Rockstar Games Just Published The Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer Early After It Was Leaked On X

In a surprising turn of events, a leaked Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) trailer emerged on social media just a day before Rockstar Games’ planned official debut.

A now-suspended account on a social media platform, believed to be X (formerly Twitter), shared GTA VI’s first trailer ahead of schedule. Originally slated for release on December 5th at 9 AM ET, the leak forced Rockstar’s hand, compelling them to publish the full trailer on their official YouTube channel. Despite the unscheduled unveiling, the trailer managed to confirm several details that had surfaced over the past two years, offering a glimpse into the game’s Vice City setting and the groundbreaking inclusion of a female protagonist named Lucia.

The leaked trailer, now officially released, showcased GTA VI’s decadent world against the backdrop of Vice City, a fictionalized rendition of Miami. True to the series’s essence, the footage featured high-speed chases, intense gunplay, illicit wealth accumulation, and an overarching theme of American-flavored hedonism. The trailer introduced Lucia, the central character, portrayed initially in a prison jumpsuit, hinting at a storyline intertwined with criminal activities alongside her boyfriend post-release.

Accompanying the trailer release, Rockstar issued a press release detailing GTA VI’s premise. The game is set to unfold in the state of Leonida, encompassing the neon-soaked streets of Vice City and beyond. Described as the “biggest, most immersive evolution” in the Grand Theft Auto series, the press release offered a tantalizing glimpse into the expansive virtual world players can anticipate.

GTA VI’s journey to public revelation has been marked by leaks, including an earlier incident involving a UK teenager responsible for distributing 90 videos from the in-development process. This week, another leak surfaced in the form of a TikTok video claiming to be footage from the game, allegedly sourced from a Rockstar employee’s child. The ongoing challenge of managing leaks underscores the fervent anticipation surrounding the next installment in the iconic gaming franchise.

As Rockstar navigates the aftermath of the unexpected leak, gamers worldwide are left buzzing with excitement and speculation about the forthcoming evolution in the Grand Theft Auto series.