Rockstar Games clarified that the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer 2 features an equal mix of gameplay and cutscenes, all captured in-game on a PlayStation 5. The trailer's release followed the announcement of the game's delay to May 2026.

Rockstar Games released the second trailer of GTA 6 on May 6, 2025, and since then, the trailer, the characters, and the storyline have gained massive attention on all social media platforms.