Rockstar Games has officially revealed a major new part of Grand Theft Auto VI today, October 8, 2026, detailing the game’s radio system, confirming on-demand podcasts for the first time in the series, and showing new screenshots of Vice City and Leonida.
The announcement focuses on “The Music of Grand Theft Auto VI”, with Rockstar confirming that GTA 6 will feature what it calls the biggest and widest-ranging selection of in-game radio yet. The lineup will span genres including classic rock, modern hip-hop, pop, metal, dance, Latin, ’80s music, electronic, blues, ballads and talk radio, with podcasts also part of the experience.
Rockstar has so far detailed six specific stations, but the wording makes clear that these are only part of the full selection players will hear when GTA 6 launches on November 19.
GTA 6 Will Have the Biggest Radio Selection in Series History
Rockstar says GTA 6 will feature the largest and most varied collection of in-game radio programming in Grand Theft Auto history.
The studio’s official music page now includes previews of six stations, each with its own identity, hosts and musical focus.
The six stations officially detailed today are:
Cocoteo FM — modern Latin music, including bachata, merengue, dembow and reggaeton, hosted in-game by El Martillo and La Gata.
Back Country Radio — renegade country music broadcast across areas such as Grassrivers and Port Gellhorn, hosted by MW and Delta Dawne, with additional appearances from roving reporter and swamp meteorologist Mud Dog Mike.
AfroBank FM — African music ranging from 20th-century classics and lesser-known tracks to contemporary sounds such as amapiano and 3-step, hosted by Burna and Palmsy.
The Chamber 106.6 — classic metal from the 1980s and beyond, hosted by DJ Kerry and DJ Tom.
Flash FM — the famous Vice City station returns with a focus on pop music, hosted by Robyn and Alex.
Dirty South Classics — regional Southern rap and hip-hop hosted by Trick and Trina.
Rockstar has not said these are the only stations in the game. The company’s broader genre list strongly indicates that additional stations covering areas such as electronic music, blues, ballads, classic rock and talk radio remain to be revealed.
Flash FM Is Officially Returning to Vice City
One of the biggest nostalgic reveals is the return of Flash FM.
The station first became one of the defining parts of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Rockstar now describes it as a Vice City institution returning with pop music and new hosts.
Its inclusion confirms that GTA 6 is not simply using Vice City as a geographic setting. Rockstar is also bringing back recognizable parts of the city’s cultural identity from earlier games, while updating them for the modern era.
That makes Flash FM one of the clearest direct connections yet between GTA 6 and the version of Vice City players first explored more than two decades ago.
GTA 6 Introduces On-Demand Podcasts for the First Time
The biggest new gameplay-related audio feature revealed today is on-demand podcasts.
Rockstar says GTA 6 will introduce a series of podcasts that Jason and Lucia can listen to outside Leonida’s traditional terrestrial radio system. This is the first time the company has announced an on-demand podcast system for the Grand Theft Auto series.
Rockstar has not yet revealed the names, presenters or subjects of those podcasts.
However, their inclusion suggests GTA 6’s smartphones will function as more than navigation and social-media devices, giving players access to additional entertainment while exploring the world.
You Can Listen to Radio and Podcasts While Walking
Another significant change is that music will no longer be limited to vehicles.
Rockstar officially confirmed that radio stations and podcasts can be heard while Jason and Lucia are on foot, using newly introduced headphones and earbuds connected to their smartphones.
That is a notable departure from the traditional GTA structure, where radio primarily accompanies driving.
It means players can potentially continue listening to music or podcasts while walking through Vice City, exploring the countryside or moving between activities without needing to remain inside a car.
Rockstar has not yet detailed whether players will manually equip different headphones or whether there will be gameplay differences between headphones and earbuds.
Rockstar Also Revealed the Broader Music Genres Coming to GTA 6
Beyond the six stations available to preview, Rockstar listed a much wider range of programming planned for the final game.
The company specifically mentioned:
Classic Rock, Modern Hip-Hop, Pop, Metal, Dance, Latin, ’80s, Electronic, Blues, Ballads, Talk Radio and Podcasts, with more still to come.
That list confirms GTA 6’s full radio lineup will be considerably broader than the six stations currently available for preview.
It also confirms that dedicated programming beyond music — particularly Talk Radio and Podcasts — will remain a significant part of Rockstar’s satirical depiction of modern America.
Rockstar Published Three New GTA 6 Screenshots
Today’s music update also includes three new GTA 6 screenshots.
The new images show additional views of Vice City and Leonida, including dense traffic, urban nightlife and a gathering of vehicles. The imagery was added directly to Rockstar’s newly expanded GTA 6 music page.
One of the screenshots emphasizes a busy highway with the Vice City skyline visible in the distance, while another highlights the city at night with neon lighting reflected across wet streets. A third image focuses on a vehicle-heavy scene and provides another look at the density Rockstar is targeting for the open world.
Rockstar also published additional heavily edited in-engine background artwork tied to individual radio stations, although those should be distinguished from the three conventional gameplay-style screenshots.
The Real Artists Behind the Radio Hosts Are Starting to Emerge
Rockstar’s official page largely uses the hosts’ in-game names, but reporting today has identified several of the real artists behind them.
Pitchfork reports that Bad Bunny and RaiNao host Cocoteo FM, while Burna Boy and Palms Trax are behind AfroBank FM. Kerry King and Tom Araya of Slayer are connected to The Chamber 106.6, while Robyn and Alex Consani host Flash FM. Trick Daddy and Trina lead Dirty South Classics.
Back Country Radio reportedly includes Morgan Wallen, Lana Del Rey and Jeremy Dufrene.
Those identities come from current music-industry reporting rather than from the text labels on Rockstar’s official page, so they are best treated as externally reported casting information rather than part of Rockstar’s written station descriptions.
The Official GTA 6 Album Still Launches November 19
Today’s announcement also connects directly to Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album, which Rockstar had already announced in September.
The album itself is not a new October 8 reveal, but Rockstar used today’s updated music page to again highlight it alongside the newly revealed radio stations.
The soundtrack album contains 34 original tracks and releases on November 19, the same day as GTA 6. Six singles are already available:
“That’s It” — Yung Lean featuring Future and Metro Boomin’
“RHYNO” — Travis Scott
“Sexy Magic” — CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, PinkPantheress, Fred again.. and Etienne de Crécy
“Last Thing You Need” — Morgan Wallen
“Macacoa 2000” — Rauw Alejandro
“Bright Lights, Big City” — Keith Richards
Rockstar has also confirmed that more music information is still to come, including additional details about the game’s broader audio lineup.
Today’s Official GTA 6 Reveal Is Focused Entirely on Music and Audio
Rockstar’s Newswire currently shows one GTA 6 post dated October 8, titled The Music of Grand Theft Auto VI: In-Game Radio Stations. The studio also published a separate GTA Online post today, but no second GTA 6 announcement is currently listed.
That means today’s official GTA 6 information can be summarized into four major revelations:
six newly detailed radio stations, the largest radio lineup in GTA history, on-demand podcasts, and the ability to listen while walking using headphones or earbuds — plus three new screenshots.
The announcement notably arrives on the same day as another unauthorized GTA 6 leak circulated online, but Rockstar’s official material today does not address that leak and should be treated separately from it.
Grand Theft Auto VI launches November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
FAQ
What GTA 6 radio stations did Rockstar reveal today?
Rockstar detailed Cocoteo FM, Back Country Radio, AfroBank FM, The Chamber 106.6, Flash FM and Dirty South Classics.
Are these all of GTA 6’s radio stations?
No. Rockstar describes them as six stations featured in the game and has listed additional music genres that are not represented by the six previews, indicating more stations remain to be revealed.
Can you listen to music outside cars in GTA 6?
Yes. Rockstar says Jason and Lucia can listen to radio and podcasts while on foot through headphones and earbuds connected to their smartphones.
Will GTA 6 have podcasts?
Yes. GTA 6 introduces on-demand podcasts, a new feature for the series.
Is Flash FM returning in GTA 6?
Yes. Rockstar officially confirmed Flash FM as one of the stations featured in GTA 6.
Did Rockstar release new GTA 6 screenshots today?
Yes. Rockstar’s October 8 music update includes three new conventional screenshots, alongside additional radio-themed imagery.
