While Grand Theft Auto 6 is widely considered a major global release, it holds a different position in the Japanese market. According to a recent poll conducted by Famitsu, the Rockstar Games title is currently the eighth most anticipated game in Japan.
Quick Facts
- Release Date: November 19, 2026
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X
- Developer/Publisher: Rockstar Games
- Current Japanese Ranking: 8th place (212 votes)
The poll results highlight a clear preference among Japanese players for domestic RPGs. The top seven spots are occupied exclusively by titles from Japanese studios, with Nintendo and Atlus dominating the top five. Pokémon Winds & Waves leads the list with 567 votes, followed by The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Persona 4 Revival.
This ranking arrives as Rockstar Games continues to navigate a series of unauthorized leaks. As of late June 2026, at least ten separate gameplay videos have circulated online. Despite Take-Two Interactive filing subpoenas against platforms like Discord and Microsoft to identify the source of the breaches, the individual behind the leaks remains unidentified.
The development team has publicly described the situation as frustrating and exhausting. These leaks precede a planned official reveal of the game, which is set to include a three-episode partnership with Netflix.