“RAGE 9” is unofficial shorthand

The engine is referred to as “RAGE 9” in community discussion. This is unofficial shorthand.

Technical

Category

1 Apr 2022

First reported

31 Jul 2026

Last verified

RESOLVED, do not re-open. Rockstar has never publicly numbered any version of the RAGE engine. Stays `reported` permanently unless a Rockstar or Take-Two primary uses the string. No page may state it as fact.

aggregated Unattributed community circulation — relayed, not verified · community shorthand; traced to April 2022 insider posts · verified 31 Jul 2026