There are many GTA trailer songs that Rockstar Games has used to promote the franchise. The company has been a pioneer in adding unique music to its trailers to make them more appealing. While the GTA community currently waits for GTA 6 trailer 3, they have been listening to the previous two trailer songs frequently. This shows that GTA trailer songs have become a lot more popular than they previously were.
Here are all the GTA trailer songs Rockstar Games have used for their titles.
All GTA trailer songs Rockstar has ever used
Grand Theft Auto III
GTA 3 was the first title to use official songs for its trailers. The second PS2 trailer that dropped back in 2001 used O Mio Babbino Caro from Giacomo Puccini. The song was recorded back in 1918 and was chosen for Rockstar’s first 3D title.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
GTA Vice City was a massive leap forward, not only in story, but in the world. It was the first time Rockstar Games made a parody of Miami. To capture the essence of the game perfectly, the company chose these GTA trailer songs for its trailers:
- Original Trailer: Summer Madness by Kool & the Gang
- Trailer 2: I Ran (So Far Away) by A Flock of Seagulls
- PC Trailer: Act Like You Know by Fat Larry’s Band
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
GTA San Andreas also featured some iconic trailer songs that effectively captured the game’s overall feel. It was all about African American culture, especially the West Coast. Hence, many upbeat and fun songs were picked. Here are the GTA trailer songs that were used:
- Trailer 1: Jungle Fever by The Chakachas
- Trailer 2: Welcome to the Jungle by Guns N’ Roses
- Trailer 3: I Don’t Give a F*** by 2Pac
- Trailer 4: (Xbox): Eminence Front by The Who
Grand Theft Auto IV
For GTA 4, Rockstar Games released four different trailers. The first two had original scores created specifically for the game, but the last two trailers had songs from other artists. Here is the list of songs used for the trailers:
- Trailer 1: (Things Will Be Different): Original Instrumental Score created specifically for the trailer.
- Trailer 2: (Looking for that Special Someone): Original score, with elements of the GTA IV Main Theme.
- Trailer 3: King Ring by Serjoga
- Trailer 4: (Everyone’s a Rat): Real McKoy by Mavado (aka Movado)
Grand Theft Auto V
GTA 5 was the next massive title in the franchise, and Rockstar Games made it clear that it took the gaming industry by storm. The developers worked on five different trailers, showcasing the world, the characters, and the gameplay. Here are the five iconic GTA trailer songs that the American company used:
- Reveal Trailer: Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake by Small Faces
- Trailer 2: Skeletons by Stevie Wonders
- Character Trailers (Michael, Franklin, Trevor): Radio Ga Ga by Queen, Hood Gon’ Love It by Jay Rock featuring Kendrick Lamar, and Are You Sure Hank Done It this Way by Waylon Jennings.
- Official Gameplay Trailer: “Cocaine” by FIDLAR
- Official Trailer: “Sleepwalking” by The Chain Gang of 1974
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Grand Theft Auto VI
Finally, in current times, millions of gamers are eagerly waiting for GTA 6 to launch. As of now, Rockstar Games has dropped two trailers for the game, which were more than a year apart from one another. However, they featured some excellent old-school hits that have now become popular among the community.
Here are the GTA trailer songs Rockstar used for its upcoming massive title:
- Trailer 1: “Love Is a Long Road” by Tom Petty
- Trailer 2: Hot Together by The Pointer Sisters, Thunder Island by Jay Ferguson, Child Support by Zenglen, Everybody Have Fun Tonight by Wang Chung, and Talkin’ To Myself Again by Tammy Wynette.
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Edited by Akshat Kabra
