It has been a full year since the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 set social media abuzz. On December 5, 2023, after prolonged speculation and numerous leaks, Rockstar Games unveiled the GTA 6 reveal trailer on YouTube, titled “Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 1.” Since its release, the video has amassed over 224 million views, generating immense excitement among fans. However, the year following this reveal has left many disappointed due to a lack of substantial updates regarding the game’s progress.
GTA 6 Trailer Speculation
Fans anticipated that Rockstar Games would share a second trailer as the one-year anniversary of the first approached. Discussions surrounding the potential release of a new GTA 6 trailer peaked on December 5, 2024, with many eagerly awaiting an update from the developer. Despite these expectations, Rockstar has remained silent and has not released a follow-up trailer for the highly awaited title.
Historically, Rockstar has been reserved with information about its projects; however, it is unusual for the company to refrain from any updates for an entire year after an initial reveal. For comparison, the first trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2 was released on October 20, 2016, followed by a second trailer just 11 months later, on September 28, 2017.
Reflecting on the timeline for Grand Theft Auto 5’s announcement may shed light on the current situation. The reveal trailer for GTA 5 debuted on November 2, 2011, with a second trailer detailing its three main protagonists released nearly 18 months later, on April 30, 2013. This pattern suggests that fans might have to remain patient for further insights into GTA 6.
While there is still a possibility of a December update from Rockstar, indications are growing that more concrete details about the game may not surface until 2025. Speculation regarding a second trailer emerges frequently, although these rumors are often based on tenuous assumptions.
The inaugural trailer for GTA 6 highlighted the story’s female protagonist, Lucia, against the backdrop of the Florida-inspired setting, Leonida. The game is set to return to Vice City and is expected to introduce a second playable character alongside Lucia, as hinted in the first trailer. Anticipation surrounding the second trailer centers on gaining insights into this male character and showcasing additional gameplay elements.
Grand Theft Auto 6 currently lacks a specific release date, yet Take-Two, Rockstar’s parent company, has confirmed that the title is slated for launch in Fall 2025. If there are no delays, updates and additional trailers are likely to be forthcoming in the first half of 2025, leading up to the anticipated release later that year.
