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Rockstar Unveils GTA 6 Soundtrack Album Featuring Travis Scott and Other Major Artists

Rockstar Games has announced the official Grand Theft Auto 6 soundtrack album with 34 original tracks and contributions from a wide range of high-profile artists, fueling excitement and sparking debate over music and game release formats.

By Nadia Hussain · First published 18 Sept 2026

In brief

  1. Rockstar Games began teasing the GTA 6 soundtrack with hints from artists like Travis Scott, Future, and Morgan Wallen.
  2. The official soundtrack album contains 34 original tracks and will be released alongside the game in November 2026.
  3. Six songs from the album are already available for streaming, drawing significant attention from fans and music outlets.
  4. A limited-edition vinyl version of the soundtrack sold out almost immediately after pre-orders opened.
  5. Discussion continues about the lack of a physical game release, with the soundtrack set for CD and vinyl but the game only available digitally.
Rockstar Unveils GTA 6 Soundtrack Album Featuring Travis Scott and Other Major Artists
Source: Consequence of Sound

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Spotify begins teasing collaboration with Rockstar for GTA 6

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GTA 6 soundtrack album announced with 34 original tracks

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Six tracks from GTA 6 album released for streaming

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Limited-edition GTA 6 vinyl sells out quickly

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Debate over digital-only game release reignites

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How it started

Rockstar Games has a long history of curating distinctive soundtracks for its Grand Theft Auto series. This time, anticipation for GTA 6 was already running high when fans noticed cryptic social media posts from artists like Travis Scott, Future, and Morgan Wallen. These posts, featuring zoomed-in images of GTA 6 artwork, hinted at their possible involvement in the game's music.

The speculation intensified as more artists joined in, with fans piecing together clues from Instagram and other platforms. The excitement was further fueled by Rockstar's reputation for blending popular music with original tracks.

How it unfolded

On September 15, 2026, Rockstar began teasing the GTA 6 soundtrack, with well-known musicians sharing mysterious messages and images on their social media accounts. This led to widespread speculation about the lineup of artists contributing to the game.

By September 16, more names emerged, including CA7RIEL, Paco Amoroso, and Rauw Alejandro, who hinted at their involvement. Around the same time, Spotify started promoting a partnership with Rockstar, putting up billboards in major US cities and teasing a possible collaboration for the game's launch.

The official announcement came on September 17, revealing 'Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album.' The album features 34 original tracks and contributions from artists such as Travis Scott, Keith Richards, and PinkPantheress. Rockstar confirmed the soundtrack would be released on November 19, the same day as the game, with six songs already available on streaming platforms.

The limited-edition vinyl version of the album quickly sold out, highlighting strong demand. Meanwhile, the soundtrack's release reignited debate about Rockstar's decision not to offer the game itself on physical discs, as only download codes will be available for the game.

Where it stands

The Grand Theft Auto 6 soundtrack album is now officially announced, and six tracks are available for streaming. The full album, including all 34 songs, will be released on CD and vinyl when the game launches on November 19, 2026. The limited-edition vinyl has already sold out, but standard formats remain available for pre-order.

Conversations continue among fans and in the gaming press about Rockstar's move to go digital-only for the game, even as the soundtrack receives a traditional physical release. As pre-orders for both the game and the soundtrack climb, interest in both the music and the game itself remains high.

What to watch

The next key event is the full release of the soundtrack and the game on November 19. Fans are also watching for possible further collaborations or surprise announcements from Rockstar or the featured artists. The debate over digital-only game releases versus physical formats may influence future decisions from Rockstar and other publishers.

Written from 15 outlets' coverage of this story. Every timeline entry links to the original report.

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