Rockstar says GTA 6 trailer 2 is 50% gameplay, but fans are wondering where it is

Rockstar Games ' second trailer of Grand Theft Auto VI has created renewed excitement surrounding the delayed game, flaunting breathtaking visuals and a melodramatic atmosphere leading up to its 2026 release. According to the studio, the trailer was filmed fully in-game using a PlayStation 5 and features an even ratio of gameplay to cutscenes. But players remain confused, as most of them can't catch the gameplay.


Rockstar confirms GTA 6 trailer 2 is 50% gameplay, but fans are asking where it is

Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 2 was captured entirely in-game from a PlayStation 5, comprised of equal parts gameplay and cutscenes. pic.twitter.com/JWFfVYm3on

— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) May 7, 2025

Rockstar released the eagerly awaited second GTA VI trailer on May 6, 2025, which brings protagonists Jason and Lucia forward and gives us more looks at Vice City and its environs in the Leonida state. The release was accompanied by Rockstar's social media posting: "Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 2 was captured entirely in-game from a PlayStation 5, comprised of equal parts gameplay and cutscenes."


The release immediately sparked debate online, as many fans asked what constitutes "gameplay" in the clip. Aesthetically, the trailer is a showstopper, filled with detail, movement, and sheen, but its movie-like presentation obscures which shots are truly manipulated by a player.


Visual fidelity muddies the distinction between gameplay and cutscenes


Others identify possible gameplay transitions through subtle cues, such as Jason walking into his home. These moments are brief and lack the typical hallmarks of gameplay, like HUD elements, dynamic camera shifts, or visible player input.


The suspense probably originates from Rockstar's seamless treatment of in-engine presentation. Much like what they've done for Red Dead Redemption 2, the visual division between gameplay and cutscenes is hardly discernible. That in itself is a technical achievement, but it puts the fans wanting greater openness, especially after they have waited over one year from one trailer to another.


Rockstar's purpose possibly was to display the ease with which the game moves from controlled sequences to in-game scenes, but without full disclosures, fans are left in the dark as to how GTA VI really plays.


The game, due for release in 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, now has fans anticipating a special gameplay rundown or demo that will finally silence theories.


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