5 best Rockstar games to play while waiting for GTA 6 | Esports News
The release of GTA 6 has been delayed, yet again, to November 19, 2026. And honestly, waiting for the game feels like sitting at a red light that never turns green. The trailers have dropped, the hype is unreal, and now every gamer is just counting days until we can finally step back into Rockstar’s open-world madness. But here’s the good news: Rockstar already has a stacked library of absolute bangers that can easily keep you hooked till launch day. Some are pure chaos, some are emotional gut-punches, and some remind you exactly why Rockstar is still the king of open-world storytelling.So instead of obsessively rewatching the GTA 6 trailer breakdowns (we’ve all done it), experience the classics that shaped Rockstar’s legacy. From cinematic narratives to wild sandbox freedom, these games still hold up unbelievably well, and will scratch that itch for massive worlds, memorable characters, and that signature Rockstar edge.
5 Best Rockstar Games to Play While Waiting for GTA 6
Here are some of the best Rockstar games that you can play while waiting for GTA 6:
1. Red Dead Redemption 2
If you want the peak of Rockstar-level storytelling, Red Dead Redemption 2 is the one. Arthur Morgan’s journey is heartbreak, loyalty, and survival wrapped in a masterpiece of world-building. The immersive world, insane attention to detail, and the slow-burn drama make it a perfect distraction from the GTA drought.
2. GTA 5
Even after a decade, GTA 5 refuses to age. GTA 5 is still a content machine more than a decade later. Whether you’re replaying the story or diving into GTA Online’s endless updates, Los Santos has enough heists, modded mayhem, and unhinged missions to keep you busy until Vice City calls again.
3. Bully : Scholarship Edition
Before GTA 6 takes over your life, reconnect with one of Rockstar’s most iconic cult classics. Bully gives you a grounded sandbox filled with charm, humour, schoolyard drama, and some of the best mission design Rockstar has ever done. It’s chaotic in a totally different, refreshing way. If you’ve never played Bully, now is the perfect time.
4. Max Payne 3
Need something more intense? Max Payne 3 is a gritty, stylish third-person shooter with some of the best gunplay Rockstar has ever delivered. The bullet-time combat still feels so slick, and Max’s tragic, spiraling journey hits hard even years later.
5. Red Dead Redemption
Whether you play the remaster or the classic version, RDR1 still hits hard. John Marston’s tale is iconic, sharp, emotional, and unforgettable. It’s a smaller world than RDR2, but the pacing, missions, and characters are peak Rockstar magic.These five games don’t just pass the time; they remind you why the world is losing its mind over GTA 6 in the first place. Dive back into any of them, and trust me, the wait suddenly won’t feel so painful.
