"Grand Theft Auto" Gamers everywhere are waiting anxiously for additional information regarding "GTA 6," but Rockstar Games has been frustratingly tight-lipped.
The highly anticipated "GTA 6" Trailer 2 still hasn't been released, and now fans have learned that this wait has officially set a sad Rockstar record — the longest gap between a first trailer release and the subsequent marketing reveal, such as screenshots or a second trailer.
Fans Get Impatient as Trailer 2 is Still Nowhere to Be Found
Ever since "GTA 6's" initial trailer dropped in December 2023, there has been a creepy silence from Rockstar Games. With the developer having already confirmed a 2025 release window for the next-gen game, fans were anticipating a gradual release of trailers, screenshots, or even some promotional teasers. But none have materialized, according to Gaming Bible.
Instead, fans are raking over each frame of the initial trailer, scouring Reddit and Twitter for leaks, hints, or theories.
Here is what some fans said on Reddit:
"It's more like 'is real. we're working on it' announcement than a trailer," one Reddit user wrote.
"It really does make you wonder if this 2025 release date is still happening with this complete lack of information for ages now," another Redditor said.
"I also think they're cooking... cooking up a delay until 2026," a "GTA" fan posted.
'GTA 6' Shatters Rockstar's Record of Silence
Although Rockstar assured fans that there won't be delay for the upcoming "GTA" installment, the fact that no new information was released about the game is frustrating.
Rockstar now has over 500 days since "GTA 6's" initial trailer without a new piece of media, according to hardcore fans commenting on Reddit. To put it into perspective:
- GTA 5 had 253 days from its initial trailer to the first batch of screenshots.
- "Red Dead Redemption 2" waited 214 days between trailers and screenshots.
"GTA 6" has now exceeded those timelines, thus becoming the longest marketing drought in Rockstar's history.
Will Rockstar Drop 'GTA 6' in Mid 2025?
Traditionally, Rockstar has had a rough two-year timeline between the first trailer and full game release. Here's how that played out:
- "GTA 5:" First trailer on November 2, 2011- Released on September 17, 2013 (685 days).
- "Red Dead Redemption 2:" First trailer on October 20, 2016- Released on October 26, 2018 (736 days).
If GTA 6 is trending similarly, fans shouldn't anticipate a release date until December 2025 at the earliest. That timeline provides Rockstar with more than enough time to build anticipation with more trailers, preview content, and gameplay deep dives—provided they kickstart the marketing machine in the not-too-distant future.
Why Rockstar's Silence Is So Loud
Rockstar has always played by its own rules when it comes to game promotion. The lack of updates may be part of a calculated strategy to build anticipation, or simply a reflection of the game's ongoing development status. Regardless, the fanbase's patience is wearing thin.
In the world of real-time news, drip-fed information, and early-alpha access, Rockstar's antiquated marketing techniques look outmoded. Nowadays, gamers hunger for constant activity, particularly a franchise as monumental as "Grand Theft Auto."
