GTA 6 Trailer 2 Recap: 475 Million Views and What It Revealed

GTA 6 Trailer 2 dropped on May 6, 2025 and became one of the most-watched trailers in gaming history. The second trailer amassed over 475 million video views within its first 24 hours, with the YouTube upload alone hitting 84 million in the first day. Beyond the raw numbers, Trailer 2 gave fans their clearest look at Lucia and Jason’s story, the criminal conspiracy driving the plot, and the atmospheric depth of Leonida.

By the numbers

  • Release date: May 6, 2025
  • Total 24-hour views: 475+ million across platforms
  • YouTube 24-hour views: 84 million

What Trailer 2 revealed

The Lucia and Jason story

Trailer 2 centered on Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval’s relationship as they fight to survive within a criminal conspiracy that stretches across the state of Leonida. This was the first trailer to give the characters full names.

Bonnie-and-Clyde tone

The trailer leaned hard into the romantic-criminal-partnership framing — intimate moments alongside high-tension chase and combat sequences.

Antagonists teased

Several antagonist figures appear briefly, suggesting multiple factions oppose the protagonists.

The full state of Leonida

Beyond Vice City, Trailer 2 swept through the Everglades, coastal towns, rural highways, and small-town diners.

What Trailer 2 did NOT show

  • Gameplay footage — still cinematic
  • UI or HUD
  • Multiplayer content
  • PC version confirmation

What’s next

Next major marketing moments: Trailer 3 (late June/July 2026) and first gameplay reveal (August 2026 per insiders). See:

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Frequently asked questions

When does GTA 6 release?

GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. See our release date breakdown.

Will GTA 6 come to PC?

Yes, but not at launch. No PC release date has been confirmed. See GTA 6 PC system requirements.

Are pre-orders open?

Yes — pre-orders opened on June 25, 2026. See pre-order guide.