-person perspective of cars, but it is unclear if the final version will be fully supported. Rockstar has said before that it doesn't plan to add a first-person mode, but earlier promotional videos have also shown a vehicle from that viewpoint. This could be due to the development build, so you’ll need to wait for official confirmation before you take it to mean that you can freely switch between first-person and third-person views.

The leaked footage also gives us a glimpse of clothing options, vehicle customization, and various driving activities. You can reportedly see off-road and on-road racing, dirt bikes, and other vehicle-related gameplay, alongside advertisements shown on in-game television. Although these clips add detail, they don't necessarily reveal much beyond what previous footage has already established. 

Beyond the leaks, Rockstar has kept building anticipation through its regular Thursday announcements. Recent updates have included the extended gameplay reveal, controller-related information, launch announcements, soundtrack news, Collector’s Edition details, Game Informer coverage, and age ratings.

This pattern has led fans to look at the calendar for more news, particularly as the release draws closer. Rockstar isn’t necessarily going to be dropping something big every Thursday, but the company has maintained a steady stream of promotional content. This steady pace also gives fans plenty of reasons to follow the game's marketing campaign as new details emerge.

The latest update seems to place a lot of emphasis on music. There are reports that several artists have begun to tease their involvement in the GTA 6 soundtrack album, including the names of Cardi B, Fuerza Regida, and Lana Del Rey. Their involvement would add to the variety of music expected to feature across the game's radio stations and soundtrack.

One notable clue came from Fuerza Regida, which shared a teaser showing the group driving a car with a license plate reading Vice City. The clip prompted speculation about the group’s involvement in the game, and a reported copyright strike during a livestream subsequently identified a track titled “Suzuki” associated with the GTA 6 album.

These developments suggest that Rockstar could reveal the soundtrack in multiple batches over the coming weeks rather than announcing everything at once.

You could see additional music announcements alongside the usual promotional updates, giving the company another way to maintain interest without necessarily releasing a new trailer every week. More substantial reveals are still possible, including new screenshots, story footage, or a launch trailer as the release gets closer. 

Rockstar has now updated its official website with a dedicated music section, providing another look at the soundtrack and the radio stations available in GTA 6. The page invites you to preview selected stations from the Leonida airwaves, listen to album singles, and explore additional music-related content.

It also includes new background screenshots that offer more glimpses of the game’s world. The update more clearly shows how much attention Rockstar is putting on music as part of the overall experience. These previews also give you an early idea of the music and radio content you can expect while exploring Leonida.

According to the website, GTA 6 will feature the franchise's largest and most varied selection of in-game radio stations and podcasts so far. You can listen to previews for several stations, including Afro Bank, Backcount Radio, Metal, Flash FM, and Dirty South Classics. The selection points to a broad range of musical styles, from heavier sounds to more regional and genre-focused programming. 

The website also highlights singles from the soundtrack album and provides access to the game’s music store. Alongside the station previews, Rockstar has shared several standalone screenshots that offer a closer look at the environments and vehicles. One image shows a nighttime car meet, with vehicles featuring neon underglow lighting that illuminates the surrounding parking lot. 

Another screenshot shows a highway running across a canal or river, with the city skyline in the background. The road feels like an active urban environment with several other vehicles, including a sports car similar to the Chevrolet Corvette C8. The composition also highlights the surrounding architecture and the city's scale beyond the highway. 

A separate image stands out for its use of neon lighting reflected across wet pavement.

Rainwater reflects the surrounding lights, while scooters, a police car, and other vehicles help fill out the scene. The reflections and artificial lighting make the screenshot look convincingly night-time, and the environmental details add to the sense of activity. The new images give a little more insight into the visual presentation Rockstar is gearing up for GTA 6.

Looking ahead, the current pattern of Thursday announcements indicates we may see additional updates as the month of October and the beginning of November progress. Rockstar hasn’t confirmed a schedule for future announcements, but potentially dates to look out for are October 15, October 22, October 29, and November 5.

Some additional marketing activity around October 15 and 16 also could be seen, especially because of the timing of recent promotional material. These dates are still possibilities rather than revealed events, but they are a useful indication of how the rest of the marketing period may play out.

The preload period might end up being another major milestone, especially if Rockstar drops a launch trailer or more gameplay footage then. A big trailer would show you more of the game and could tell you more about the story, characters, and activities. Rockstar could continue its promotional campaign through digital announcements and real-world marketing instead of traditional trailers.

With the launch drawing closer, GTA 6 has a lot of content keeping it in the spotlight, whether it be the soundtrack, rumors of a Discord collaboration, leaked footage, or new screenshots, all of which help to generate attention. Rockstar appears determined to keep that momentum going in the weeks ahead.