For most of its history, the Grand Theft Auto series built its musical reputation on the strength of its radio dial, letting players flick between genres while cruising through traffic. That approach takes a different direction with Grand Theft Auto 6, due out on November 19, as Rockstar Games turns over original scoring duties to Justice. Bringing in the French electronic duo to compose the in-game score marks a distinct shift, establishing a dedicated musical framework rather than relying strictly on existing licensed tracks for atmosphere.
The first look at their contribution landed inside a ninety-second launch trailer focusing on the game's two central figures, Jason and Lucia. The preview watches the pair navigate the bright, sun-soaked streets of Vice City before things unravel. Following an easy robbery that quickly goes wrong, the duo find themselves trapped inside a criminal conspiracy running across the entire state of Leonida, where their survival hinges on their ability to trust one another. Setting the pace for the footage is Flower In A Hurricane, a new Justice single featuring a remarkably diverse cast of guests, with vocal and instrumental contributions from Tame Impala, SZA, and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard.
Flower In A Hurricane also serves as the opening preview for Grand Theft Auto 6: The Album, an ambitious thirty-four track record put together specifically for the game. While Rockstar has held back the full tracklist, the studio revealed nine selections that show off the project's broad reach. The previewed material features Travis Scott with RHYNO, alongside That’s It, a joint track from Yung Lean, Future, and Metro Boomin. Cardi B is included with Don’t Chart, while regional Mexican group Fuerza Regida provides Suzuki, and Rauw Alejandro turns in Macacoa 2000. The selection also features Keith Richards tackling Bright Lights, Big City, Morgan Wallen with Last Thing You Need, and a crowded collaboration titled Sexy Magic, which brings together CA7RIEL, Paco Amoroso, PinkPantheress, Fred again.., and French touch veteran Etienne de Crécy.
The studio has changed how players will experience music on the ground, too. Rockstar confirmed the first six in-game radio stations, handing hosting roles to an eclectic roster that features Bad Bunny, Lana Del Rey, Robyn, and Slayer bandmates Kerry King and Tom Araya. In a departure from earlier entries, players will not be forced to climb into a car to listen to music. Instead, characters can navigate the streets on foot while streaming radio stations or listening to a new selection of on-demand podcasts through their in-game smartphones, paired with headphones or earbuds.
This attention to infrastructure carries over into how Rockstar envisions its production timeline. In an interview published on October 14, developer Phil Hooker explained that players will not have to endure another eight-year wait for the studio's next project. Hooker noted that the game engine, proprietary development tools, and internal team formed during production give the company the resources to move considerably faster. He added that the studio can build outward from this foundation sideways rather than upward to craft compelling future projects.
Pairing Justice with Vice City gives the upcoming release a singular creative anchor. While the sprawling companion record and on-foot radio features will offer plenty of variety across Leonida, trusting a single electronic act with the score suggests a much more focused identity beneath the surface.
