The GTA VI new trailer is one of the most anticipated video drops in entertainment history. Trailer 1 broke YouTube viewership records in December 2023 — Trailer 2 (and beyond) will arrive in stages as Rockstar steps up its launch marketing. Here’s the latest on when the next GTA VI trailer drops and what it will reveal.
When will the new GTA VI trailer arrive?
Rockstar Games has not announced an exact date for the next official video. Based on the historical pattern with GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2, expect:
- 3-4 months pre-launch: Gameplay trailer (Trailer 2)
- 1-2 months pre-launch: Story trailer or character-focused video
- 4-6 weeks pre-launch: Launch trailer with release date emphasis
- 1-2 weeks pre-launch: Online mode reveal (if separate from main trailer cycle)
What the new trailer will show
Gameplay footage (most likely)
The next trailer is widely expected to be the gameplay reveal — the moment Rockstar shows third-person camera, mission flow, combat, vehicle handling, and Vice City exploration. Trailer 1 was cinematic; Trailer 2 historically goes gameplay-first.
Map and world reveal
Expect aerial map sweeps to communicate the scale of Vice City + Leonida. See our GTA 6 map size analysis.
Heist sample
One full heist sequence in cinematic style — likely from Jason and Lucia’s first major joint operation.
Music drop
Just as Tom Petty’s “Love Is a Long Road” defined Trailer 1, the next video will use a single anchor track that becomes the soundtrack association for the launch cycle.
How to be among the first to watch
Rockstar publishes simultaneously to:
- The official Rockstar Games YouTube channel
- Rockstar Newswire
- @RockstarGames on X / Twitter
- Instagram (image teases)
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What about PC players?
The next trailer may include the first PC-specific footage — ray tracing, DLSS, frame generation. See our GTA 6 DLSS support and ray tracing analyses for what’s expected.
Trailer 1 recap
If you want a full frame-by-frame breakdown of what was shown in the first trailer, see our GTA 6 Trailer 1 breakdown.
Frequently asked questions
When does GTA 6 release?
Late 2025 / early 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. See PC release date.
Where to watch official trailers?
Rockstar Newswire and the official Rockstar Games YouTube channel publish simultaneously. Watch @RockstarGames on X for the teaser 1-2 weeks before.
How long are GTA trailers?
Cinematic trailers are 60-90 seconds; gameplay trailers run 2-3 minutes. Launch trailers can stretch to 3-4 minutes.