The leaked trailer for ‘Grand Theft Auto VI,’ revealed a 2025 release date introducing the new protagonist, Lucia. Despite the unexpected early release, the highly anticipated trailer garnered over 32 million views within hours on YouTube.
The premature online release of the “Grand Theft Auto VI” trailer, the upcoming installment in the immensely popular and intense gaming series, has stirred significant attention. The leaked trailer, disclosed ahead of schedule, unveils that the sixth chapter is set for a 2025 release, as confirmed by the developer, Rockstar Games.
Despite its unexpected debut, the eagerly awaited trailer quickly garnered over 32 million views within its initial hours on YouTube. Originally slated for a Tuesday, December 5 release at 9 am PST, Rockstar Games acknowledged the leak in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, urging viewers to watch the official trailer on YouTube.
The arrival of GTA 6, the next chapter in this action-adventure franchise, has been long-anticipated, given that GTA 5 was released in 2013. The leaked trailer introduces a female protagonist, Lucia, depicted engaging in a crime spree across crowded beaches, city highways, and clubs alongside her partner, reminiscent of a Bonnie-and-Clyde scenario.
Rockstar Games, under the ownership of Take-Two Interactive, has faced persistent challenges with leaks. In 2022, hackers disseminated unreleased footage from the forthcoming GTA iteration, causing a stir within the gaming community. Confirming the authenticity of the leaked content, Rockstar Games revealed that it resulted from a “network intrusion,” where an unauthorized third party accessed and downloaded confidential information, including early development footage for the next Grand Theft Auto.