Right after the GTA 6 release was officially postponed to 2026, Rockstar Games dropped a second trailer for the upcoming game to keep its fans satisfied. Was this an attempt at damage control or is this meant to ward off any attempts at leaking details about the game? Whatever the strategy is, it’s clearly working. Within hours of the second trailer making its debut and racking up the views, we already have GTA 6 trailer breakdowns and a detailed analysis of what to expect from the game.

From the new trailer, it is clear that GTA 6 is doubling down on the Bonnie and Clyde storyline, with our main leads Lucia and Jason, working up a storm wherever they go. The trailer is extremely charming despite all the debauchery it depicts. Any enthusiasm that was snuffed out by the delay announcement has been reignited by the latest Rockstar GTA 6 update, so you can scroll down for the trailer or read to see what we think of the GTA 6’s Vice City shenanigans. 

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GTA 6 trailer 2 presents us with some high-quality visuals with a healthy does of criminal activity. What’s not to like? (Image: Rockstar Games)

GTA 6 Trailer 2—What To Expect From the Most Anticipated Game of 2026

Whether you’ve ever played any iteration of Grand Theft Auto or not, by now you know that GTA 6 has been delayed to May 26, 2026. Expectations were high for a late 2025 release, but despite making fans wait forever for an update after the first trailer dropped all the way back in 2023, the studio remained oddly silent about what to expect from the game. 

Now that the official delay notice was released recently, fans began to look elsewhere for a distraction, settling down for a long wait before more GTA 6 news would be announced. Rockstar Games was not about to let the excitement die down so easily. 

The developer released the much-awaited GTA 6 trailer 2 with no fanfare or publicity around it, but there was no need for marketing—fans were ready to devour what was on offer. Not only that, the second trailer for GTA 6 also came with an update to the website and a shower of screenshots for enthusiasts to analyze.

The trailer begins with Jason on the roof “fixing some leaks” and that takes us to why Rockstar Games chose to release the trailer now—likely to combat all the leaks and rumors surrounding the game.

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Each screenshot from GTA 6 oozes personality.

GTA 6 Setting Details—A Trip to Vice City Is In Order

From feisty bosses to noisy police arrests, and from everyday violence to the realities of homelessness, GTA 6’s Vice City setting really commits to creating a context for the game. The new trailer for GTA 6 details the setting and sights that one might expect, shifting from sunny skies and open waters to winding city streets with ease.

The modern-day setting for GTA 6’s Vice City is a perfect replication of the most popular cities we live in today, with action and adventure promised around every corner. There are shots of gas stations and the everyday life of a regular Joe, but it swings up just as quickly to upscale parties where everyone is dressed in the least amount of clothes from their wardrobes. 

There are many different locations to look for in GTA 6 and they all bring their own distinct personalities. Locations highlighted include Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, and Mount Kalaga National Park. Unsurprisingly, there is a lot of gun flaunting and firing to look forward to across these locations.

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The new GTA 6 characters are each interesting in their own way. (Left: Cal Hampton and Right: Boobie Ike)

GTA 6 Characters—Lucia and Jason Are About to Rock Your World

From trailer 2 for GTA 6, it’s obvious that the story centers around two delinquents—Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. What do we know about the two?

Jason Duval grew up among criminals, and while he tried to pull himself together with a stint in the Army, he fell back to his old ways, pushing drugs in the Keys. He isn’t a nice guy by any measure—we see him bullying a store clerk for money—but we don’t expect “nice” people in GTA to begin with. He also seems to like switching up his look frequently, with quite a small range of haircuts from the many screenshots.

Then we have Lucia Caminos. Her father taught her how to fight and she put the skill to use, landing herself in Leonida Penitentiary with her violent streak. Luck manages to get out but will she be able to stay out for long? Fighting to live the dream life her mother wanted for her, Lucia does not plan on getting caught again.

We’re also introduced to Cal Hampton, Jason’s friend and a professional boozer, and Boobie Ike, a man with a business plan that he turned into an empire. The list of side characters doesn’t end there. We also meet hustler Dre’Quan Priest, social media duo Bae-Luxe and Roxy, professional bank robber Raul Bautista, and experienced drug runner Brian Heder.

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The GTA 6 storyline seems to focus heavily on the romance between the two leads, allowing us to follow them from location to location.

Diving Into the GTA 6 Story Details

We start the trailer with our two small-time criminals Lucia and Jason, who get mixed up in a conspiracy that is far greater than they can handle when a simple heist goes completely wrong. Their steamy relationship aside, the GTA 6 story details from the official website indicate that tough times are coming for the two protagonists who have to “rely on each other more than ever if they want to make it out alive.” Intriguing and unnerving with a side serving of scandal.

GTA 6’s Vice City will allow for more open-world exploration than any of the previous games, but there also appears to be a very elaborate storyline to follow, filled with crime of exceeding proportions. 

It’s apparent that GTA 6’s earnest Bonnie and Clyde storyline will appeal to many, even those who aren’t GTA fans per se, so overall, there is much to look forward to with the 2026 title. The emphasis on romance in the trailer has been too much for some, but it’s not enough to get them to give up on the game just yet. 

GTA 6 Trailer Breakdown—What Else Do We Learn from the Trailer?

Apart from the new characters and locations, we also learn a few things about the game itself and the gameplay. Did we mention guns? The trailer definitely emphasizes America’s love for guns, even showcasing a commercial for Phil’s Ammu-nation: “We got more guns than the law allows.” There is also a glimpse of something that looks like a grenade launcher for those who like big explosions.

The list of vehicles shown in GTA 6’s trailer 2 also highlights how much movement freedom we might get to experiment with. There are regular cars, sports cars, semi-trucks, motorcycles, dirt bikes, helicopters, planes, speedboats, and jet skis zooming across many scenes.

Bars and clubs make for some interesting locations for our characters to visit, but we also spotted Jason working on his physique at the gym, so we expect there to be some integration of it in the game. The NPC density looks very promising with GTA 6 and the graphic quality has jaws dropping across the globe. 

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The drama. The romance. The illegal activities. So much to see with GTA 6 trailer 2 and the accompanying screenshots.

The Rockstar GTA 6 Update Has Everyone Back on Board with the Game

From the response to the GTA 6 trailer 2 and the anticipation building up behind the title for years, it’s obvious that Rockstar will have to do very little to promote this game—the title will sell itself. The trailer is trending on YouTube and the views are breaking records as we speak.

The actual response to the game will rely on just how much the company can deliver, and so far, just from the trailer content and the quality of the website update, Rockstar Games is promising that big things are coming.

To be fair, we still don’t know how the actual game will operate, but it’s too early to be picky. Gamers would have been even happier to see a gameplay trailer instead, but we expect the studio will release it closer to the game’s launch. The trailer claims the visuals were captured on a PS5 which could mean that we can expect the same quality from the actual game.

The wait won’t be hard, many unique games are coming out this year alone, but now that fans have been well-fed with Rockstar’s GTA 6 update, we expect that the fan theories and trailer breakdowns will keep us entertained until its release.

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