GTA 6’s soundtrack will be one of the largest in gaming history. Rockstar licensed over 240 songs for GTA V at launch and grew that to 500+ over time. For GTA 6 — set in modern Vice City with a deep music culture — expect even more. Here’s what’s confirmed and what to expect.
Confirmed in Trailer 1
Trailer 1 prominently featured “Love Is a Long Road” by Tom Petty. This is officially licensed and serves as the trailer’s thematic anchor — a melancholic Florida-coded track perfectly suited to the dual-protagonist Bonnie-and-Clyde story.
Expected radio stations
Vice City + modern Florida implies a diverse radio lineup. Expected stations:
Latin / Reggaeton
Modern Vice City has a major Latin music scene. Expect Bad Bunny, Karol G, J Balvin and reggaeton classics, plus salsa and bachata stations.
Hip-hop / Trap
Florida is a major hip-hop hub. Expect Florida-specific artists (Trick Daddy, Rick Ross, 21 Savage, Kodak Black) alongside national hits.
Classic rock
Tom Petty’s inclusion confirms classic rock will have a station. Expect Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allman Brothers, and 70s-80s southern rock.
Synthwave / 80s revival
Vice City’s 1986 setting in the original game means there’s pressure to include synth-heavy nostalgic tracks. Expect a dedicated 80s station or synthwave-themed station.
Electronic / dance / Miami EDM
Miami’s Ultra Music Festival is famous worldwide. Expect a strong EDM station for nightlife scenes.
Country
Florida has significant rural country culture. Expect modern country (Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs) alongside classics.
Original score
Rockstar typically commissions an original score for major story sequences. GTA V used Tangerine Dream, Woody Jackson, and others. RDR2 had a Grammy-nominated score. Expect a similarly ambitious GTA 6 original score, possibly with Florida-inflected instrumentation.
Talk radio and parody
GTA’s talk radio satire is iconic. Expect:
- Conservative talk radio parodies
- Conspiracy theory shows
- Self-help and influencer-mocking content
- Florida-specific political satire
Song selection process
Rockstar’s music team is among the largest in gaming. They license tracks 12-24 months in advance — final song selections are likely already locked in. Expect a launch-day playlist on Spotify and Apple Music as Rockstar did for GTA V.
Online mode radio
GTA Online added new radio stations and rotating playlists as part of content updates. GTA 6 Online will likely continue this pattern with monthly station refreshes.
Frequently asked questions
When does GTA 6 release?
Late 2025 / early 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. PC release will follow 12-24 months later. See our GTA 6 PC release date analysis.
Will GTA 6 come to PC?
Yes, but not at launch. Rockstar’s pattern is 12-24 month console-to-PC gap. See our GTA 6 PC system requirements overview.
How much will GTA 6 cost?
Expected at $69.99-$79.99 USD for standard edition. See our GTA 6 price analysis.