New Insights from the Latest Grand Theft Auto 6 Leak

Interestingly, the recent surge of leaks surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6 has done more to solidify the game’s existence than Rockstar’s sparse marketing efforts. Gamers are flocking to pre-order a title they haven’t seen any official gameplay for, driven by a leaker’s protest against the absence of a physical disc release and broader issues in the gaming industry. This has inadvertently provided an early glimpse into the game, which Rockstar seems to be saving for an upcoming exclusive reveal. One thing is clear from these leaks: the soundtrack is packed with hits.

While I’m not typically the target demographic for Grand Theft Auto games—driving around expansive worlds isn’t my favorite pastime, even in beloved titles like Cyberpunk 2077—some of my fondest memories of Grand Theft Auto V revolve around discovering music on the radio. By the time I wrapped up Trevor, Michael, and Franklin’s saga, I had developed a newfound appreciation for Fergie’s “Glamorous.” Recently, a new driving clip from Grand Theft Auto 6 surfaced, and while many praised the leaker’s driving skills and the impressive detail of Rockstar’s not-Florida setting, I was hooked when I heard French Montana and Swae Lee’s moody track “Unforgettable” playing as my future video-game husband Jason commandeered a car.

That song is definitely making it onto my GTA 6 playlist, and it was quickly followed by “Players” by Coi Leray. The funky hip-hop track, sampling Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five’s “The Message,” had me picturing cruising through GTA 6’s city with the beat pumping. Judging by the comments on the music video, it seems many fans are discovering the song through the game’s early footage.

It’s no shock that Grand Theft Auto 6’s soundtrack is already looking promising. Radio stations are integral to the series, just as much as car theft and mayhem. I’m pleasantly surprised that my first glimpse of the game in action features two certified bangers right off the bat. Rockstar is poised to rake in billions from this title, regardless of what it reveals, but it’s fascinating how tightly they’ve kept the game under wraps, to the point where key features are emerging from leaked content. Fans are actively tracking the songs that have been “confirmed” through these leaks, and the playlist is shaping up nicely.