GTA 6 LIVE: New recreation ‘tease’ found

New GTA 6 ‘tease’ discovered

It’s claimed on social media that what could have been a previously planned GTA 6 “tease” has been discovered in Red Dead Redemption 2‘s game files.

@GameRoll_ explained the claims from SonekaSpeedruns on X / Twitter and said: “A partially unused boat texture in RDR2‘s game files has been discovered.

“Interestingly, it reveals that a ship was originally called ‘The Leonida’. It appears as if Rockstar might’ve initially intended to tease GTA 6 in RDR2?

“The other unused ship names are ‘The Emily Bell’ and ‘Moses T Prescott’. I wonder if those are references to something as well?”

To be clear, claims about plans for GTA 6 being teased in RDR2 are speculation and have not been officially confirmed by Rockstar Games.

GTA Online update

Rockstar Games has shared an update on featured community series in GTA Online.

The studio said: “Join the Community Combat Series fray this week for triple rewards, including a new standoff between infantry and speeding Insurgents by Itsjennieduh.

“A selection of Transform Races also return to the GTA Online Featured Series, paying out 2x GTA$ and RP.”

Rockstar Games Steam sale

Rockstar Games has a publisher sale on Steam through 5 February.

Games such as GTA 5, Red Dead Redemption 2 and the Max Payne trilogy all have heavy discounts.

Release date wait hits huge milestone 

There are now less than 300 days until GTA 6 releases – if all goes according to plan from here.

The countdown to 19 November 2026 is now 299 days at the time of writing.

Let’s hope everything remains on track between now and then.

Release date milestone reaction

Gamers have been reacting to GTA 6 currently being 300 days away and are not convinced the game will release on 19 November.

On a thread in the GTA 6 Subreddit, SogeSchmuck said: “Last time we could say this was 30 July last year.”

TheCosmicKratos said: “Hi guys, Spring 2027, you know the drill.”

Ethanbrocks said: “Willing to bet that this won’t be the last 300 day countdown that we’ll be seeing.”

kamil7122124 said: “U sure about that sir?”

Deranged1337 said: “I’ll believe it when pre-orders finally go live.”

GTA 6 release date countdown hits major milestone

With yesterday (Thursday 22 January) marking 300 sleeps until the release of GTA 6, today (Friday 23 January) marks 300 days until the release of the most anticipated game of all time.

It’s already been quite the journey – in February 2022, Rockstar confirmed GTA 6 was in development with trailer 1 releasing in December 2023 when a 2025 release date was given.

That release window was then narrowed in May 2024, when it was revealed GTA 6 would release in Autumn 2025.

Fast forward a year and that release date was delayed to 26 May 2026 – but to soften the blow, Rockstar released trailer 2, new screenshots, artwork, a revamped website and more.

However, in November 2025, GTA 6 was delayed again, this time until 19 November 2026.

And now, at the time of writing, there is 300 days to go until we can finally play GTA 6. Let’s hope everything stays on track between now and then.

GTA Online update

Rockstar Games has shared an update about GTA Online on social media.

A post said: “Help Martin Madrazo with his vengeful plots by completing Madrazo Hits to rack up 3x GTA$ and RP through 28 January.

“And next week, get ready to roll up your sleeves with a trio of new Odd Jobs coming to GTA Online.”

GTA 6 release date countdown hits huge milestone

There are now 300 sleeps to go until GTA 6 releases – as long as Rockstar doesn’t delay it again…

GTA 6 is currently scheduled to release on 19 November 2026 which is 301 days and 300 sleeps away at the time of writing.

Let’s cross everything this is the year we’ll all finally be able to play the most anticipated game of all time.

Red Dead Online update

Rockstar Games has shared an update on Red Dead Online.

A social media post said: “Red Dead Online content creator vsblicky crafted this ensemble for the well-travelled type who needs to feel as comfortable at the bottom of a cave as they do warming a seat at the poker table.

“Assemble the look for free from the Catalogue.”

Rockstar Games gives latest on office boiler incident

Rockstar Games has confirmed there have been no injuries following the incident at its Rockstar North Edinburgh offices and the “studio remains open and operational”.

A Rockstar spokesperson said: “Early Monday (19 January) morning, there was a malfunction in one of the heating boilers at Rockstar North.

“Many thanks to those that reached out with concern and also to the police and fire crews who were on scene quickly to assess the situation – please know that everyone is well and our studio remains open and operational.”

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said: “We were alerted at 5.02am on Monday 19 January to attend an incident on Holyrood Road, Edinburgh.

“Operations Control mobilised three fire appliances and specialist resources to the scene, where firefighters worked to secure structural damage at a commercial building.

“There were no reported casualties and crews left the scene at 9.21am.”

Rockstar Games gives official update on office incident

Rockstar Games has shared an official update with indy100 about the incident that happened at Rockstar North’s offices in Edinburgh.

A spokesperson said: “Early Monday morning, there was a malfunction in one of the heating boilers at Rockstar North.

“Many thanks to those that reached out with concern and also to the police and fire crews who were on scene quickly to assess the situation – please know that everyone is well and our studio remains open and operational.”

To be clear, claims about an “explosion” were made online and were not confirmed by Rockstar Games or Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS).

‘Explosion’ at Rockstar North offices

It’s reported that a boiler exploded at Rockstar North’s offices in Edinburgh, the main site where GTA 6 is being developed, with emergency services called out to “secure structural damage”.

While exactly what happened remains unclear, EdinburghLive mentioned stories prompt an “explosion in a boiler room” was the trigger.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) despatched an announcement to indy100 which mentioned: “We had been alerted at 5.02am on Monday 19 January to attend an incident on Holyrood Road, Edinburgh.

“Operations Control mobilised three fire appliances and specialist resources to the scene, where firefighters worked to secure structural damage at a commercial building.

“There had been no reported casualties and crews left the scene at 9.21am.”

Indy100 has additionally contacted Rockstar Games for remark.

Rockstar Games quiet ‘replace’ response

Redditors have been reacting to Rockstar Games seemingly making a quiet replace to its YouTube playlists, together with one referred to as ‘Grand Theft Auto VI trailers’.

While a publish about this within the GTA 6 Subreddit has obtained lots of of upvotes, a number of the highest feedback are skeptical about what it signifies.

Ni_Ce_ mentioned: “Which means absolutely nothing 🔥🔥🔥”

Nutttss mentioned: “Probably doesn’t mean anything, I remember they did this before trailer 2 came out and nothing happened for months.”

Emotional_Site_7952 mentioned: “This means nothing. Reminds me of the empty ‘screens’ display from their website.”

Rockstar Games quiet ‘replace’ swirls announcement hypothesis

It’s been noticed on-line that Rockstar Games appears to have been making quiet updates to its YouTube playlists, together with one titled ‘Grand Theft Auto VI trailers’.

It’s unknown what has modified and there aren’t any hidden movies nevertheless it has sparked hypothesis amongst some that Rockstar might be gearing up for some form of GTA 6 announcement.

However that is pure hypothesis at current as nothing official has been confirmed.