May 28, 2025 – USA — The hype around Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) is reaching new heights as fans eagerly anticipate the release of Trailer 3, which is rumored to drop later this year. With over 100 million views each on the first two trailers, Rockstar Games has already made history—and now, expectations for the next reveal are sky-high.
A Look Back at Trailer 2
Rockstar’s second trailer for GTA 6 was released on May 6, 2025, and quickly shattered online records. Packed with cinematic visuals, intense action sequences, and glimpses of both protagonists—Lucia and Jason—the trailer gave fans a taste of what’s to come in Vice City. However, half of the footage was cutscenes, and the gaming community is now hungry for real-time gameplay footage.
What to Expect from GTA 6 Trailer 3
According to insider leaks and Rockstar’s previous rollout strategy with GTA 5, Trailer 3 is expected to drop in late 2025, possibly during the holiday season. This next teaser will likely blend more gameplay with cinematic elements and could introduce new characters, vehicles, or districts within the game’s massive map. Most notably, sources suggest this trailer could also confirm GTA 6 pre-orders—a move that would instantly dominate the internet.
Rockstar’s Strategy: Pre-Orders and Beyond
If Rockstar follows its GTA 5 timeline, Trailer 3 would be followed by announcements for gameplay and online components. In GTA 5’s case, pre-orders were launched almost 10 months before the game hit shelves. Fans are speculating that GTA 6 will follow suit, especially if pre-orders are paired with exclusive content or early access perks.
“The moment Trailer 3 ends, we could see a simple screen saying ‘Pre-Order Now’ — and the internet would explode,” said one longtime GTA content creator.
GTA 6 Release Date Is Set
Rockstar has already confirmed that GTA VI will officially launch on May 26, 2026. The game was initially targeted for a 2025 release but was pushed back due to internal polishing and bug fixes. Reports suggest that the game is technically playable now, but the studio is focused on delivering a “flawless” launch experience.
Box Art, Screenshots & Gameplay: What’s Next?
While Rockstar has remained tight-lipped on official box art for GTA 6, past trends suggest it could be revealed between early 2026 and the gameplay trailer—which fans believe could arrive in February or March 2026. Meanwhile, the 70 screenshots dropped alongside Trailer 2 are expected to be followed by additional media in the coming months to maintain hype.
As for GTA Online, it’s almost certain Rockstar will unveil a reinvented multiplayer world after the gameplay trailer, complete with live events, map expansions, and possibly even celebrity collaborations, much like Fortnite.