GTA 6 Trailer 2: What It Tells Us

I ran Trailer 2 a few times and it finally clicked what Rockstar is actually showing. It is in-game on a PS5, a mix of gameplay and cutscenes, so this is the look consoles are aiming for. The date on screen is May 26, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with no PC listed yet.
Big picture, we are in modern Vice City inside the state of Leonida, with Lucia and Jason at the center. You see bright beaches, swamp water and storms, long highways, tight city blocks, and a lot of small moments in between. The cut rides on “Hot Together” by The Pointer Sisters, which fits the couple on the run energy the trailer leans into.
What Trailer 2 shows
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How it is captured. In-game on a PS5, a mix of gameplay and cutscenes.
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Who we follow. Lucia and Jason, partners with real chemistry.
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Where we are. Modern Vice City in the state of Leonida, with beaches, wetlands, suburbs, and big city blocks.
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How it moves. Cars, bikes, airboats, and quick first person peeks inside stores and homes.
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Crime and jobs. Convenience store hits, house break-ins, car chases, and a few set pieces that look like planned heists.
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Life in the world. Packed beaches, busy bars, gators and birds in the wild, road crews, and late night traffic.
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Weather and time. Clear days, heavy rain, and storm shots that change how the city looks and feels.
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The vibe. Bright colors, sharp neon, and a song that keeps the couple on the run energy front and center.
Lucia and Jason, what the trailer says about them
Lucia drives the story. She looks confident, focused, and not afraid to push. You see her lead in tight spots, make choices fast, and set the tone when things go loud. She is not comic relief. She is the point.
Jason feels like the spark. He is close to Lucia, quick with a grin, and he backs her when the plan gets messy. The cut shows trust between them. They ride together, run together, and cool down together. It feels like a real pair, not just two random leads.
What stood out to me:
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They share looks that say a lot without talking
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They switch who takes the wheel, so both matter in action
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Jobs feel personal, not just for cash
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Quiet moments hint at why they keep going
I like that the trailer shows small human bits in between the heat. A hand on a shoulder. A quick smile before a risk. It makes the big scenes hit harder because you care who is inside the car, not just the car itself.
Vice City and Leonida, how the world feels
This is a place that breathes. You get bright mornings on the sand, neon at night, and long drives that leave the skyline behind fast. Water is everywhere. Canals, marinas, storm drains, and swamp paths. It makes the map feel wider because you are not just turning left and right, you are crossing water and cutting through wetlands.
City blocks look tight and busy. Storefronts, diners, pawn shops, and small apartments stacked over them. Out past the lights you get suburbs, trailer parks, and service roads with billboards and gas stops. Then it opens again into flat land, airboat trails, and birds lifting off the water.
Little signs of life keep popping up:
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Road crews repainting lines
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People fishing under bridges
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Bars that spill out onto the sidewalk
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Tourists with phones out on the beach
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Street vendors and food signs you can read as you walk by
Weather shifts the mood fast. Clear skies make colors pop. Rain turns the city glossy. Storm shots bring heavy clouds, wind in the palms, and chop on the water. It is the kind of place where a simple drive can feel different at noon and at midnight, or dry and then soaked ten minutes later.
What I like most is how close everything sits. You can hit a club, cut through back alleys, jump into a car, and be out by the wetlands before the song ends. It feels connected. Not just a big map, but a place that pulls you forward because the next corner looks interesting.
What Trailer 2 answers
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Platform and date. PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on May 26, 2026. No PC at launch.
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How it is shown. In-game on a PS5, a mix of gameplay and cutscenes.
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Leads. Lucia and Jason are the core pair, and the story follows both.
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Place. Modern Vice City inside the state of Leonida. City blocks, suburbs, wetlands, long highways, lots of water.
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Movement. Cars, bikes, boats and airboats. Short indoor shots show first person views.
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Crime loop. Quick hits, house break-ins, fast getaways, and bigger set pieces that look like planned jobs.
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World life. Crowds on beaches and in bars. Wildlife in the wetlands. Work crews and traffic shaping the streets.
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Mood. Bright color, neon at night, heavy rain and storms that change how scenes feel.
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Music choice. “Hot Together” sets a playful tone for a couple on the run.
What Trailer 2 does not answer yet
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PC timing. If or when a PC version arrives.
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Performance modes. Exact frame rates, resolutions, and any 40 fps or 60 fps options.
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Map specifics. Full size, fast travel, and how far Leonida goes past Vice City.
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Character control. How and when we switch between Lucia and Jason outside missions.
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Cops and wanted rules. Police AI, escape rules, and how heat drops.
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Online plans. What day one GTA Online looks like, cross play, and cross progression.
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Upgrades and gear. Skill systems, crafting, or weapon mods.
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Customization. Cars, clothes, apartments, and how deep the tuning goes.
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Economy. Prices, payouts, and how microtransactions fit in.
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Accessibility. Control options, subtitles, color settings, and aim help.
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Photo and creator tools. Full photo mode, replay tools, and capture features.
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Editions. Preorder extras, special editions, and upgrade paths.
My take
Trailer 2 sells two things that matter. A living place and a pair you want to follow. The city looks busy, messy, and worth getting lost in. Lucia and Jason feel like people, not just mission markers.
I would not overthink settings yet. What you can see is the point. Cars slide, rain changes the street, and small human moments sit between the noise. If the full game holds that mix, the story hits hard and free roam stays fun after the credits.
Day one, I plan to play like this. Follow the main thread, try a few side jobs that pop up, then wander. Take the long way to missions. Drive out past the lights. Stop for photos when the sky shifts. If the map keeps pulling me forward, then Trailer 2 was the right read.
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