It’s no exaggeration to say we’ve waited years for Grand Theft Auto 6’s first trailer. And now it’s right here – 90 seconds of Vice City, packed filled with criminals, weirdos, and events.
Every single shot tells a brand new story, and we’ve poured over the trailer frame-by-frame to search out each single element we will. So be part of us as we dive deep into the GTA 6 trailer.
01 – The trailer’s opening shot is pure Florida, the colors of the setting solar evoking the ‘Save the Date’ Tweet that Rockstar put out forward of the trailer. You may even see the birds and the palm bushes.
02 – The visitors on the highway within the foreground contains a wide range of GTA staples, together with vehicles, RVs, boats, and motorbikes. And on the aspect of a semi we will see the branding for Patriot, the beer that first appeared in Grand Theft Auto 4.
03 – Off within the distance we will see an extremely tall broadcast mast, primarily based on the true WTVY TV Tower. Fun truth: This is the best level in all of Florida. We can solely hope that we can climb to the highest and base soar from it.
04 – And proper within the center we will see the guard towers of a penitentiary. Cut to the subsequent shot and we see its barbed wire-topped fencing. This appears to be the jail during which Lucia, our protagonist, has been locked up. As she seems to be outdoors the window, we will see the guard towers that stood out within the opening shot.
05 – Our first have a look at Lucia showcases the rise intimately over even Red Dead Redemption 2’s graphical heft. Her hair is among the many most lifelike we’ve seen in video games, and the lighting from the window captures the feel of its waves.
06 – We see much more of this element because the shot switches to indicate Stefanie, a member of employees on the Leonida Department of Correction. We can see the identify of the power printed throughout her lanyard, in addition to the initials LDC on Lucia’s jail uniform.
07 – Stefanie askes Lucia if she is aware of why she’s right here, which means that the sport could open with Lucia commiting a criminal offense after which being despatched to the LDC. The key artwork reveals Lucia carrying an digital tag on her ankle, and so it appears seemingly that almost all of GTA 6 will happen after she has been launched on probation.
08 – This overhead view of the ocean showcases not simply the unimaginable water results, but in addition a few sorts of marine life – to the left we see 4 dolphins skipping the floor, whereas to the suitable a shark will be seen lurking beneath the waves.
09 – The shot pans as much as a packed seashore. This might nicely be the GTA HD Universe’s equal of both Washington or Ocean Beach, two of the seafronts from GTA Vice City.
10 – Crossing the sky is a Maverick helicopter. Choppers had been first launched in Vice City and so they function prominently on this trailer, maybe as a name again to GTA 6’s roots.
11 – Also hovering throughout the skyline is a Dodo airplane, which we first flew in Vice City’s Dildo Dodo mission.
12 – The airplane has a big banner in tow that reads ‘Nine1Nine Vice City – Why Sixty Nine when you’ll be able to Nine One Nine?’. This is probably going a riff on Miami’s actual E11ELEVEN nightclub.
13 – The structure alongside the seashore and within the following shot is pure Miami, which after all is the place upon which Vice City is predicated. While many buildings are simply following the true metropolis’s vibe, there are others which can be digital replicas of precise locations. For instance, to the suitable we will see a tower block with a particular gap in its roof, which is 500 Brickell – a twin-tower condominium growth on Brickell Avenue.
14 – We change to a rural space seemingly impressed by the Florida Everglades. This showcases GTA 6’s vary – very like in GTA 5, the town shall be simply a part of the general map. Here we will see an airboat crusing by, pointing to one of many types of transport we’ll be capable of use to navigate the wetlands.
15 – These wetlands are densely populated with extra wildlife than has ever been seen in a GTA recreation earlier than. Here we will see the Florida staples of flamingoes and crocodiles set on a backdrop of extremely detailed foliage. This actually brings again recollections of the Bayou in Red Dead Redemption 2.
16 – On the seashore we see the facility of Rockstar’s crowd know-how, with an enormous quantity of individuals and physique sorts. Each individual is doing one thing distinctive, from the man serving to somebody to use sunscreen, to this individual taking a … let’s say juicy {photograph}.
17 – Oh, and it seems to be like canines are undoubtedly again, too. Say hey to this little seashore ranger.
18 – In the sky above we will see a Sea Sparrow flying by, one other reference again to the unique Vice City. This helicopter outfitted with pontoons for touchdown on water could possibly be discovered on the Vercetti Estate.
19 – The seashore is roofed with blue and white parasols that learn ‘Vice Beach’, confirming that the placement from the unique Vice City has been reimagined for the HD Universe. This coastal space is GTA’s equal of Miami’s South Beach.
20 – Far off within the background is a constructing referred to as “Bayfront Heights”, presumably a luxurious condo complicated on the seafront. Could this be one thing we’d be capable of purchase in GTA 6 Online?
21 – At one other waterfront we see this scene of boats dashing previous Port Vice City, as signified by the PVC emblem on the blue delivery cranes. This is a homage to the opening of Michael Mann’s Miami Vice, which after all was one of many key inspirations for the unique Vice City.
22 – Onboard the docked freighter are cargo containers for 2 legacy GTA delivery corporations; Bilgeco and Jetsam. These had been first launched again in GTA 5.
23 – Here we see what seems to be Lucia going wild on the Vice City freeway whereas a man movies her from his automotive within the left-hand lane. As we’ll later see, social media seems to be a big a part of GTA 6, and so perhaps that is Lucia’s try at going viral on TikTook.
24 – On the highway indicators we see instructions for Kelly County, VCI Airport, and Catalan Boulevard, Stockyard Downtown. Kelly County is probably going the broader Florida space past the boundaries of Vice City, very like how GTA 5 had Blaine County after you drove previous the boundaries of Los Santos. Meanwhile, VCI Airport appears to be the HD Universe’s identify for what we used to know as Escobar Airport.
25 – Off within the distance we will see a glittering skyscraper with a gap in it – seemingly a reference to Miami’s well-known Atlantis Condominium. The constructing was additionally featured within the authentic Vice City.
26 – This space with its attractive avenue artwork and candy rides could possibly be GTA 6’s reinvention of Miami’s Wynwood neighbourhood, an outside museum that’s residence to vibrant murals, craft breweries, and an eclectic tradition.
27 – The automobiles right here presumably level to intensive automotive customisation choices – we will see large rims, lowered suspension, and a few actually hanging customized paint jobs.
28 – Parked alongside these automobiles is what seems to be a brand new variant of the Nagasaki Carbon RS, a motorbike that was initially solely obtainable as a part of GTA 5’s collector’s version. In GTA 5 it’s solely obtainable in black, but it surely seems to be like GTA 6 will add new choices comparable to this gray and white geometric design.
29 – It wouldn’t be GTA with out a strip membership. From the quantity of singles overlaying the stage and ground, it looks as if it’s undoubtedly the beginning of the week – the signal on the balcony advertises ‘Make it Rain Mondays’. There’s no F1 theming right here, so it appears unlikely that that is the Pole Position membership from the unique Vice City.
30 – There is an actual punk/steel band of the identical identify, but it surely’s not but clear in the event that they’re concerned in GTA 6. The again of the shirt lists the areas the Dolls performed on the tour, together with GTA 4’s Liberty City and Alderney City, the three cities from San Andreas – Los Santos, Las Venturas and San Fierro – and, after all, Vice City.
31 – In this shot of two guys shaking fingers we will see the person within the foreground is carrying a darkish blue bandana. This is worn in an analogous type to the purple bandanas worn by the Haitians within the authentic Vice City, suggesting that these gangs could return.
32 – This overhead shot of the town is an efficient showcase of how correct Rockstar’s model of Miami is. The space is virtually similar to Biscayne Island, proper all the way down to the toll cubicles guarding the highway coming in.
33 – A little bit additional up the highway we will see an illuminated tennis courtroom, suggesting that sporty aspect actions shall be making their return.
34 – If this shot doesn’t make you nostalgic for Vice City, then nothing will. This is the HD Universe recreation of the unique recreation’s iconic boardwalk, full with the Ocean View Hotel, which was Tommy Vercetti’s very first safehouse. You may even spot the retro yellow and white Oceanic automotive that was at all times parked outdoors.
35 – Next to it’s the Boardwalk Hotel, impressed by Miami’s Colony Hotel.
36 – In the background, hanging from Hotel Dixon, we will see what seems to be flags for Peru and Haiti, as soon as once more signalling the Central and South American cultures which have made their residence in Vice City.
37 – Parked out entrance of the resorts are a wide range of GTA’s beloved hyper automobiles. Most recognisable is probably going the Cheetah, this retro white machine impressed by the Nineteen Eighties traditional Ferrari Testarossa. Behind it’s a blue Porsche-like Pfister Comet, whereas in entrance is a pink hard-top Carbonizzare, primarily based on the Ferrari F12. There’s additionally GTA equivalents of the Dodge Charger, Corvette C8, and extra hiding among the many visitors.
38 – On the sidewalk is a beggar with an iguana on his shoulder. He’s simply the primary trace at what sort of wild folks we’ll stumble upon on our journey by means of the town.
39 – Nightclubs are a staple of GTA, so we’re not stunned to see one right here. Owning golf equipment was a big a part of each the unique Vice City and GTA Online, so maybe we’ll be capable of purchase and handle this one?
40 – This aerial shot clearly reveals off the Florida Keys, and as soon as once more factors to GTA 6’s ambitions past the town limits.
41 – To the suitable we will see a bridge that’s both derelict or beneath development. Whatever the case, we really feel fairly assured in saying that it will undoubtedly be a automotive stunt location.
42 – And proper on the prime of the display screen we will see one other GTA aerial staple – a blimp. This one is definitely primarily based on the Fat Albert Blimp, which has patrolled the true Florida Keys since 1978 in an effort to cease drug smuggling.
43 – We change to a rooftop occasion for an astonishing show of Rockstar’s hair know-how, which falls and flows realistically throughout her shoulders. It’s not fairly clear who that is flicking their hair, but it surely might nicely be Lucia herself – her face moles and coiffure don’t match what we noticed earlier, however that’s nothing a day on the salon can’t change.
44 – If that is Lucia then she’s undoubtedly come into some cash; that swimsuit has the SN emblem of Sessanta Nove, an elite style model that was first launched in GTA 5.
45 – Looks like Vice City now has its personal Hollywood-like signal. It looks as if it has been positioned to welcome guests, as behind it we will spy the air visitors management tower of the VCI Airport.
46 – As beforehand talked about, the trailer options a whole lot of social media clips. It’s not but clear how it is going to be woven into each the story and gameplay, however what is clear is that Rockstar shall be poking enjoyable at influencers and vapid on-line behaviour. Here we see an account referred to as ‘Dad Bod Squad’ exhibiting off an outdated man surrounded by ladies half his age, with the caption poking enjoyable on the thought of sugar daddies.
47 – The gold-rimmed ‘comply with button’ suggests this will likely have been uploaded to Snapmatic, the GTA Instagram parody that had gold branding again in GTA 5.
48 – A publish from POACH, AKA Protection of Animals and Controlled Huntings, reveals how Florida’s wildlife will trigger us all types of issues, even in city areas. Additionally, this is only one of a handful of scenes that mimic real-life.
49 – Car tradition will naturally be an enormous a part of GTA 6, and we will see a meet-up taking place from two views right here; the aerial shot of the donut, and the social media video of the ladies dancing on the automotive’s roof.
50 – This safety footage from a gasoline station showcases not only a ‘gator wandering the place it shouldn’t be, but in addition the dense detailing of GTA 6’s interiors. From the cabinets filled with merchandise to the bakery show and lottery ticket counter, this comfort retailer is as sharply made as any exterior location. Again, that is one other scene that mimics actual life.
51 – Body cam footage reveals what seems to be undercover police bursting by means of an condo door. Off to the aspect is a ‘Beware of the Dog’ signal that includes a pooch that appears so much like GTA 5’s beloved Chop.
52/53 – Arrow Gasoline from GTA Online returns, but it surely’s the climate results that actually catch our eye on this shot. Florida is understood to be scorching solar one minute and torrential rain the subsequent, and we will see these storms brewing in these clouds.
54 – The social media account posting this clip is ‘PlanetLeonidaMan’. Leonida is the GTA model of Florida, and so Leonida Man is a riff on Florida Man, an web meme concerning the uncommon behaviour exhibited by the state’s locals. For a primary instance, simply watch this principally bare man working away from the cops.
55 – That cop is an officer of the Leonard County Sheriff Department, as signalled by the automotive parked to the left of the display screen. We’ve already noticed the signal for Kelly County earlier, and so it looks as if the GTA 6 map will cowl a number of counties in addition to Vice City itself.
56 – The subsequent clip, courtesy of GeneralCustardCannon, additionally makes reference to the concept of the Leonida Man, noting that “Only in Leonida is a crotch seize an apology for unhealthy driving.” The act is, after all, caught on digital camera for everybody on Snapmatic and regardless of the GTA model of TikTook is to see.
57 – There’s much more wild Leonida behaviour hinted at on a police billboard within the background, which states that somebody is “needed for panty sniffing”. Sounds like Vice City’s obtained actual issues.
58 – Of course, the cops will need to method with warning once they discover their panty sniffer. As the crotch grabber’s shirt says, “We Bite Back in Leonida”. That’ll be one other alligator reference, then.
59 – The highway indicators right here level again to VCI Airport, Kelly County, Port VC, and the Keys – all areas we’ve seen in earlier photographs. But how do all of them join? We gained’t know till we lastly see the sport’s full map. There’s additionally an indication for Vice Beaches, which suggests the a number of seashores from the unique Vice City could all be current in some kind.
60 – This truck sports activities glittery inexperienced bodywork, the key to which is seemingly revealed by a window sticker: Vice Vinyl. It looks as if vinyl wraps could also be a giant a part of GTA 6’s automotive customisation, permitting funkier colors than simply paintwork alone. There’s additionally a sticker for Rideout Customs, one other trace to the companies which will provide us customisation choices.
61 – The man using on this truck is carrying a pink bandana tied round his neck, which could possibly be a reference to the Cuban gang who wore comparable bandanas within the authentic Vice City.
62 – As a lot as none of us need to concentrate on an all-but-naked outdated man watering his backyard, his character mannequin does exhibit much more of the unimaginable element Rockstar has packed into GTA 6, proper all the way down to the sunburn throughout his shoulders. And, after all, he’s simply one other instance of the Florida Man meme.
63 – It wouldn’t be a satire of the southern state if there weren’t some hillbillies. Or, as we see on this social media clip from the ‘Mud Club’, ‘Thrillbillies’. These guys are right here for some off-road racing, which hopefully we’ll be capable of participate in.
64 – Pulling in from the suitable of the display screen is the recognisable body of the The Liberator monster truck. There’s a fan among the many crowd, too, who’s carrying a Liberator t-shirt.
65 – This clip of a terrifying girl with twin hammers is a direct reference to the viral video of a girl from Chatsworth, Los Angeles, who went on a mini rampage with hammers in an effort to drive away her neighbour.
66 – We can see that this clip is a ‘Live’ video. Perhaps we’ll be capable of scroll social media for livestreams and use them to find occasions which can be taking place? We’d undoubtedly need to pace over to Hamlet and discover out what’s occurring with this Karen…
67 – As this poor chap hits the bottom we will see a bottle of Cerveza Barracho Beer in his hand – GTA’s parody of Corona.
68 – This billboard pokes enjoyable at America’s weird pharmaceutical business, with an advert for ‘Angstipan – America’s Favorite Dissociative’. It cures feelings, apparently, however the small print advises to make use of with excessive warning because the sudden urge to suppose could possibly be life-threatening.
69 – The signal for the close by mall particulars a number of new manufacturers for the GTA universe, together with Callus, Scala, and Alpha.
70 – Again, we see much more proof of Rockstar’s improved know-how with the wad of greenback payments Lucia holds in her hand, which seem like individually rendered notes.
71 – Here we’ve footage from Weazel News, the GTA parody of Fox News. This comes from a ten:34 information bulletin, with a headline that particulars a person flipping his automotive after a dine and sprint.
72 – We swap to a different information organisation – this time the Spanish-language Mega Noticias – for a have a look at a personality who seems to be primarily based on the Florida Joker, a tattoo mannequin who was arrested a number of occasions. His tattoos had been primarily based on Jared Leto’s Joker designs for Suicide Squad, and we will see that right here within the Impentinent tattoo throughout this guys brow.
73 – The headline reads “Confession written in ink (for tattoos)”, and explains his neck tattoos had been what allowed police to establish him.
74 – The backdrop of this information piece depicts a giant Florida-style police badge, with the writing within the backside half referring to Vice Dale County. That’s one other county so as to add to the record, then. This feels like a actually massive map.
75 – Here we see what seems to be a bike gang, maybe our first have a look at one of many gangs that Lucia will discover herself working for.
76 – That similar 10:34 Weazel News bulletin returns, this time exhibiting an aerial view of the bikers tearing by means of the streets. Previous GTA video games have mirrored the occasions of the sport by way of radio information bulletins – maybe GTA 6 will take it to the subsequent degree and weave these occasions into TV information?
77 – A brand new video clip, this time from High Rollerz, reveals a person carrying a Righteous Slaughter t-shirt. That’s a reference to the Call of Duty-like recreation performed by Michael’s son in GTA 5. It looks as if it’s had a sequel since then (or a number of, because it’s been ten years since we visited Los Santos), as this shirt has the ‘Blood Ops’ subtitle, a transparent nod to the Black Ops sequence.
78 – The truck to the suitable of the display screen has a Sound 4 Sound sticker within the again window and is packed filled with vinyl and sound tools. Perhaps this factors to one in every of Vice City’s new radio stations?
79 – The inexperienced automotive within the left lane has its personal window sticker – “Raised by Ride Out Customs.” It’s one other trace to the automotive customisation choices we’ll have.
80 – A avenue signal additionally factors north to Waning Sands, seemingly one other seashore location on the map.
81-86 – Here we see Lucia and her accomplice geared as much as do some crime, faces hidden by bandanas. As they march by means of the shop we will see a number of well-known GTA manufacturers, together with eCola, Benedict Light Beer, CervezaCervezo Barracha, Logger Beer, and Phat Chips. Pißwasser returns, too, however within the new Nein alcohol-free variant.
87 – Everyone must know the place the native weapons retailer is in a GTA recreation, and it looks as if the Pawn & Gun could possibly be a dependable service provider.
88 – According to the signal, this one is positioned in Port Gellhorn. Is this simply one in every of many Pawn & Gun branches, or will we discover a good outdated Ammunation if we head downtown?
89 – The automotive Lucia and her accomplice are driving is a Tulip, which was first launched in GTA Online. It’s coated in bumper stickers, most of which the importance shouldn’t be but clear. One does say “Arrest Andrew”, so we’re fascinated to know what unhealthy stuff Andrew has been as much as.
90 – We get our greatest have a look at Lucia and her accomplice on this motel room, the place it is made fairly clear that they’ve some type of romantic relationship. They promise to belief each other, which implies – as each earlier Rockstar recreation has confirmed – there’s going to be depressing betrayal someplace of their futures.
91 – We nonetheless don’t know Lucia’s accomplice’s identify, however what we do know is that Rockstar’s wonderful hair tech is getting used on his chest. Look how her fingers run by means of it!
92 – The duo burst right into a retailer, able to rob. As revealed by the window stickers, that is an Uncle Jack’s Liquor retailer.
93 – If you’re ever planning on purchasing at Uncle Jacks, simply bear in mind that they’ll by no means settle for money saved in underwear. It’s on the signal, folks.
94 – Also among the many door indicators is an advert for Dignity, which is on the market for the tremendous low worth of 99 cents.
95 – And a sticker that reads Petty Forever, a reference to the Tom Petty track used within the trailer.
96 – The track, Love is a Long Road, was seemingly chosen for its thematic hyperlink to the occasions of the sport. It appears that Lucia and her accomplice shall be in for an extended and tough journey as their relationship builds.
97 – Love is a Long Road was successful in 1989, which is a pleasant name again to the enduring 80s setting of the unique Vice City. Petty’s track Runnin’ Down A Dream can be featured on the Vice City soundtrack.
98 – And, lastly, a launch window. Coming 2025. We had been all hoping for subsequent yr, after all, and we’ll all need to brace ourselves for a attainable delay. But not less than we all know to not plan for it in 2024, and that new trailers will hopefully assist tide us over on the way in which to the total launch.
99 – Not revealed within the trailer however defined by a press launch is that GTA 6 will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Unsurprisingly, Rockstar has chosen to as soon as once more launch solely on console initially. There’s no phrase on a PC launch but, but when earlier video games are something to go by, it’ll arrive the next yr.
And that’s the whole lot we noticed within the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer. Did you discover something we missed? Also, for extra from IGN on GTA 6, take a look at all of the references to the true world, and reactions to the leaked trailer.
