GTA 6 soundtrack reveal revives digital release debate

Rockstar Games unveiled a 34‑track soundtrack for Grand Theft Auto 6, set for release on CD and vinyl at the same time as the game’s launch. The label describes the collection as featuring a “genre‑defying roster of the most breathtaking artists in the world,” naming Travis Scott, Morgan Wallen and PinkPantheress among the contributors. The first six tracks, released alongside the announcement, also include Yung Lean, Fred Again and Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards. The soundtrack will accompany the game’s in‑game radio stations, which traditionally let players switch between genre‑themed channels while driving. Rockstar has indicated that GTA 6 will feature a “dynamic score” and an “evolution of in‑game radio.” Some observers have highlighted the “irony” of issuing a physical soundtrack after the studio’s earlier decision to distribute the game itself exclusively in digital format. Historically, GTA soundtracks have relied heavily on licensed tracks from established acts, though original compositions have appeared occasionally.