GTA 6 Trailer Surprise-Dropped Yesterday. Here are Some Things You Might Have Missed

• 01

  Full name reveal

  
  via Rockstar Games

  Jason Duval isn't just a cool name—it's also a wink to Duval County, Florida, cementing Jason as the literal embodiment of Florida Man. You can practically hear a gator hissing in the background when he says it.

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• 02

  Fixing Leaks

  
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  Jason opens the trailer by saying he's "just fixing some leaks." Subtle? No. Savage nod to the year-long Rockstar leak drama? Absolutely.

• 03

  Cage fights

  
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  Yeah, apparently we're getting actual underground brawling this time. The hand-to-hand combat system might finally be worth using for something other than accidental punch-outs.

• 04

  Getting Buff

  
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  Jason's been hitting the gym. He lifts weights in one scene, and based on the physics and muscle tone, it looks like you'll be able to bulk him up like CJ in San Andreas. Yes, character customization might be back, and I am HERE for it.

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• 05

  Gamer Jason

  
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  There's a shot of Jason chilling in his house, playing something on a PS5-looking console. Also, Rockstar made a point to say this entire trailer was captured on a base PS5. Which means… the game already looks this good.

• 06

  Wildlife

  
  via Rockstar Games

  Animals. So many animals. Flamingos, sea turtles, cats, snakes, dogs, iguanas, and even an alligator that looks like it's trying to rent a beach chair. The ecosystem is going wild and I love it.

• 07

  Military Background

  
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  Jason's got a military tattoo on his arm, and Rockstar confirmed he's ex-military—possibly a paratrooper—who's now working as muscle for some very shady people. You know, classic GTA career path.

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• 08

  Release Date

  
  via Rockstar Games

  And here's the one that hit me the hardest: the new release date is May 26, 2026. That's not just random. It's a tribute. May 26, 2022, is the day we lost Ray Liotta, the legendary voice of Tommy Vercetti from GTA: Vice City. Whether intentional or not (and let's be honest, Rockstar doesn't do unintentional), it feels like a heartfelt nod to the man who helped define one of the franchise's most iconic characters. Respect.

• So yeah. No countdown. No warning. Just Rockstar, doing what they do best—dropping heat and stirring up the internet. And you know what? It worked.

  More details coming soon. But for now, go watch the trailer (again), and maybe pour one out for Tommy.

• 09

  Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 2

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