Questions We Still Have After The First GTA 6 Trailer

Highlights

GTA 6 may have a single protagonist, focusing more on Lucia than Jason, but it's unclear if there will be multiple playable characters like in GTA 5.
The game might feature connections to previous GTA games, including references to GTA 5 characters and possibly even returning characters from GTA 4.
Social media seems to play a significant role in GTA 6, based on the prevalence of social media footage in the trailer, suggesting it won't be just background noise.

The Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer arrived earlier than expected following a shocking leak, but that hasn't diminished fan interest or speculation in the slightest. Many gamers are excited about the hopeful prospect of the release, which travels back to the legendary Miami-inspired Vice City for a tale of crime and romance.

8 Subtle Details You May Have Missed in the Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer

The Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer has already been viewed by tens of millions of people, but not everybody will have noticed these subtle details.

Given that the trailer barely clocks in at one-and-a-half minutes, there are still plenty of questions that need answers, and with a 2025 release date, it doesn't look like they'll be revealed any time soon. On top of that, a handful of moments from the trailer have raised new questions concerning the sequel to Grand Theft Auto 5 and its content.

9 Will Lucia Be The Only Controllable Character?

The Trailer Focuses More On Lucia Than It Does Jason

It's certain from the first trailer that Lucia will have center stage; her narration and depiction seem to hint that her male companion (whose name seems to be Jason, though this remains unconfirmed) will be taking a more backseat role in the story.

That being said, GTA 6 is coming off the back of the triple-protagonist monster that was GTA 5, so the answer is not as clear-cut as it would seem. Reception to three protagonists has often been mixed, so a shrinking from three was guaranteed; it just remains to be seen if this downsizing goes to two protagonists or just one.

8 Will There Be Any Connection To GTA 5?

GTA 5 Features Several GTA 4 References

GTA 6 being a direct sequel to GTA 5 seems monumentally unlikely, given the past games focus on building a new story from scratch. That being said, GTA 5 did trickle in some characters and references from its predecessor, most notably Johnny Klebitz and Tony Prince, an act that could possibly occur in GTA 6.

It might not necessarily be a full reunion, since it will have been 12 years since GTA 5 when the next game releases, but a reference or two to Trevor, Franklin, or even the Online Protagonist could occur. On top of that, players could well see a few GTA 4 characters making a return, though they shouldn't expect anything from before that; older Grand Theft Auto games exist as part of their own, non-canon universe.

Viewers of the trailer noted one particularly interesting detail in the way it was shot: the prevalence of social media video content. GTA 6 seems to be parodying Instagram Live and TikTok for some of its content, but the sheer amount that is used in the trailer doesn't imply it will be background noise in the game.

Grand Theft Auto 6: All Jason and Lucia Rumors Explained

With Grand Theft Auto 6's reveal trailer being just around the corner, it is important to look back on the current rumors surrounding Jason and Lucia.

Perhaps GTA 6 will include something reminiscent of Watchdogs 2's follower/experience system, or it could be something entirely different. Whatever the case, it seems the days of Lifeinvader and Internet Cafes are behind Grand Theft Auto.

6 How Will Radio Stations Work?

Music And Radio Play A Huge Part In Making GTA Games More Immersive

Radio stations have played a big part in Grand Theft Auto for a while now, providing sharp wit and extensive parody, not to mention an expansive list of well-known tunes. A lot has changed in the 12 years since GTA 5, and with Bluetooth, Spotify, and Soundcloud all providing new ways to listen to music, it seems unlikely that radio will operate exactly like it used to.

Hopefully, Rockstar has found a way to incorporate celebrity hosts once again, since they were a big part of what made radio stations so fun. In any case, music is sure to be critical to GTA 6, providing players with their own soundtracks as they travel through a sun-soaked Vice City.

5 Will Online Return?

An Online Experience Would Truly Bring Vice City To Life

GTA Online reason the series has managed to stay relevant in the years since GTA 5's original release. Rockstar has churned out endless content in the online game mode, which has accounted for heists, seasonal events, sci-fi elements, and spy missions during its long run.

GTA 6 having some form of Online mode seems likely since both Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA 5 offered something similar. That being said, several rumors suggest it might just be an expansion of GTA Online released with GTA 5, allowing players to explore both Vice City and Los Santos as they please. Whatever the case, there's no information yet, so players will simply have to keep speculating.

4 What Will Return From Vice City?

GTA: Vice City Is Full Of Iconic Locations And Characters

GTA: Vice City is set in 1986. GTA 6 is unlikely to look anything like this game, given its supposed modern-day setting, but that doesn't mean that it can be entirely discounted; there was a great deal of geographical cross-over between GTA: San Andreas and GTA 5, and GTA 6 might follow suit.

Grand Theft Auto 6 Open-World Map: How Big Would Be Too Big?

It remains to be seen exactly how big Grand Theft Auto 6's open-world map is, but there's certainly a sweet spot in an ever-expanding genre.

Characters seem unlikely, but monuments, areas, and other locations might seep into the newest game; some have even been spotted already. The extent to which these two games overlap isn't known yet, and it seems that it can only be confirmed by exploring the game.

3 Will The Game Come To PC?

Some Great Mods Could Come With A PC Release

The first pieces of publicity for GTA 6 seem to indicate the initial release will just be for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox X/S. It remains to be seen if the game will ever arrive on PC, but hopefully, Rockstar will continue delivering for the computer as they have for all previous GTA games.

It might come a little later or simply need more care when porting; after all, modders are far from irrelevant in GTA Online on PC, and perhaps Rockstar simply needs more time to deal with them.

2 What Will The Story Be About?

A Potential Bonnie And Clyle-esque Journey

Grand Theft Auto VI GTA 6 announcement artwork Lucia hugging Jason crop

The trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 has a few hints as to where players can expect to go throughout the story; Tom Petty's "Love is a Long Road" accompanies the trailer, whilst the romance between Lucia and the male protagonist points towards a Bonnie-and-Clyde-style adventure.

Combined with GTA staples such as climbing a ladder of crime and an increasingly untrustworthy underworld of characters, the plot might be hiding in plain sight. Nothing concrete has formed just yet, but if instincts are anything to go off of, players can expect an emotional journey on par with that of Red Dead Redemption 2.

1 How Big Is Vice City?

GTA 6 Could Be The Biggest Rockstar Game So Far

Speed Boats driving through water in GTA 6

Rockstar has already confirmed the state of Leonida will be bigger than Los Santos and Blaine Country from GTA 5, but how much bigger will it actually be? Red Dead Redemption 2 seemed to be a massive affair compared to the most recent Grand Theft Auto game, but that was mainly because of its rurality; GTA 6 will be a bustling metropolis of life.

Players will have to wait until 2025 to find out, but from the current details, including unheard-of additions to Vice City that were not in the game of the same name, it seems that GTA 6 will be one of the largest worlds Rockstar has ever created.