The GTA 6 trailer has been officially released. The trailer was initially scheduled to go live on December 5 at 9 am ET (7:30 pm IST). However, it was released 15 hours earlier than expected following a leak. Grand Theft Auto 5 was introduced in September 2013. Therefore, the anticipation around the GTA 6 trailer, 10 years after the game’s last release, was already in full swing. The leak and therefore the early release of the game’s trailer sent enthusiasts into a frenzy. The launch schedule and compatible platforms for GTA 6 have also been officially announced.
A now suspended account on X leaked the GTA 6 trailer. Rockstar Games, the developer was quick to respond and uploaded the official trailer on YouTube. In a post on X, Rockstar wrote: “Our trailer leaked, so please watch the real thing on YouTube” and embedded the trailer alongside it. Four hours after its release, the trailer had garnered more than 29 million views on the video-sharing platform.
The trailer shows that GTA 6 takes place in Vice City, a fictionalized version of Miami. We are then introduced to the female protagonist named Lucia, who we first see behind bars and later follow as she travels around town on inspirational Bonnie and Clyde adventures. We also see classic GTA elements like fast cars, guns, money and more.
In a press release, Rockstar Games confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 will be released in 2025 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X. An exact release date will likely be announced closer to launch. The company noted in the release that Grand Theft Auto 5 has sold more than 190 million units to date.
The launch of the GTA 6 trailer has already been preceded by several leaks online. The map of GTA 6’s Vice City location has been shared online, apparently by the son of a Rockstar Games employee. The fictionalized version of Miami was shown in panoramic view and to scale in the leak.
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