The internet is buzzing with excitement as the much-anticipated trailer for GTA 6 hits the internet. Rockstar Games released its official trailer 15 hours ahead of the originally scheduled time, responding swiftly after the video first leaked on an X account.
The 1 minute and 30 seconds of footage are a treasure trove of details that go beyond the surface impressions of a typical Miami city vibe. The trailer hints at a deep commitment to incorporating pop culture, political undertones, and real-life social aspects. Notably, the State of Florida has been rebranded as the State of Leonida in this upcoming installment.
Here are 25 things that you may have overlooked in the debut trailer of GTA VI.
Radio Broadcast Tower
The opening shot showcases the Vice City skyline with a bridge road resembling the iconic Florida Keys. In the backdrop stands a Radio Broadcast Tower, a clear nod to the Florida Broadcast Tower.
Lucia’s Family Photo
A look into Lucia’s jail cell reveals a family photo, sparking speculation about her familial ties. Past rumors hinted at a child, but the family photo reveals otherwise. She would definitely have a picture of her child in that family photo if she had one, given a child is an important part of a family.
Enriched Marine Life
The transparent waters of Vice Beach reveal marine life, including turtles, sharks, dolphins, and flying ducks.
Returning Air Vehicles
Classic airborne vehicles like the Maverick helicopter and the Dodo Seaplane make a return as seen in the trailer.
In another scene, we can also see The Buckingham SuperVolito and the The Sea Sparrow.
Brickell on the River Condos
We can also see the in-game version of the Brickell on the River condos. It has two towers just like its real life counterpart.
Florida Everglades
GTA 6 introduces Grass Rivers, the game’s equivalent of the Everglades, featuring diverse wildlife like crocodiles, flamingos, deer, ducks, and alligators.
Updated NPC Behavior
Beach activities showcase enhanced NPC artificial intelligence, engaging in actions ranging from sunscreen application to video capturing.
Possible Pets
NPCs jogging with a Chihuahua introduce the possibility of a highly requested pet feature for players.
Patricia & Phillip Frost Museum of Art Recreation
The scene where Jason and Lucia are being filmed shows buildings in the distance with a striking resemblance to the building behind the actual Patricia & Phillip Frost Museum of Art in Florida.
Little Havana
A car meet is being held in Little Havana at a place with walls filled with graffiti.
Venetian Islands
The Venetian Islands shown in the trailer are almost similar to their real life counterparts.
Ocean View Hotel
The iconic Ocean View Hotel returns, radiating nostalgia with an Oceanic sedan parked outside, maintaining the yellow-white color scheme from GTA: Vice City.
Homeless Man with Iguana
We can also see a homeless man on the Vice Beach road with a green Iguana on his shoulders. Iguanas are quite common in Florida, especially during certain seasons where the people of Florida are legally allowed to shoot and kill the invasive reptiles.
Peggy Gou DJ
The trailer also shows a female DJ resembling Peggy Gou, a South Korean DJ and songwriter.
Fat Albert
When we look at the Florida Keys replica, we can observe a large white blimp in the distance.
First Person Mode
Bodycam footage capturing cops breaking into an apartment calls for speculation about the return of first-person mode.
Dual Hammer Karen
A scene featuring a woman wielding dual hammers draws inspiration from the real-life “Dual Hammer Karen” incident in 2020.
Florida Joker
A tattooed character’s mugshot, taken by Vice Dale County, pays homage to the real-life “Florida Joker,” who got famous after his arrest in 2017.
Ride Out Customs
The presence of a “Ride Out Customs” sticker suggests that a new vehicle customization and repair shop will be called Ride Out Customs, similar to Los Santos Customs in GTA 5.
Returning Soda Brands
Familiar brands like Pißwasser, eCola, Benedict, and Logger can be seen in the scene featuring Jason and Lucia in a grocery store.
Cargo Ships
We can now see that cargo ships are also moving. We’ve never had moving cargo ships in previous GTA installments.
Different Gangs Revealed
As per the trailer, we’re assuming there are three main gangs as of now: Thrillbilly Mud Club, High Rollerz street car racing group, and an unnamed biker gang.
Social Media Significance
We can see that Rockstar Games has taken great inspiration from the modern era of social media which is integrated into the narrative as seen in the trailer.
Trailer Song
The choice of the 1989 song ‘Love is a Long Road’ by Tom Petty suggests a Bonnie and Clyde dynamic between Jason and Lucia, hinting at a narrative where trust becomes an important element. According to the song, one of the partners in crime may end up betraying the other for their own safety.
Jeff Bezos
One of the social media posts in the trailer shows what appears to be a Jeff Bezos lookalike partying on a yacht.
GTA 6 is scheduled to release on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2025. There is no mention of a PC release, which in turn has sparked outrage among the PC gamers.
