GTA 6 Trailer | Watch Official Trailer 1 & Trailer 2
Last updated: July 25, 2026
Rockstar Games has released two official Grand Theft Auto VI trailers so far, both still live on Rockstar’s own YouTube channel. Trailer 1 was a pure cinematic reveal that reintroduced Vice City and the two protagonists in December 2023. Trailer 2 went deeper, showing the wider state of Leonida, the supporting cast, and in-engine footage captured on PlayStation 5 hardware, in May 2025. Between them, the two videos hold multiple YouTube and Guinness World Records for viral video reach.
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Official GTA 6 Trailers
Two trailers exist right now, both published by Rockstar Games itself rather than shown first through a third-party outlet or platform holder. Trailer 1 leaked online ahead of its planned premiere, forcing Rockstar to publish early, but the video people actually watched was still Rockstar’s own official upload, not a leaked copy. Trailer 3 has not been announced. Take-Two executives referenced additional GTA 6 marketing activity planned for later in 2026 during an earnings call, though no specific date or format has been confirmed.
GTA 6 Trailer 1
Release Date: December 4, 2023, moved up nearly a day early after a low-quality leak of the reveal surfaced on X, formerly Twitter, forcing Rockstar to publish the official version ahead of its planned December 5 premiere.
Watch it on Rockstar’s official YouTube channel:
Duration: 1 minute 31 seconds
Short Overview: Trailer 1 confirmed the series was returning to Vice City after more than a decade away from the setting. It introduced Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos without naming either character on screen, set its tone with the Tom Petty track “Love Is a Long Road,” and became a viral marketing phenomenon almost immediately. Within 24 hours it had pulled in more than 93 million YouTube views, breaking YouTube’s own record for the most-viewed non music video in a single day, a record previously held by MrBeast. Guinness World Records confirmed it as the most-viewed video game reveal on YouTube in 24 hours, and within 72 hours the view count had passed 120 million, according to Variety’s coverage of the launch. Growth slowed after that initial surge but never really stopped: by mid-January 2024 the trailer had crossed 167 million YouTube views per Sportskeeda’s tracking, and as of roughly 17 months post-release, in mid-2025, it stood at around 255 million per TechRadar. YouTube view counts change constantly, so treat any exact current figure as a snapshot rather than a fixed number.
GTA 6 Trailer 2
Watch it on Rockstar’s official YouTube channel:
Release Date: May 6, 2025
Duration: 2 minutes 47 seconds
Short Overview: Trailer 2 is the longer, story-driven follow-up. It names Jason and Lucia directly, introduces six supporting characters, and expands the map far beyond Vice City into regions like Port Gellhorn and the wider Leonida coastline. Rockstar confirmed the footage was captured entirely on PlayStation 5 hardware and described it as “equal parts gameplay and cutscenes,” rather than a purely pre-scripted cinematic. Its launch numbers dwarfed Trailer 1’s: more than 475 million cross-platform views in 24 hours, a figure Rockstar and Take-Two Interactive called the biggest video launch of all time, first reported by The Hollywood Reporter. On YouTube alone it drew roughly 83.6 million views in the same 24-hour window, with the rest spread across X, Instagram, and other social platforms, meaning Trailer 1 still technically holds the narrower YouTube-only 24-hour record even though Trailer 2 dominates in total reach.
Every Confirmed Character Seen in the Trailers
| Character | Trailer 1 | Trailer 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Duval | Yes | Yes |
| Lucia Caminos | Yes | Yes |
| Cal Hampton | No | Yes |
| Boobie Ike | No | Yes |
| Dre’Quan Priest | No | Yes |
| Brian Heder | No | Yes |
| Raul Bautista | No | Not shown on screen, confirmed through the official website only |
| Real Dimez (Bae-Luxe & Roxy) | No | Not shown on screen, confirmed through the official website only |
Want the full character bio on each name, plus who is still unconfirmed? See the complete GTA 6 Characters guide.
Every Confirmed Location Seen in the Trailers
| Location | Trailer 1 | Trailer 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Vice City | Yes | Yes |
| Leonida Keys | Glimpsed in background shots | Yes |
| Port Gellhorn | No | Yes |
| Grassrivers | No | Not shown in trailer footage, confirmed through screenshots |
| Ambrosia | No | Not shown in trailer footage, confirmed through screenshots |
| Mount Kalaga | No | Not shown in trailer footage, confirmed through screenshots |
For the full breakdown of every region in the state of Leonida and how each one maps to real-world Florida, check the GTA 6 Locations guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was GTA 6 Trailer 1 released?
December 4, 2023, released nearly a day earlier than its scheduled December 5 premiere after the reveal leaked online ahead of time.
When was Trailer 2 released?
May 6, 2025, roughly a year and a half after Trailer 1, and just over 18 months before the game’s confirmed November 19, 2026 release date.
Is Trailer 3 confirmed?
No. Rockstar has not announced a third trailer, a gameplay reveal, or a release window for either. Take-Two executives have hinted at additional GTA 6 marketing later in 2026, but nothing specific has been confirmed as of July 2026.
How many trailers are there?
Two official reveal trailers exist: Trailer 1 from December 2023 and Trailer 2 from May 2025. No dedicated gameplay trailer has been released yet.
Where can I watch the official trailer?
Both trailers are hosted on Rockstar Games’ official YouTube channel and on rockstargames.com. Avoid random reuploads, fan edits, and “leaked” versions on other platforms, several fake GTA 6 trailers have circulated online and were even mistakenly surfaced by search engines and recommendation algorithms.
Is there a gameplay trailer?
No dedicated gameplay trailer has been released as of July 2026. Both trailers released so far are reveal videos mixing cutscenes and in-engine footage, not a walkthrough of mission structure, HUD, or player controls.