Summary

  • GTA 6 Trailer 2 was captured in-game using a PS5.
  • The trailer was "comprised of equal parts gameplay and cutscene," according to Rockstar Games.
  • GTA 6 will launch on May 26, 2026.

Rockstar Games has confirmed some more details about Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 that may be of interest to fans looking forward to the game. Grand Theft Auto 6 won't release until May 26, 2026, but to help tide fans over, Rockstar recently released the highly-anticipated game's second trailer along with a host of screenshots.

The long-awaited GTA 6 Trailer 2 came out of nowhere, giving fans a closer look at protagonists Jason and Lucia, the game's massive open world, and the characters that players will meet during the story. GTA 6 Trailer 2 is full of exciting details that fans are still discovering, but Rockstar Games itself has come out and provided clarity on a couple of matters.

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GTA 6’s Trailer 2 Fuels Fan Hopes for New Gameplay Feature

Grand Theft Auto 6 fans point out a small detail in the game's second trailer that could be hinting at a new gameplay feature.

In a tweet, Rockstar Games confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 was captured "entirely in-game" using a PlayStation 5, and that the footage is "equal parts gameplay and cutscenes." There were some fans who were concerned that Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 wasn't representative of what the final product would look like, and while there is certainly still time for a downgrade between now and launch, it's safe to say that the game is going to look incredibly impressive.

GTA 6 Trailer 2 Was Captured In-Game on a PS5

GTA 6 Trailer 2 showed off the game's jaw-dropping graphics, with fans able to get an even closer look through the screenshots that Rockstar released after the trailer. The GTA 6 screenshots showcase the game's various characters, as well as the many locations that players will be able to explore in its massive open world.

GTA 6 locations look gorgeous, to say the least, with a great deal of variety between each area, from the hectic and neon-soaked Vice City to the rugged terrain of Mount Kalaga. Grand Theft Auto 6's graphics have been turning a lot of heads, and it will definitely be interesting to see how the final product compares to the trailers and screenshots when it launches on May 26, 2026.

The GTA 6 release date delay was definitely a bummer, but hopefully more time in the oven equates to an even better game than it would be otherwise. With a solid release date locked in, fans can expect plenty more information on Grand Theft Auto 6 to be revealed in the months leading up to May 26, 2026.

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Released
November 19, 2026
ESRB
Rating Pending - Likely Mature 17+
Developer(s)
Rockstar Games
Publisher(s)
Rockstar Games
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DIGITAL
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Engine
Rockstar Advanced Game Engine (RAGE)
Genre(s)
Action, Adventure