Overview
- GTA 6 now holds the record for the longest interval between its initial trailer and its second trailer among Rockstar titles.
- Currently, 379 days have elapsed since the release of GTA 6’s Trailer 1, surpassing the previous record of 378 days set by GTA 5.
- With uncertainty surrounding the release of Trailer 2, fans are expressing concerns over a possible delay pushing the game release to 2026.
Grand Theft Auto 6 has achieved the notable distinction of the longest period without a second trailer since its first reveal compared to any title from Rockstar Games. The inaugural trailer for GTA 6 premiered over a year ago, creating a buzz that has not been matched by any other recent Rockstar releases, including GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2.
As one of the most highly anticipated video games, the first trailer for GTA 6 was highly celebrated when it was launched in early December 2023. Naturally, this excitement led to rampant speculation among fans regarding the release timeline for GTA 6’s Trailer 2. Many enthusiasts turned to historical marketing strategies from prior Rockstar hits like GTA 5 and RDR 2 as a basis for their theories, noting that the second trailers for these titles were released approximately one year after their initial trailers. This led to expectations of a similar timeline for GTA 6’s Trailer 2.
Despite these hopes, the wait has now extended over a year since the release of Trailer 1, with no forthcoming news about Trailer 2. As of the latest update, GTA 6 has officially surpassed 379 days without a new trailer, setting a new record for Rockstar Games and eclipsing GTA 5’s previous 378-day gap. To put this in context, Red Dead Redemption 2’s second trailer was released 343 days following its first. Notably, a Twitter user known as GTAVI_Countdown has been closely tracking these intervals and brought this extended delay to light.
An Extended Wait for GTA 6 Trailer 2
GTA 6 is now the longest Rockstar title to go without a new trailer since its reveal. Why do you think they’re taking this long? pic.twitter.com/4s7tUauKSJ — GTA 6 Countdown ⏳ (@GTAVI_Countdown) December 18, 2024
- GTA 6: 379 days and counting since Trailer 1
- GTA 5: 378 days elapsed between first and second trailers
- Red Dead Redemption 2: 343 days between its first and second trailers
Adding to the worry for devoted GTA 6 fans is the fact that Rockstar provided in-game screenshots leading up to the second trailers for both GTA 5 and RDR 2. In stark contrast, Rockstar’s approach for GTA 6 has seemingly taken on a complete information embargo, resulting in a notable absence of new visual content or announcements since the release of the first trailer. Throughout 2024, the only significant communication from Rockstar concerning GTA 6 was the clarification of a fall 2025 release window.
As the end of 2024 approaches, it appears increasingly doubtful that fans will witness the release of GTA 6’s Trailer 2 within the year. This uncertainty has fueled fears that the game might experience delays pushing it to a potential 2026 launch. Nevertheless, both Rockstar and Take-Two Interactive have consistently assured shareholders that GTA 6 is still slated for a fall 2025 release. However, given the unpredictable nature of developing high-profile AAA titles, fans are left hoping that Rockstar will soon break its silence and provide some clarity regarding the future of GTA 6.
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