Travis Scott's Cactus Jack label is teaming up with Rockstar Games and Nike on three GTA VI-themed Air Force 1s. Both Sneaker News and Complex are reporting the collab, describing the release as coming soon.
A three-way collaboration
Rockstar rarely steps into fashion, and doing it with two heavyweight names at once is a big statement. On one side there's Nike and the Air Force 1, one of the most popular and most remixed sneakers ever made. On the other there's Travis Scott, whose Nike collabs routinely sell out in minutes and command huge resale prices. Put that next to the most hyped game launch of the decade and you have a drop built to make noise.
According to the headlines from both outlets, there will be three different Air Force 1s under the joint Cactus Jack x Rockstar Games x Nike banner. Right now there are no confirmed details we can share on colorways, price, retailers or an exact release date, so be wary of any site presenting those as fact without an official source.
What it means if you're waiting for the game
GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and these sneakers look like part of the final stretch of the launch campaign. Rockstar leaning on a music superstar and a global sportswear brand makes it clear the studio wants the game to break out of gaming circles and into mainstream pop culture.
For fans, there are two ways to look at it:
- Collectors should expect a hard-to-get pair. Travis Scott x Nike releases are usually limited and often sold through raffles, so keep an eye on the official Nike and Cactus Jack channels.
- If you only care about the game, nothing changes for now. There is no information linking these sneakers to in-game content, such as outfits for the protagonists or a cameo from the artist. If anything like that is announced, we'll cover it.
Watch out for scams
Every hyped collab brings a wave of fake stores, unbacked pre-orders and social media accounts promising pairs before launch. Until Nike or Cactus Jack publish a date and an official way to buy, treat any offer as suspicious and don't send money upfront to sellers you can't verify.
We'll keep tracking the story and update this post as soon as official images, pricing and a release date are out. In the meantime, Vice City reopens its doors in less than three weeks.