GTA VI is already “playable” on PlayStation and Xbox — tech enthusiasts are decorating their profiles with the Rockstar game

Exploits within the Sony and Microsoft console ecosystems are allowing users to embellish their profile’s gaming history.

Although the release of Grand Theft Auto VI is currently slated for late 2026 and pre-orders haven’t even gone live, certain tech-savvy enthusiasts have already found a way to “play” it.

This perceived activity relies on a software glitch that injects GTA VI into a user’s “recently played” list. The trick became possible after specific game identifiers were discovered within the PlayStation Network (PSN) backend database.

Consequently, a PlayStation profile might display an entry like this:

Xbox Series X|S users have also managed to replicate this bug to showcase Rockstar’s upcoming title: