The gaming community is abuzz with the unexpected release of the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6), following a leak that forced Rockstar Games to unveil the trailer ahead of schedule. The leak, whose origins remain unknown, led to a wave of reactions from developers, streamers, industry figures, and fans alike. Despite the initial frustration, Rockstar developers also expressed excitement about the trailer being out.
The trailer reveals that the game will be set in a Miami-inspired Vice City and introduces a female protagonist named Lucia. The game is scheduled for release in 2025. The trailer showcases various scenes of racing cars, partying on boats, and even a man pulling an alligator out of a swimming pool, giving a glimpse into the life in Vice City. The game will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X, with a potential PC release to follow. However, the voice actor for Lucia has not been revealed yet.
The trailer was soundtracked by Tom Petty's 'A Long Road' and received positive feedback from the gaming community. Within its first few hours on YouTube, the highly anticipated trailer garnered over 32 million views. Rockstar Games urged viewers to watch the official trailer on YouTube after multiple leaked versions surfaced online.
This is not the first time Rockstar Games has had to deal with leaks. The company experienced a network intrusion in 2022. Despite these challenges, GTA 6 is expected to be the most expensive game ever made, following the success of its predecessor, GTA 5, which set sales records and became the second best-selling video game of all time.