“A premature online release of the trailer for ‘Grand Theft Auto VI,’ the upcoming installment in the immensely popular and action-packed gaming franchise, has caused a buzz among fans. The leaked trailer, scheduled for an official release on Tuesday, December 5, at 9 am PST, hinted at the game’s arrival in 2025, as stated by developer Rockstar Games.
Despite the unplanned release, the highly anticipated trailer quickly garnered over 32 million views within its initial hours on YouTube. In response to the leak, Rockstar Games posted on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), urging viewers to watch the official trailer on YouTube.
The gaming community has eagerly awaited GTA 6, the successor to the 2013 release of GTA 5. The leaked trailer introduces a new female protagonist, Lucia, engaging in a crime spree across bustling beaches, city highways, and clubs, depicting a Bonnie-and-Clyde dynamic with her partner.
Rockstar Games, a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive, has faced challenges with leaks, with hackers revealing unreleased footage of the game in 2022. The unauthorized access led to the online dissemination of screenshots and gameplay videos, confirming the authenticity of the leaked content and prompting Rockstar Games to address the situation as a ‘network intrusion.'”