5 Things We Learned From The GTA 6 Trailer

12 years after the reveal of GTA 5, GTA 6 finally has a first-look trailer. Released prematurely due to a leak, the minute-and-a-half-long trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 is absolutely packed with action and a bunch of details about what to expect. Confirming the rumors of a female protagonist named Lucia, the trailer largely follows her exploits and a whole range of views across the latest reimagining of Vice City. Here are some of the best details dropped in the first-ever GTA 6 trailer.

Also read: GTA 6 Trailer Released Early Due To Leaks: 2025 Release Window Confirmed

5 Major Takeaways From The GTA 6 Trailer

1. In-Engine Footage

While unconfirmed, the trailer is speculated by many to have showcased in-engine footage. Much like the original GTA 5 launch trailer that was later confirmed to be in-engine, this trailer also features a bunch of telltale signs that footage has been captured in-engine. Eagle-eyed viewers would have spotted a bunch of small indicators like hair transparency being grainy, rapid motion having FSR-esque upscale level shimmering, and more, indicating in-engine footage (timestamps 0:37 and 1:16 highlight both issues). 

2. Car Customization Remains a Strong Focus

All throughout the trailer, fans get glimpses of the thriving car culture in Vice City, especially at 0:28 and 0:33. Much like GTA 5, it seems that customization is a big focus for the next entry, featuring unique looks for a bunch of cars that have been spotted in earlier games. Footage from 0:53 in the trailer even shows off a new paint finish, deviating from the "classic, matte, and pearlescent" coats from GTA 5. At 1:08 in the trailer, the green car in the background sports a decal on the rear windshield with the Vice City equivalent of "Los Santos Customs."

3. More Detailed and Plentiful Indoor Environments

GTA 5 was a trailblazer with interior environments, allowing players to seamlessly step into stores and other areas without a loading screen. Now, Rockstar has taken that up a notch, showcasing multiple different indoor settings like clubs and convenience stores with unprecedented detail. At 1:09 in the trailer, fans will get a close-up look at the work gone into the interiors of the game with unprecedented detail on every bottle, box, and even the texture of cardboard on the store shelves.

4. Long Bridges Connecting Landmasses Strengthen Early Map Concepts for GTA 6

GTA 6's map was rumored to be a large expanse, much bigger in scale than GTA 5. While most rumors pointed to a huge map, certain leaks had stated that Rockstar had opted for a GTA 4-esque approach, opting for detail in smaller environments rather than scale. However, the trailer seems to have strengthened the former theory as multiple scenes depicted vast expanses across diverse biomes.

Here's a look at a recent map concept that had stemmed from leaks/rumors:

5. Animals Return

After making a debut in GTA 5, Rockstar has opted to retain animals in the Grand Theft Auto world. Keeping with Vice City's similarity to real-life Miami, Florida, the trailer featured many animals ranging from man's best friend (a chihuahua at 0:22) to flamingos and even crocodiles. As of now, it's unknown whether hunting will return as a side activity,