Rockstar reveals six radio stations and on-demand podcasts for GTA 6
Rockstar Games has detailed six radio stations for Grand Theft Auto 6, each hosted by real-world artists, and confirmed the series' first on-demand podcasts, playable on foot via smartphone-connected headphones.
Rockstar has officially detailed six radio stations for Grand Theft Auto 6, each hosted by real-world musicians and covering distinct genres from Latin to metal. For the first time in the franchise, players will also be able to listen to a series of on-demand podcasts, both in vehicles and while on foot using headphones connected to their in-game smartphones.
Six radio stations and their hosts have been revealed. Rockstar calls GTA 6's radio offering the series' biggest and widest-ranging selection yet, ranging from classic rock to talk radio. The six showcased stations, available with official artwork and playable previews on Rockstar's interactive music page, are an early sample and not necessarily the complete final lineup.
| Station | Hosts (In-Game) | Hosts (Real-World) | Genre Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoteo FM | El Martillo and La Gata | Bad Bunny and RaiNao | Modern Latin music including bachata, merengue, dembow, and reggaeton |
| Back Country Radio | MW and Delta Dawne | Morgan Wallen, Lana Del Rey, and Jeremy Dufrene | Renegade country music, broadcasting to Grassrivers and Port Gellhorn |
| AfroBank FM | Burna and Palmsy | Burna Boy and Palms Trax | African music from 20th-century classics to amapiano and 3-step |
| The Chamber 106.6 | DJ Kerry and DJ Tom | Kerry King and Tom Araya of Slayer | Classic metal from the 1980s and beyond |
| Flash FM | Robyn and Alex | Robyn and Alex Consani | Pop music, described as a 'Vice City institution' |
| Dirty South Classics | Trick and Trina | Trick Daddy and Trina | Rap and hip-hop |
Audio innovation in GTA 6
Grand Theft Auto 6 introduces on-demand podcasts for the first time in the series. Rockstar Games confirmed that a series of these podcasts will be available. Players can listen to them in vehicles or continue listening on foot. This is made possible through newly introduced headphones and earbuds connected to their characters' smartphones. Both protagonists, Jason and Lucia, will be able to use this feature while exploring the world of Leonida.
Context and timing of the reveal
The radio station announcement arrives as GTA 6 edges closer to its confirmed November 19 release for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This reveal is separate from the recent coverage of Grand Theft Auto 6: The Album, a 34-track collection of original music also launching on November 19. The timing coincides with ongoing leaks of gameplay footage. One observer, Christian Donlan, noted after watching an extended reveal that "this is what a billion dollars gets you."
Broader implications and player access
Gamers interested in the music can preview the six radio stations right now via Rockstar's interactive music page. Several of the station names had previously circulated through leaked development footage. The audio suite reflects Rockstar's most expansive radio offering to date, signaling a continued investment in detailed world-building. Players can preview the six radio stations right now via Rockstar's interactive music page.
