GTA 6 Trailer 2 Sets New Record For Rockstar

Once more, Rockstar Games has done it. The gaming community is shocked by the second trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, both for its stunning visuals and captivating characters, and for the huge amount of attention it has gotten since its release. Which is more impressive? The trailer was shot entirely on a regular PlayStation 5, not the new PS5 Pro that is coming out soon.

In a time when studios often use high-end hardware for big reveal movies, Rockstar chose to show off GTA 6 on a base PS5, which is now five years old. This is a big step that many see as a show of confidence and an open challenge to the rest of the industry. The trailer makes a strong case for GTA 6 being in a class by itself, with its seamless gameplay and cinematic cutscenes.

As usual, Rockstar has raised the bar, and with this trailer, they may have jumped ahead of the whole generation. Fans often say that Naughty Dog, which is known for its attention to detail and stories, is the only other studio that even comes close. While Naughty Dog is great at making immersive experiences, Rockstar's size and scope are still unmatched.

The trailer shows two main characters, Jason Deval and Lucia Caminos, in a lively new version of Vice City that was heavily influenced by Miami. The fact that the two seem to be making a living in the city's huge criminal underworld suggests that the story will be rich and focused on the characters. Aside from them, viewers get quick glimpses of supporting characters and exciting scenes that paint a picture of a world that is both chaotic and deeply immersive.

Rockstar has confirmed that GTA 6 will come out on PlayStation 5 and Xbox on May 26, 2026. But the numbers are what's really getting people excited about the game, not just how it looks. The second trailer for GTA 6 got an incredible 475 million views across all platforms in just 24 hours. To give you an idea, the trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine got 365 million views in the same amount of time, while the trailer for Fantastic Four: First Steps got over 200 million.

People watched the first GTA 6 trailer 255 million times after it was leaked early. It got 93 million views in its first 24 hours. Not only did the second trailer go viral, but it also caused The Pointer Sisters' song "Hot Together" to get 182,000% more streams on Spotify. That isn't just exposure; it's an eruption of culture.

To add to the excitement, Rockstar added full character bios to its official website. Jason is shown to be torn between wanting a peaceful life and carrying the weight of his criminal past. Lucia, on the other hand, seems set to be the emotional and moral center of the story.

People who like the game are already daydreaming about how it might run on newer hardware. If the trailer looks this good on a regular PS5, the PS5 Pro could be a huge step forward in terms of graphics, especially if it works with Sony's rumored PSSR2 technology. Sony will almost certainly bundle the new console with GTA 6, which will almost certainly lead to a huge increase in hardware sales.

There are still some things we don't know, like how well GTA 6 will run on consoles with less power, like the Xbox Series S. A lot of people are already telling gamers that they should think about upgrading their hardware to really enjoy what Rockstar is making.

GTA 6 is already the most-anticipated game of the decade, and it only has a little over a year to go. Rockstar's second trailer made sure no one forgot that.