Rockstar Confirms Trailer 2 is 100% PS5 with Gameplay, a Visually Stunning, Cheat-Free Blow

Rockstar Games has provided clarification regarding the second trailer for GTA 6. While the visuals are indeed stunning, many have speculated that they are pre-calculated cinematics, leading to skepticism about their relevance. This speculation clearly affected the Scottish studio's sense of pride, prompting them to address concerns directly. In a tweet, Rockstar Games confirmed that all footage was recorded on a standard PS5 (not even a Pro model). There is no PC optimization, no post-processing effects beyond what players can achieve, and no misleading practices as seen from certain publishers (often based in France): what you see is the actual gameplay experience. Rockstar specified that the trailer includes a mix of gameplay sequences and cinematics, all recorded on Sony's console. This level of transparency is rare in the industry, where it is common practice to hide technical limitations with polished montages filmed on high-end machines. Here, the content is raw, real, and consequently more impressive for its honesty.

This second preview confirms the return of Vice City, modernized and expanded, integrated into the fictional state of Leonida, a satirical equivalent of Florida. Here, Lucia and Jason, a criminal duo similar to "Bonnie & Clyde,"

Initially scheduled for 2025, GTA 6 will now release on May 26, 2026. Rockstar justifies this decision by prioritizing finishing touches, aware of the immense expectations surrounding the title. With this trailer 2, Rockstar Games is not selling an unattainable dream. It showcases the game as it will be on a machine that millions of players already own. At a time when photorealism is a marketing battlefield, this transparency is a statement: GTA VI does not cheat. And if the rest of the game lives up to its promises, it could well redefine what "open world" means in entertainment.