Atlantic Records and Rockstar Games have announced Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album, the official soundtrack to the next installment of the Grand Theft Auto series.
The album will be released on November 19, the same day as the game.
It contains 34 original tracks, six of which were issued as singles on Thursday (September 17).
Three of those six songs are Yung Lean’s That’s It, featuring Future and Metro Boomin; Travis Scott’s RHYNO, produced by Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo; and Sexy Magic by CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, PinkPantheress, Fred again.., and Etienne de Crécy.
The other three are Morgan Wallen’s Last Thing You Need, Rauw Alejandro’s Macacoa 2000, and Keith Richards’ Bright Lights, Big City.
The 34 tracks capture “the electric energy of Grand Theft Auto VI’s world of Vice City and Leonida,” according to an official announcement, “with a genre-defying roster of the most exciting and preeminent artists in the world.”
Atlantic Records “has assembled a global roster of today’s most meaningful artists, curating wide-ranging original music that deepens the next chapter of the Grand Theft Auto universe,” the announcement added.
The record will arrive alongside what Rockstar describes as “the next evolution of the pioneering in-game radio stations, dynamic score, and musical touchpoints that anchor the series.”
Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album is available to pre-save on streaming services, with multiple vinyl and CD editions available to pre-order ahead of November 19.
Three of those editions are Atlantic Records exclusives: a limited-edition liquid-filled vinyl, a splatter edition vinyl, and a CD jewel case.
Retail-exclusive pressings will also be sold through Blood Records, Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, Urban Outfitters, and independent record stores, each with its own vinyl design and poster.
Atlantic Records sits within Atlantic Music Group, the Warner Music Group-owned label group run by CEO Elliot Grainge.
In January, AMG promoted Kevin Weaver to the newly created role of President, Atlantic Music Group, with a remit covering “soundtracks, strategic partnerships and gaming initiatives, sync licensing, and brand alignments.”
Weaver’s soundtrack credits at the company include Barbie The Album, Twisters The Album, The Greatest Showman, and F1 The Album.
Atlantic said in January that projects produced and overseen by Weaver account for more than 50 million album-equivalent units sold worldwide and more than 65 billion audio and video streams.
Grand Theft Auto VI arrives on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, a date Take-Two Interactive set in November 2025 after two delays from an original target of fall 2025.
Rockstar Games says Grand Theft Auto V has sold-in over 230 million units, and that the Grand Theft Auto series has sold nearly 475 million units.
It was not the company’s first move into records: in 2021, Rockstar launched CircoLoco Records with the Ibiza dance music promoter.
“Music is fundamental to Rockstar Games – it’s part of everything we do,” Founder Sam Houser said at the time.
Houser started out in the music business, joining the post-room at BMG’s UK headquarters in 1990 and becoming Head of Development at BMG Interactive in the UK by 1996.
BMG then sold BMG Interactive – including all rights to the Grand Theft Auto franchise – to Take-Two Interactive in March 1998 for what Sam Houser has said was a total consideration of USD $9 million, as previously covered by MBW.Music Business Worldwide
Atlantic Records and Rockstar Games have officially announced the release of « Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album, » which will serve as the soundtrack for the highly anticipated next installment of the Grand Theft Auto series. The album is set to drop on November 19, coinciding with the game’s launch. Featuring a total of 34 original tracks, the album aims to encapsulate the vibrant energy of the game’s settings, Vice City and Leonida.
On September 17, six singles from the album were released, showcasing a diverse array of artists. Notable tracks include Yung Lean’s « That’s It, » featuring Future and Metro Boomin; Travis Scott’s « RHYNO, » produced by Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo; and « Sexy Magic » by CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, along with contributions from PinkPantheress, Fred again.., and Etienne de Crécy. Other singles include Morgan Wallen’s « Last Thing You Need, » Rauw Alejandro’s « Macacoa 2000, » and Keith Richards’ « Bright Lights, Big City. »
The album is touted as a genre-defying collection, featuring a lineup of some of the most prominent and exciting artists in the music industry. An official announcement emphasized that Atlantic Records has curated music that not only aligns with the game’s universe but also enhances the overall experience of the Grand Theft Auto narrative.
In conjunction with the album, Rockstar Games is evolving its in-game radio stations and musical elements, aiming for a more dynamic audio experience that has been a hallmark of the series. This evolution will be significant for fans and players, as music has always played a crucial role in defining the atmosphere and storytelling within the Grand Theft Auto games.
« Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album » is already available for pre-save on various streaming platforms, and fans can also pre-order multiple physical editions, including vinyl and CDs. Among the unique offerings are exclusive Atlantic Records editions such as a limited-edition liquid-filled vinyl, a splatter edition vinyl, and a CD jewel case. Retail partners like Blood Records, Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, Urban Outfitters, and independent record stores will also offer exclusive designs and posters with their vinyl pressings.
Atlantic Records operates under the Atlantic Music Group, which is part of the Warner Music Group, and is led by CEO Elliot Grainge. In early 2023, the company promoted Kevin Weaver to the newly established role of President of Atlantic Music Group. Weaver is responsible for overseeing soundtracks, strategic partnerships, gaming initiatives, sync licensing, and brand alignments. His track record includes successful projects such as « Barbie The Album, » « Twisters The Album, » and « F1 The Album, » contributing to over 50 million album-equivalent units sold globally and more than 65 billion audio and video streams.
« Grand Theft Auto VI » is set to release on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This release date was established by Take-Two Interactive after two delays from an initial target in fall 2025. The Grand Theft Auto series has achieved monumental success, with « Grand Theft Auto V » selling over 230 million units and the franchise as a whole approaching 475 million units sold.
Rockstar Games has a history of integrating music into its projects, having launched CircoLoco Records in 2021 in partnership with the Ibiza dance music promoter. This move underscored the company’s commitment to music as a fundamental component of its gaming experience. Founder Sam Houser has a background in the music industry, having started his career at BMG in the UK, which later led to the acquisition of the Grand Theft Auto franchise by Take-Two Interactive.
Overall, « Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album » promises to be a significant addition to the Grand Theft Auto legacy, not only enhancing the gaming experience but also contributing to the music landscape with a collection of original tracks from some of today’s most influential artists. As the release date approaches, anticipation continues to build for both the game and its accompanying soundtrack.
