At the time of writing, it's been a little over a year since the first and only Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer dropped. The trailer is 90 seconds of flashy, cinematic flair, doing more to paint a picture of the visuals and tone of the narrative than any specifics, either on the storytelling or the gameplay front. Gaming audiences are anticipating another GTA 6 trailer before too long, and this second official look at the game ought to illuminate two major mystery subjects.
It's been widely reported that Grand Theft Auto 6 will feature two protagonists: Lucia, who is the focal point of 2023's reveal trailer, and Jason, her lover and rumored undercover cop. This gameplay structure, in theory, would mirror that of GTA 5, which allows the player to take control over three distinct characters. How exactly GTA 6 will implement this dual-protagonist structure (e.g. If it will feature character-swapping at will like GTA 5 or be more scripted) is currently unclear, as is the specific nature of Jason and Lucia's relationship. Whenever the next GTA 6 trailer hits the airwaves, it should be sure to pull back the curtain on both of these crucial elements.
It should be noted that the man featured in the GTA 6 trailer has been presumed to be named Jason due to earlier Rockstar leaks referencing him with this name. Rockstar hasn't technically confirmed that his name is Jason.
What to Expect From Grand Theft Auto 6 in 2025
Grand Theft Auto 6 might be one of the most anticipated games of all time, but going into 2025, managing expectations is key.
GTA 6's Next Trailer Should Cover Gameplay and Jason's Story
Gameplay Will Be the Most Important Note for GTA 6's Future Trailers to Hit
The footage shown in the last GTA 6 trailer seems to be captured in-engine, which is obviously a great sign for the final product's visual fidelity, but it's not the end-all, be-all. There's a big difference between in-engine cinematics and gameplay, and after the obscene level of detail in Red Dead Redemption 2, expectations are through the roof for GTA 6's interactive elements. It will be crucial for the game's next trailer to give a glimpse, even if it's a small one, of actual gameplay, as this will help paint a better picture of what players can expect from the game at launch.
Grand Theft Auto 6 will be Rockstar's first release in this console generation, so there's a lot riding on it. Red Dead Redemption 2 was industry-defining with its visuals, animations, and dynamic open-world, but it's been almost seven years since it came out, so audiences don't have a good idea of what Rockstar will do with current-gen hardware. It will be fascinating to see how Rockstar will improve upon what that game did so well, and in a modern setting, no less. Giving players a brief look at how the open-world functions, whether NPCs will have routines, and whether combat will follow the same tenets of realism as RDR2, could elevate hype while informing potential customers—two things that should be priorities for any good game trailer.
Expanding Upon GTA 6's Second Protagonist Should Be Another Goal of the Next Trailer
GTA 6's first trailer is firmly focused on Lucia, with Jason only appearing alongside her for a few brief moments. The trailer doesn't give too much information about Lucia, but it communicates a few major facets of her character, mainly that she is an ex-convict who doesn't seem to be taking responsibility for her actions. Trailer 2 should do the same thing, but for Jason.
Rumors about Jason's role in GTA 6 have battered the internet since the first trailer launched, with their prevalence being a clear indicator of how desperate audiences are to learn more about him. At this stage, virtually nothing has been revealed about Jason, so shedding some light on his core characteristics, such as his motivation or his feelings about Lucia, could go a long way toward establishing firmer expectations for the game's narrative, as well as its broader structural elements.
OpenCritic Reviews
- Released
- November 19, 2026
- ESRB
- Rating Pending - Likely Mature 17+
- Developer(s)
- Rockstar Games
- Publisher(s)
- Rockstar Games
WHERE TO PLAY
Grand Theft Auto VI heads to the state of Leonida, home to the neon-soaked streets of Vice City and beyond in the biggest, most immersive evolution of the Grand Theft Auto series yet.
Jason and Lucia have always known the deck is stacked against them. But when an easy score goes wrong, they find themselves on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America, in the middle of a criminal conspiracy stretching across the state of Leonida — forced to rely on each other more than ever if they want to make it out alive.
- Engine
- Rockstar Advanced Game Engine (RAGE)
- Franchise
- Grand Theft Auto
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
