It’s reasonable to assume that Rockstar Games is working on assembling a fantastic soundtrack featuring licensed songs for their game, given the series’ reputation for exceeding expectations in this area; however, it appears that at least one song intended for inclusion won’t be making the cut?
British musician Martyn Ware, co-founder of 1980s synthpop band Heaven 17, recently revealed on Twitter that he was approached by Rockstar Games with a $7,500 offer for the use of his song “Temptation” in their upcoming open-world game, which he deemed too low and rejected.
The success of Grand Theft Auto V is undeniable, having sold more than 200 million units and generating over $8.5 billion in revenue for Rockstar Games. Despite the drawbacks, Ware couldn’t help but consider the potential publicity. “Go f**okay your self.”
Is poised to debut on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles this autumn of 2025. The highly anticipated sport’s announcement trailer has achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing 200 million views in just one month, July.
