We cover every major update related to GTA 6, Rockstar Games, and everything in between. We have a ton of news—from new patents and leaked beta builds to developer interviews and rumors.
GTA 6 to Become a Massive Industry Game-Changer
According to recent reports, GTA 6 is expected to revolutionize the gaming industry, potentially generating over $93 billion in revenue by 2027, alongside the Nintendo Switch 2. Despite recent slowdowns and layoffs in the industry, GTA 6 is seen as a major blockbuster that could help the market bounce back, especially after the sales dip in 2024. With its release expected in 2025, game sales and console demand (PS5 and Xbox Series) are projected to see a massive boost.
Leaked GTA 5 Beta Build Reveals Scrapped Content
A pre-release version of GTA 5 from July 2013 recently leaked online, revealing unseen content like:
- A hidden alien bunker
- Cut missions and alternate endings
- A secret map linked to the Mount Chiliad mystery
- A deleted mission where Michael and Franklin defuse a bomb at Solomon Richards’ studio
- A shocking alternate frozen death ending for Trevor involving liquid nitrogen
This content, likely removed during final development, has reignited fan theories all over again.
GTA 5 Switches Subscription Services
GTA 5 and Online, which were available for free to PS Plus users, will be removed in mid-May, and now the game has shifted to Xbox Game Pass. Players on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC can access it via Game Pass without extra cost. Both the enhanced and legacy versions are available on PC. Enjoy while it lasts—most likely, it’ll stay for around six months.
Leslie Benzies’ MindsEye Game & Rockstar Reference
Former Rockstar producer Leslie Benzies is bringing his upcoming game, MindsEye, a cinematic single-player action title, to PC and current-gen consoles on June 10. Fans spotted a nostalgic reference in its trailer: a red and white car combo, reminiscent of Midnight Club 3 and also GTA 5’s intro mission.
Interestingly, during a recent interview, Benzies shared his views on GTA 6:
“Rockstar always creates something new and unique, which is rare in today’s industry.”
This is the first time he’s publicly mentioned Rockstar or GTA 6 since leaving the company, and fans are buzzing with excitement.
San Andreas Hit by Windows 11 Bug
The Skimmer plane in GTA San Andreas mysteriously disappeared after the Windows 11 24H2 update. The issue was discovered by the SilentPatch creator, who explained that certain important values were missing in the game code after the update. Fortunately, a fix is available via their blog.
GTA 6 Trailer Highlighted in YouTube’s 20th Anniversary
YouTube celebrated its 20-year anniversary with a special video featuring GTA 6’s trailer, where Lucia made a quick appearance. The trailer has now crossed 250 million views and over 1 million comments, though it still sits at #2 behind Subway Surfers’ trailer with 361M views—possibly because of autoplay on the Play Store.
Former Dev Claims GTA 6 Features Dynamic NPC Density
A Reddit user claiming to be a former developer of GTA 6 revealed some interesting details:
- NPC density will vary by weekday – beaches will be more crowded on weekends and emptier during weekdays.
- The crowd in the GTA 6 trailer is likely from a weekend scene.
No confirmation yet, but if true, this would be a highly realistic AI behavior system.
GTA 6 Trailer Voice Actor Possibly Identified
The woman speaking to Lucia in the GTA 6 trailer intro may be voiced by Debra Wilson, who is known for past roles, including an NPC in Red Dead Redemption 2. Rockstar is known to reuse voice actors, like Dutch’s voice actor or Ned Luke (Michael), who also voiced a character in RDR2. Fans are convinced Debra might be part of GTA 6 too.
NaturalVision Evolved Mod Gets Major Update
The famous NaturalVision Evolved (NVE) graphics mod is getting a free update on May 15. It will:
- Enable unused ray tracing settings in GTA 5 Enhanced
- Include a menu for real-time graphic adjustments
- Feature a comparison page on their website with sliders to show visual differences
Get ready for significantly improved shadows and lighting.
Take-Two’s New Patent for Advanced Animation System
A newly published 88-page patent from Take-Two showcases an advanced animation system that doesn’t require separate motion capture for each body type. Instead, animations will automatically adapt to different body sizes—a potential game-changer for NPC realism and player customization. While it’s unclear if this is for GTA 6, many believe it fits the bill perfectly.
Mafia: The Old Country Release Date Leaked
Another Take-Two franchise, Mafia, is releasing a new game titled Mafia: The Old Country, with a leaked release date of August 8. This narrows down the GTA 6 release window to October or November 2025, since Take-Two will space out their major launches to avoid overlap.
Nintendo Switch 2 Compatibility Update
After the recent Nintendo Direct, a follow-up document listed games incompatible with Switch 2—but none of Rockstar’s titles were mentioned. This suggests that GTA Trilogy, RDR1, and L.A. Noire will be compatible from Day 1, with possible performance boosts. Rumors also hint that GTA 5 and RDR2 might come to the Switch 2 in the future.
