After over a decade of anticipation, Rockstar Games has finally unveiled the first official trailer for the highly coveted GTA VI. This reveal comes after years of rampant rumors and leaks, which ultimately forced Rockstar to release the trailer earlier than their planned debut.
Nonetheless, the trailer delivers on the sky-high expectations of fans, teasing the iconic neon-bathed streets of Vice City and an enthralling Bonnie and Clyde-inspired story featuring the series’ groundbreaking first female protagonist.
GTA VI: The Unexpected Early Release
Rockstar was originally scheduled to unveil the long-awaited GTA VI trailer on Tuesday, December 5th at 9AM ET. However, just a day before the planned reveal, a now-suspended Twitter account posted the full trailer and story details, leaking the news early.
Our trailer has leaked so please watch the real thing on YouTube: https://t.co/T0QOBDHwBe
— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) December 4, 2023
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Rockstar responded swiftly by dropping the official trailer on their YouTube channel ahead of schedule, much to the delight of expectant fans.
The Triumphant Return to Vice City
The trailer itself focuses on new protagonist Lucia, showing her journey across the vibrant setting of Vice City. This fictionalized version of Miami is beloved by fans as the backdrop for 2002’s GTA: Vice City.
The trailer features the familiar GTA mélange of fast cars, over-the-top violence, shady cash deals, and criminal indulgence now set against nostalgic Vice City neon. It’s a callback sure to please long-term fans.
A Criminal Bonnie and Clyde Duo
Protagonist Lucia is shown at the start of the trailer wearing a prison jumpsuit, suggesting she’s recently been released. The voiceover hints she will then reunite with her boyfriend to embark on an epic crime spree across Vice City and the surrounding area as a modern-day, trigger-happy Bonnie and Clyde couple.
Playing as a female protagonist is an exciting first for GTA that is set to bring a fresh new perspective.
2025 Release Date Announced
In a press release following the trailer, Rockstar confirmed Grand Theft Auto VI will launch in 2025 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. This launch comes almost a decade after 2013’s GTA V first hit shelves, marking the longest gap between GTA games ever.
However, Rockstar promises GTA VI will be the biggest and most immersive entry in the renowned series yet, built over 10 years to set the new gold standard in open-world gaming.
Conclusion
In the end, Rockstar delivered a show-stopping first glimpse that exceeded even the wildest fan expectations. With an explosive criminal couple at the helm, the glorious return to Vice City, and a long-awaited female protagonist, Grand Theft Auto VI is shaping up to be Rockstar’s most ambitious open-world title yet when it launches in 2025.
