Rockstar Games just dropped the second trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, and it’s raising eyebrows for all the right reasons.
Despite initial assumptions that the trailer leaned heavily into story mode, Rockstar has clarified that it features “equal parts gameplay and cutscenes.”
What’s more impressive?
The entire trailer was captured in-game using a PlayStation 5, no cinematic trickery, no pre-rendered fluff.
The visuals are a full-throttle flex of the hardware’s power and Rockstar’s technical prowess, showing off exactly what players can expect when the game finally lands.
“The trailer was captured entirely in-game on a PlayStation 5,” Rockstar confirmed, which makes the seamless visuals even more jaw-dropping.
Whether it’s chaotic car chases, moody neon cityscapes, or tight character animations, everything seen in the footage is pulled directly from what the console can generate in real time.
The result is a showcase of GTA’s next-gen evolution, blurring the line between cutscene and control.
Set for release on both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, Grand Theft Auto VI is shaping up to be a milestone entry in the franchise.
But fans will need to exercise a little more patience. Shortly before releasing the trailer, Rockstar announced that the launch date has been delayed.
Originally slated for late 2025, the release has now been pushed to May 26, 2026.
While disappointing to some, the studio insists it’s a necessary move to meet their own high standards. “To deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve,” they explained, the team needs the extra development time.
Although delays are never easy for an eager fan base, Rockstar’s history of producing landmark titles suggests the wait will be worth it.
And if this new trailer is any indication, what’s coming is not just another GTA game, it’s a generational leap.
