Grand Theft Auto 6 teased a handful of its upcoming radio stations and its music curation is as strong as ever
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β’Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:00:00 +0000
π° What Happened
Rockstar has teased six radio stations that will play in Grand Theft Auto 6 when it launches on November 19. The list includes Latin station Cocoteo FM, Back Country Radio, AfroBANK FM and metal hub The Chamber 106.6.
The other two are Flash FM for pop and Dirty South Classics for hip-hop. PC Gamer listened to about 12 minutes of previews, which mix DJ talk with a handful of songs.
Rockstar has not said how many stations the full game will have.
π The Backstory
Radio has been part of GTA's identity since the series moved to 3D. Vice City used its soundtrack as a time capsule of the 1980s, while GTA 5 mixed old hits with newer tracks.
GTA 6 is the first game in the series where players can tune into podcasts as well as music. The previews suggest each station is hosted by a pair of DJs, which gives the writers room for back-and-forth jokes.
Licensed music is one reason these games cost so much to make and stay popular for years after launch.
π― Why It Matters
Radio sets the mood of a GTA game and often introduces players to music they would never find on their own. It is also a huge part of the budget.
Rockstar has teased six radio stations that will play in Grand Theft Auto 6 when it launches on November 19. The list includes Latin station Cocoteo FM, Back Country Radio, AfroBANK FM and metal hub The Chamber 106.6.
The other two are Flash FM for pop and Dirty South Classics for hip-hop. PC Gamer listened to about 12 minutes of previews, which mix DJ talk with a handful of songs.
Rockstar has not said how many stations the full game will have.
Radio has been part of GTA's identity since the series moved to 3D. Vice City used its soundtrack as a time capsule of the 1980s, while GTA 5 mixed old hits with newer tracks.
GTA 6 is the first game in the series where players can tune into podcasts as well as music. The previews suggest each station is hosted by a pair of DJs, which gives the writers room for back-and-forth jokes.
Licensed music is one reason these games cost so much to make and stay popular for years after launch.
Radio sets the mood of a GTA game and often introduces players to music they would never find on their own. It is also a huge part of the budget.