Highlights

  • Neil Druckmann, known for his work on The Last of Us games, praised the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer, calling it "jaw-dropping" and "eerily familiar" to him as he grew up in Miami.
  • The trailer for GTA 6 has garnered a massive response on the internet, with nearly 2 million new subscribers to Rockstar's YouTube channel, and fans praising the game's attention to detail, realism, and sense of humor.
  • Rockstar's strong track record in creating graphically impressive, well-designed, and detailed games suggests that the final product of GTA 6 will likely live up to the expectations set by the trailer.

Long-time Naughty Dog writer Neil Druckmann, best known for his work on the Last of Us games and television show, has praised the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer. The trailer, which follows years of anticipation and leaks, serves as the first official glimpse at Grand Theft Auto 6, which will be Rockstar's first release since Red Dead Redemption 2 in 2018 and the first game in the GTA series since 2013.

Unsurprisingly, the recently dropped trailer for Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 has made a massive splash across nearly all corners of the internet, drawing nearly 2 million new subscribers to Rockstar's YouTube channel. Despite only being about a minute-and-a-half long, the trailer is rife with small details about the game's two protagonists, as well as its rendition of Vice City, a fictional setting based on Miami. The footage, which is assumed to be captured in-engine, shows off some truly impressive visuals, boasting a level of realism that looks to be a progression of the high-fidelity graphics of Red Dead Redemption 2. Aside from graphical fidelity, fans have been drawing attention to GTA 6's ostensible attention to detail, charisma, and sense of humor.

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Druckmann has joined the conversation about the trailer, calling it "jaw-dropping." Specifically, he commented on GTA 6's version of Miami, calling it "eerily familiar" to him, as he grew up in the city. Druckmann did not specify whether he was referring to the trailer's visual realism, art design, tone, or some combination of the three.

Over the course of his career, Druckmann has worked on a number of graphically impressive titles, so it's not surprising that he would praise Rockstar on this point. Several responses to Druckmann's statement point out this parallel, with many comparing the high level of detail found in GTA 6's trailer to the boundary-pushing visuals of The Last of Us Part 2. Other commenters pointed out the irreverent humor of the trailer, poking fun at Florida's reputation for over-the-top antics, seemingly agreeing with Druckmann about GTA 6's "realistic" portrayal of Miami.

It's important to note that GTA 6 is still in development, so the visuals, along with many other details showcased in the trailer, are subject to change. Having said that, Rockstar has a strong track record when it comes to games that are not only graphically impressive, but well-designed and detailed, particularly in their environments. Whenever Rockstar releases another trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, those following the game, including Druckmann, may get a better idea of what the final product will look like.