GTA 6 Trailer 1: what to take away (Dec 2023)

GTA 6's very first trailer, to rewatch below, with what Rockstar officially showed and what to take away from it.

What to take away

• Vice City is back, modernized, within the new state of Leonida (inspired by Florida).
• Lucia takes center stage: she's the first female protagonist in the main GTA series.
• The tone: a satire of social-media-era America (viral clips, influencers, Florida wildlife, beaches and swamps).
• A polished next-gen art direction (lighting, crowds, detail).
• A 24-hour view record for a trailer, a sign of the massive anticipation around the game.

The context

Trailer 1 dropped on December 4, 2023 (early, after a leak), set to "Love Is a Long Road" by Tom Petty. GTA 6 was then announced for 2025; the release has since been set for November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

The GTA 6 deep dive

• Trailer 2: what to take away (May 2025)
• All the trailers
• Pre-orders: June 25
• Release date & everything we know

FAQ

When did GTA 6 trailer 1 come out?

On December 4, 2023, on the official Rockstar Games channel (early, after a leak).

What's the song in trailer 1?

"Love Is a Long Road" by Tom Petty.