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Rockstar Games

Develops and publishes immersive console/PC games

Overview

Rockstar Games develops and publishes video games for home consoles and PC, including popular franchises like Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption. Its games are immersive, open-world titles where players explore living environments, follow story-driven missions, and interact with the world. The company differentiates itself with large-scale, highly polished open-world experiences and strong, recognizable IPs, while combining strong single-player storytelling with ongoing post-launch monetization. Its goal is to provide long-lasting entertainment to a global audience and grow revenue through game sales, DLC, microtransactions, licensing, and merchandise.

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Why Rockstar Games is rated
A
Rated A on Competitive Edge
Rated A+ on Growth Potential
Rated B on Differentiation

Industries

Consumer SoftwareEntertainmentGaming

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$1.5M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • GTA VI preloading started November 10, and launch lands November 19, 2026.
  • Take-Two said GTA VI pre-orders are far exceeding expectations before launch.
  • GTA Online still generates nearly $500 million yearly, cushioning Rockstar between releases.

What critics are saying

  • Rockstar's UK staff vote on union recognition until November 26, 2026.
  • Closing tribunal submissions on November 17-18 amplify fallout from 31 firings.
  • GTA VI's 30 FPS console target leaves PC buyers waiting and competitors courting them.

What makes Rockstar Games unique

  • Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead remain Rockstar's unmatched global cultural franchises.
  • RAGE and Rockstar's cinematic open-world design still define premium console spectacle.
  • GTA Online's roleplay ecosystem keeps 15 million monthly users engaged worldwide in 2026.

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Funding

Total Funding

$1.5M

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Company Equity
  • Performance Bonus
  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

9%
The Register
Nov 12th, 2026
Rockstar's 1,600 UK staff vote on union recognition a week before GTA VI launch

More than 1,600 Rockstar Games employees in the UK vote on union recognition from November 12 to November 26, just a week before Grand Theft Auto VI launches on November 19. Nearly all staff below director level can vote on whether Rockstar recognises the Rockstar Game Workers Union, part of the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB). Success would make it the largest recognised union in the UK games industry. The proposed deal, reached after four months of talks, would cover pay, overtime, pensions, bonuses, and leave, plus consultation on HR policies and AI. The vote follows a dispute over Rockstar's October 2025 firing of 31 union members, which the IWGB calls union busting. Rockstar says the dismissals were for gross misconduct. Closing submissions at an employment tribunal are expected on November 17 and 18. Head of publishing Jennifer Kolbe said: "If they want a union, they will have a union.

Yahoo Finance
Nov 12th, 2026
GTA Online drives much of $500M yearly franchise revenue as GTA VI launch nears

Grand Theft Auto Online" keeps driving revenue for Rockstar Games 13 years after launch, as fans await "GTA VI" on November 19. The online mode of "GTA V" had more than 15 million monthly active users worldwide in 2026. Circana ranked the game, including its online part, the third most-played on PlayStation and Xbox consoles in the United States last year. Christopher Dring, head of The Game Business, said the online mode accounts for much of the nearly $500 million in annual revenue the franchise generates. Players also spend real money on virtual currency, vehicles, and other in-game items. Roleplay, in which players act as police officers, doctors, or gangsters, drives engagement. Rockstar has yet to announce an online follow-up, though many analysts expect "GTA Online 2" in 2027.

iGrandTheftAuto.com
Nov 10th, 2026
GTA 6 Pre-Load Now Trailer out now as Rockstar confirms 30 FPS target and PS5 Pro enhancements.

GTA 6 Pre-Load Now Trailer out now as Rockstar confirms 30 FPS target and PS5 Pro enhancements. Published November 10, 2026 14:46 PM by Psy With just nine days remaining until the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI, Rockstar Games has announced that pre-loading is now available for players who have digitally pre-ordered the game... With a new trailer! With just nine days remaining until the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI, Rockstar Games has announced that pre-loading is now available for players who have digitally pre-ordered the game on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Alongside the announcement, Rockstar has also revealed new technical details about GTA 6, including its target frame rate, exclusive PlayStation 5 Pro enhancements, DualSense controller features, and support for cloud gaming and Remote Play. GTA 6 pre-loading now available. Players who have digitally pre-ordered GTA 6 can now begin downloading the game ahead of its worldwide release on November 19, 2026. Those who have purchased a physical code-in-box edition will also be able to redeem their code and begin pre-loading as soon as they receive it. Pre-loading allows players to download the game in advance, ensuring they're ready to explore Vice City and the wider state of Leonida when the game officially unlocks at midnight local time on November 19. Anyone who hasn't yet secured their copy can visit the official GTA 6 pre-order page for more information about the available editions. Rockstar confirms GTA 6 targets 30 FPS. Rockstar Games has officially confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI targets 30 frames per second on current-generation consoles, bringing an end to months of speculation surrounding the game's performance. According to Rockstar, GTA 6 has been developed entirely from the ground up to take full advantage of the current generation of hardware, with a particular emphasis on maintaining the density, visual fidelity and detail of its enormous open world. The developer explained that the game pushes both console platforms to their limits to bring the vast state of Leonida to life, including its richly detailed environments and inhabitants. Rockstar has not announced a separate 60 FPS performance mode, with the official announcement instead confirming a 30 FPS target. GTA 6 PS5 Pro enhancements officially revealed. Rockstar has also revealed the first official details of the PlayStation 5 Pro enhancements for GTA 6, confirming two graphical improvements exclusive to Sony's more powerful console. * PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR): Improved image clarity using Sony's AI-powered upscaling technology. * Ray-Traced Shadows: Enhanced shadow rendering, a graphical feature Rockstar confirms will be exclusive to PlayStation 5 Pro. These enhancements are designed to deliver improved visual quality while preserving the environmental detail and density of Leonida. Although Rockstar has confirmed the improvements, it has not announced a higher frame-rate target for PS5 Pro. The announcement makes no mention of a dedicated 40 FPS or 60 FPS mode. DualSense features, 3D Audio and faster loading on PS5. PlayStation 5 players will also benefit from several platform-specific features designed to enhance immersion throughout GTA 6. Rockstar has confirmed that the game features high-fidelity DualSense haptic feedback, fully integrated throughout the experience. Players will also be able to adjust the haptic feedback through the game's accessibility settings. Discover more PC Version Computer Games GTA 6 will additionally take advantage of Tempest 3D Audio, with improved spatial audio rendering designed to make in-game sounds feel more immersive. Rockstar has also highlighted improved loading times as another benefit of playing GTA 6 on PlayStation 5 consoles. GTA 6 will support Xbox Cloud Gaming and Remote Play. In another new announcement, Rockstar has confirmed that GTA 6 will be playable through Xbox Cloud Gaming on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. The cloud-streamed version will utilise Xbox Series S graphics settings, although Rockstar cautions that connection speeds and other technical factors may affect performance compared to playing the game locally. This means Xbox One owners will have a way to experience GTA 6 through cloud streaming, despite the game not receiving a native Xbox One release. Rockstar has also confirmed that Remote Play will be fully supported on both PlayStation and Xbox, allowing players to stream gameplay from their consoles to compatible devices. New GTA 6 video features Tove Lo. To celebrate the beginning of pre-loading, Rockstar has released a new Grand Theft Auto VI video featuring "Blood in Your Eyes" by Tove Lo, a track from the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album. The new video arrives as Rockstar enters the final stages of its promotional campaign ahead of the game's highly anticipated launch. GTA 6 launches November 19. Image Gallery Images captured from Rockstar Games' GTA 6 Pre-Load Now Trailer, launched on November 10th, 2026. Nov 10, 2026

Enoki Limited
Nov 10th, 2026
Rockstar confirms GTA 6 PS5 Pro upgrades ahead of november 19 launch.

Rockstar confirms GTA 6 PS5 Pro upgrades ahead of november 19 launch. Rockstar confirms GTA 6 adds PSSR and ray traced shadows on PS5 Pro, with the same 30 fps target as the base PS5.

Mint
Nov 10th, 2026
GTA 6 release date confirmed for November 19: Pre-load, New Zealand early access, PC update and £1 million car.

GTA 6 release date confirmed for November 19: Pre-load, New Zealand early access, PC update and £1 million car. Rockstar Games has confirmed November 19, 2026, as the GTA 6 release date, with digital pre-loading starting November 10 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Ahead of launch, reports detail New Zealand's early access, the unconfirmed PC version and a real-life GTA-inspired Grotti Cheetah. Published 10 Nov 2026, 04:27 PM IST Rockstar Games is set to launch Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Ahead of the global launch, the developer has confirmed that digital pre-loading will begin on November 10, allowing players to download the game in advance and access it once the release window opens. The launch is planned to be region-based, with time zone advantages, with New Zealand among the first regions to receive access. Reports also suggest that some Xbox gamers might be able to play it sooner by changing their location. Rockstar has not yet announced the full details of the subsequent regional unlocking or a PC version. GTA 6 release date and supported platforms. GTA 6 will officially be released Thursday, November 19, 2026. Rockstar Games has announced that it will release PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game. However, the PC version is not to be released until later. No Windows release date has been announced, nor have system requirements or pre-loading been announced. According to reports, a PC release may be coming in early 2027, but for now, it remains unclear if Rockstar has confirmed plans for a PC release as of November 10th, 2026. GTA 6 preload date and download size. Rockstar's pre-load announcement states that digital downloads will be available 9 days before the official launch on November 10. For PS5 gamers, it'll begin downloading at midnight local time, and Xbox Series X|S users will be able to start pre-loading the game worldwide at 12am GMT. GTA 6 may need up to 212 GB of storage space, according to reports. Players should have some space left on their console before they begin the download. Physical code-in-box versions will be available to retailers on November 12, according to reports. Why will New Zealand get GTA 6 before other countries? According to SVG's release-time breakdown, Rockstar's regional rollout is expected to follow midnight local time on November 19. This could allow New Zealand to be among the first countries to play the game, given its location near the International Date Line. The reported schedule has New Zealand ahead of Taiwan, India, Central Europe, the UK, South America, and North America. Mexico and Central America are expected to receive access among the last regions, creating a potential gap of around 20 hours between the earliest and latest unlocks. GTAVice has identified 15 release windows across roughly 19 hours in a separate report, which revealed the dates of the PS Store releases by using PS Store timestamps. However, these timings have not been officially confirmed by Rockstar or Sony and remain subject to change. Can Xbox players access GTA 6 early? There have been reports that some Xbox players are going to alter their console region to New Zealand using their profile and system settings. This may also enable players in North America to get their hands on GTA 6 several hours earlier than the region's release date, SVG reported. PlayStation users may face a more complicated process. They would need a separate New Zealand PSN account and a region-specific gift card in order to try a similar switch. Neither method has been officially endorsed by Rockstar. Rockstar releases new GTA 6 screenshots as the launch approaches. Rockstar has also unveiled another batch of GTA 6 screenshots that include the characters Jason and Lucia. The photos show various scenes, including the interior of a nightclub or bar meeting, visible in the second image, and the gym, visible in the third image. Other scenes include an airboat ride, a police pursuit of a superyacht and helicopters following Jason. Meanwhile, Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, has reportedly said that GTA 6 pre-orders are far exceeding its expectations. The company hasn't revealed the actual numbers of pre-orders. Players are getting ready for one of the biggest video game releases for 2026, as pre-loading starts on November 10 with the official release on November 19. GTA 6-inspired Grotti Cheetah car goes on sale for £1 million. Rockstar Games has announced another development ahead of the release of the game, with West Coast Customs announcing they have built a real-life version of the Grotti Cheetah, a car inspired by the GTA series. This custom is a remake of the famous television series 'Miami Vice' and is based on the Ferrari Testarossa. The vehicle is being showcased at London's Selfridges store and can be bought via its personal shopping service for a £1 million price tag, reports said. The car was also seen on the road in Miami in October and early November, as part of a convoy of GTA 6-inspired vehicles. Catch all the Technology News and Updates on Live Mint. Download The Mint News App to get Daily Market Updates & Live Business News. Home Technology News GTA 6 release date confirmed for November 19: Pre-load, New Zealand early access, PC update and £1 million car.

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