Rockstar is sticking to its trend of releasing some new GTA 6 news every Thursday it seems, and today's treat was the reveal of the launch trailer. After what feels like an eternity of waiting for anything, the launch trailer is the fourth official video look we've gotten at GTA 6, and the first since August's Extended Look premiered on Netflix.
The GTA 6 launch trailer is 90 seconds long exactly, and it gives us a closer look at some of the in-game action (and its new soundtrack composers). While some of what see is pretty typical of games in the Grand Theft Auto series, there are a few surprising additions, and some things that hint toward just how deeply realistic the game is.
Lucia starts the game in prison
While an earlier trailer suggested as much, it now seems more certain that Lucia's journey in GTA 6 starts with her in prison. While working at the marina, Jason receives a call from her. While we don't know anything about the conversation that takes place after, the fact that she's still incarcerated while he's out and working tells us that he'll probably be keeping pretty close tabs on when she's getting released, especially since the two have clearly remained in contact.
There's plenty of physical intimacy
We already knew that Jason and Lucia would be able to get up close and personal. In the launch trailer, though, we see them spending time in bed and even in the shower together. The emphasis on intimacy alongside violent sequences adds depth to their relationship, which we already know is going to be central to the game's events. It remains to be seen the degree to which these are decisions the player takes, as opposed to being scripted into the narrative, since it's been emphasized that Jason and Lucia aren't necessarily a couple.
Lucia's movement could be restricted
Having said that, Lucia has an ankle monitor during one shower scene, suggesting that her release from prison could be subject to certain conditions. For a period of time, she may need to reside at a specific premises, or have certain times that she needs to be at home. That same ankle monitor can be seen in some of the game's key art.
Coordinated arms operations
We may be able to experience Jason's past military life, either in a flashback mission or a stealth mission in the present day once he and Lucia have started making money. He's seen wading through swamp-like waters with some companions, with some pretty high tech gear including night-vision goggles.
Definitely not any console favoritism
For the second time in a GTA 6 trailer, a PS5 controller can be seen. The DualSense controller doesn't appear to match the limited edition GTA 6 ones that Sony recently launched preorders for, though.
The dog has goggles
We already knew you can pet the dog in GTA 6, but we definitely didn't know that one will have their own teeny tiny, adorable pair of goggles to protect them when accompanying Jason on missions. I don't actually know if they're Jason's dog; I just really want them to be, and I'm already brainstorming name ideas.
Spring break?
The moment above, showing two characters in striking pink balaclavas and wielding guns (while a bunch of guns adorn the background), is striking on its own, but it might actually be a reference to the movie Spring Breakers, in which we see women touting guns with similar headwear.
Dense beaches
Leaks had already suggested as much, but it certainly looks as if there won't be any shortage of crowds on the beaches of Vice City. No word on whether flying a plane this low will earn you some Wanted stars.
Crypto jokes inbound
It was probably already a safe bet, but that same plane featuring what sounds like a crypto coin suggests that the world of cryptocurrency may be a target of GTA 6's satire.
More movie references
At the beginning of the trailer, a sign is shown for The Keys. However, in the background on a road sign, you can also see directions to Goose Key, which is a Top Gun reference. It's not the first time Rockstar has thrown movie references into GTA 6 marketing material, as a recent screenshot appeared to reference Pulp Fiction.
For more on GTA 6, we have a ton of GTA 6 screenshots, and we've got a good idea of the characters, locations, and vehicles that'll be in the game now. Preorders are now live, with the standard edition costing $80, and the Ultimate Edition costing $100 with a host of bonus content.
