GTA 6 isn’t just the most anticipated video game release in years; it’s arguably the most anticipated entertainment release in history. Grand Theft Auto fans worldwide—all 200 million of them—are eagerly awaiting the first new GTA game since GTA 5 launched back in 2013. And a recent tease from Rockstar Games has only intensified the excitement.
The biggest question surrounding GTA 6 is whether Rockstar can live up to the immense hype. The successful launch of Red Dead Redemption 2 in 2018 suggests they can, but while RDR2 was highly anticipated, GTA 6’s buzz dwarfs it. The next Grand Theft Auto game’s release promises to be a major cultural event and a defining moment of the 2020s.
Instead of downplaying expectations, Rockstar has actively fueled them. At the recent Golden Joystick Awards, GTA 6 won the award for Most Anticipated Game of 2025. During the acceptance speech, a Rockstar representative teased that the game is “absolutely mind-blowing,” adding that there’s “more to come.”
Anticipation builds for the GTA 6 release.
While the “more to come” comment hints at the imminent arrival of a second trailer, it’s the “mind-blowing” description that has truly captivated fans. This might be standard marketing rhetoric, but it’s noteworthy that Rockstar never used such strong language to describe Red Dead Redemption 2.
When will this second trailer drop? While time is running out for a 2024 release, there are a few possibilities. If it does arrive this year, it will likely be this week or in early December. Some speculate it might appear at The Game Awards 2024, but Rockstar typically avoids such events. The release of a GTA 6 trailer would overshadow The Game Awards itself, giving Rockstar no incentive to share the spotlight. Releasing it after December 12th would be too close to the holiday season. Thus, we anticipate the next trailer’s arrival in Q1 2025, possibly coinciding with Rockstar’s next earnings call.
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