'Get a PlayStation 5 today to be ready for when Grand Theft Auto 6 launches' GTA 6 marketing has seemingly kicked off as Sony urges PS4 users to finally upgrade to the PS5

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Tue, 12 May 2026 14:58:22 +0000

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PlayStation 4 users who have wishlisted Grand Theft Auto 6 have started receiving messages urging them to upgrade to a PlayStation 5, suggesting marketing for the game has officially begun.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter PS4 users are receiving
messages suggesting they upgrade to a PS5 ahead of GTA 6 's launch Players
who wishlisted the game are also receiving messages The game has also been reportedly rated by the ESRB, suggesting marketing has begun or will do very soon PlayStation 4 users who have wishlisted Grand Theft Auto 6 have started receiving messages urging them to upgrade to a PlayStation 5 , suggesting marketing for the game has officially begun.

As spotted by the account ' GTA 6 Countdown ' (via Eurogamer ), PS4 players are now receiving emails and messages suggesting they make the jump to PS5 in preparation for the launch of the game later this year, since the game will only be available on current-gen consoles. "Because you wishlisted Grand
Theft Auto 6 ... Grand Theft Auto 6 is on your wishlist. Get a PlayStation 5 today to be ready for when Grand Theft Auto 6 launches on 19th November, 2026," one message from Sony reads. Latest Videos From You may like GTA 6's marketing campaign is edging closer, as Take-Two CEO gives update GTA 6 pre-orders could drop in the coming weeks as marketing ramps up 'we don't spend money on marketing until we're pretty close to release' Rockstar Games could maximize GTA 6's sales with one simple addition

Some players are seemingly receiving messages in different formats, with one remarking how the user is a "top Grand Theft Auto 5 player!" before coaxing them to buy a PS5, while others are seeing them in the notification centre on their console. PS4 Players are now receiving messages and emails from PlayStation asking them to upgrade to PS5 to get ready for GTA 6.Too many signs indicating the November 19 release date is locked in. pic.twitter.com/LeeRR28CCk May 8, 2026 Players are convinced this means marketing for the highly anticipated Rockstar Games title has finally begun following comments from Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick last month , and the game is on course for its November 19 release date.

It could also indicate that the game's marketing campaign could become more prominent in the coming weeks, which could mean new teasers, trailers, and official gameplay in the lead-up to the game's launch. It also appears that GTA 6 has been rated 17+ Mature by the ESRB, the US ratings board. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

According to screenshots provided by the same account, the game will contain everything you'd associate with a GTA game, including blood and gore, intense violence, mature humour, nudity, strong language, strong sexual content, and use of drugs and alcohol.

GTA 6 is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X and Series S at launch. Take-Two
CEO Strauss Zelnick has confirmed that the game won't be coming to PC at launch , explaining that "Rockstar always starts on console because I think with regard to a release like that you're judged by serving the core" audience. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button! The best gaming consoles All the best consoles of this generation

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