A burst of Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks has made Rockstar’s long-awaited game feel more tangible than its restrained official campaign. Players are even pre-ordering a title they have not yet seen through official gameplay footage.
The leak was reportedly intended as a protest against the game not receiving a physical disc release, while also drawing attention to broader problems in the modern games industry. Instead, it has offered an early glimpse at a project Rockstar appears to be saving for an extended Netflix-exclusive presentation planned for next week.
The most revealing detail so far may be the music. Radio stations have always been central to Grand Theft Auto, and the leaked footage suggests GTA 6 could begin its soundtrack with some very strong selections.
The leaked driving footage has a memorable playlist
Driving around open-world games is not necessarily the main attraction for every player. Even in games such as Cyberpunk 2077, cruising through the city can be less appealing than the surrounding world and characters.
That makes the radio especially important. Some of the strongest memories from Grand Theft Auto V came from discovering songs while travelling between missions, including a renewed appreciation for Fergie’s “Glamorous”.
A newly leaked piece of Grand Theft Auto 6 driving footage showed Jason hijacking a car. While viewers discussed the driving and Rockstar’s detailed recreation of a fictionalised Florida, the standout moment was French Montana and Swae Lee’s “Unforgettable” playing in the background.
That track has already earned a place on one prospective GTA 6 playlist. It was followed by Coi Leray’s “Players”, whose funky hip-hop production uses a sample from Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five’s “The Message”. The song has also drawn attention from fans discovering it through the early footage.
Songs reportedly heard in the leaks
Fans are keeping track of songs associated with the leaked material. This list should be treated as unconfirmed until Rockstar provides official details:
- “Impact (feat. Robyn & Channel Tres)” – SG Lewis, Robyn, Channel Tres
- “Overpowered” – Róisín Murphy
- “Sports Car” – Tate McRae
- “Players” – Coi Leray
- “Unforgettable” – French Montana, Swae Lee
- “Get it Poppin’ (feat. Nelly)” – Fat Joe, Nelly
- “Child Support” – Zenglen
- “Hot Together” – The Pointer Sisters
- “Everybody Have Fun Tonight” – Wang Chung
- “Just Like Paradise” – David Lee Roth
- “Love Is a Long Road” – Tom Petty
- “Shooting Shark” – Blue Öyster Cult
- “Thunder Island” – Jay Ferguson
- “Rhinestone Cowboy” – Glen Campbell
- “Talkin’ to Myself Again” – Tammy Wynette
- “For What It’s Worth” – Stevie Nicks
- “Sibelius – No. 5 in E-flat” – Allegro Molto
Why the radio still matters
Music is part of the series’ identity alongside car theft, open-world exploration and criminal missions. Rockstar is expected to make substantial returns from Grand Theft Auto 6 regardless of what it reveals, but its unusually secretive marketing has made details such as a radio playlist feel unusually significant.
For Australian arcade fans, the appeal is familiar: a strong soundtrack can shape how a game feels long after its mechanics become routine. That same attention to atmosphere is worth considering when exploring RETROCADE’s arcade news, choosing an arcade machine, or comparing options in the arcade machine buying guide. Players who prefer a driving-focused setup can also browse racing simulators.
For now, the reported songs are doing something Rockstar’s official campaign has largely avoided: giving fans a clear sense of the game’s personality before its next major presentation.
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