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GTA 6 Time Period Leak Signals An Unexpected Journey Into The Past
A new GTA VI leak reveals that a 1985 country song by Hank Williams Jr. will feature in the game, hinting at flashbacks to the Vice City era and suggesting the highly anticipated title may include a journey back to the 1980s.
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A new GTA VI leak suggests players are in for an unexpected journey into the past. According to a report, country music singer and songwriter Bobby Keel revealed on Facebook that his co-written song 'Need a Little Time Off for Bad Behaviour', originally released in 1985 by Hank Williams Jr. on the album Five-O, will appear in Grand Theft Auto VI set for November 19, 2026.
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The leak was shared directly by Keel himself, who wrote: "Our Song, 'Need a Little Time Off for Bad Behaviour,' will be featured in the video game Grand Theft Auto VI for release on November 19, 2026. This is BIG TIME HUGE." While Rockstar Games has not officially confirmed the tracklist, the unofficial reveal has already sent ripples through the gaming community.
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The choice of a 1980s country track is particularly noteworthy given that GTA VI is confirmed to feature Vice City as one of its main locations. The original GTA: Vice City, released in 2002, was set in the mid-1980s and famously featured an eclectic mix of real-life songs from that era, including Michael Jackson's 'Billie Jean', Hall & Oates' 'Out of Touch', and Toto's 'Africa'.
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The presence of a 1985 song in GTA VI has sparked speculation that Rockstar may include flashbacks or nostalgic content set in the 1980s era, potentially offering a deeper connection to the original Vice City setting. Fans are now hoping the full soundtrack will be revealed in the weeks leading up to the game's launch, following the pattern Rockstar established with GTA V.