Viral GTA 6 trailer debunked in brutal three-word message
Rockstar GamesA “new” supposed GTA 6 trailer went viral on social media, but it’s been debunked with a simple, yet brutal, three-word message.
Since Rockstar Games unveiled the first official look at GTA 6 back in 2023 with the game’s debut trailer, fans have been eagerly waiting for more information about the long-awaited title.
The first trailer broke numerous records, confirmed the series would be returning to Vice City for its sixth installment, and revealed the two main protagonists.
Although Rockstar has remained quiet ever since, only announcing a Fall 2025 release window during an investor call, the hype train hasn’t slowed down with players hoping to get the next reveal soon.
On July 3, X account ‘Lil Rico’ uploaded a video captioned “new GTA 6 trailer” and it started going viral, with many believing it to be legitimate.
The fan-made video uses some impressive graphics and showcases both confirmed protagonists, Jason and Lucia. However, it isn’t a legitimate Rockstar production. It’s made mostly with spliced-together footage from other trailers.
Additionally, the end of the fake teaser even uses a fan-made GTA 6 logo instead of the real one that was first shown off in the debut footage in 2023.
The video was even hit with one of X’s community notes, completely debunking any possibility that it was official.
Underneath the post, the note reads, “no it not,” and links out to Rockstar’s own YouTube account where the company hasn’t mentioned anything about a new trailer.
As previously mentioned, Rockstar is yet to announce any plans for the next stage of GTA 6 marketing. As we get closer to the Fall 2025 release window, expect to start hearing a lot more about the game.
Rockstar has promised that GTA VI will “set entertainment benchmarks” and has even taken drastic measures to avoid leaks and provide the game with extra polish by having its devs return to office work.
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick says the company wants GTA 6 to be nothing short of “perfection.”