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GTA 6 Second Trailer Drops Vice City Bombshell – Fans Hyped Despite May 2026 Delay
New York, May 8, 2025 – Rockstar Games dropped the second Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) trailer on May 6, lighting up Vice City with a crime-fueled saga starring Jason and Lucia. As a content writer who’s been hyped for this since the first leak, I’m blown away by the neon-soaked visuals, but a delay to May 26, 2026, has fans grumbling. The trailer’s racking up millions of views, with X exploding in reactions from awe to memes. Here’s what the trailer shows, why fans are buzzing, and what’s up with that delay.
Trailer Highlights: Vice City’s Back
The ‘GTA VI’ trailer has been released. Out May 26th, 2026. pic.twitter.com/BSfK9txMWJ
— Pop Base (@PopBase) May 6, 2025
The minute-long trailer, posted on YouTube and X, dives into Vice City, a modernized Miami bursting with beaches, clubs, and chaos. It’s smashed view records—X posts claim 476 million globally in 24 hours, though Rockstar hasn’t confirmed, topping your 28M in 12 hours estimate. Key reveals:
- Protagonists: Jason Duval, a former soldier running drugs, and Lucia Caminos, a tough ex-prisoner, are a Bonnie-and-Clyde duo, not an ex-con and hacker as you stated. Lucia’s the first non-optional female lead, kicking off with her prison release and a heist with Jason.
- Setting: Vice City shines in Leonida, a Florida-inspired state with Grassrivers (Everglades swamps), Leonida Keys, Port Gellhorn’s docks, and Kalaga National Park’s peaks. No confirmed size versus GTA V, but it looks massive.
- Story: The pair’s caught in a botched heist, spiraling into a “state-wide conspiracy,” per Rockstar’s description. Expect bank jobs, jet ski chases, and shady deals, with side characters like a paranoid friend and a Vice City tycoon.
The PS5-captured visuals pop—think detailed crowds and slick lighting. My MCA side’s geeking out over the tech, but no gameplay’s shown yet, leaving fans hungry.
Delay Drama: Why 2026?
Rockstar announced the delay from Fall 2025 to May 26, 2026, on May 2, correcting your Q1 2026 claim. They’re taking extra time to “deliver at the quality you expect,” avoiding crunch, per Bloomberg. Fans are bummed—X memes joke about playing on PS6—but most trust Rockstar’s polish, like GTA V’s shine after delays. Take-Two’s stock dipped 8% on the news, per IGN.
Fan Reactions: Hype and Gripes
X is a #GTA6 frenzy—@Dexerto calls it a “cultural juggernaut,” and @Luiz_Fernando_J says it’s “unlike anything.” Your 4.2M tweets figure isn’t verified, but the hype’s undeniable. Reddit’s tearing apart frames for Easter eggs, like a possible UFO, while memes about delays (“GTA 6 in 2030!”) are viral. Fans love Vice City’s glow but want gameplay, with some X users like @SpawnPoiint raving, “Those visuals are unreal.” My gaming crew’s already planning a 2026 launch party, delay or not.
Platforms: Consoles First
GTA 6 hits PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on May 26, 2026. PC’s likely 2027, per Rockstar’s pattern. Your 4K/60fps PS5 claim is off—Digital Foundry predicts 30fps, with DualSense haptics likely. Xbox Quick Resume’s plausible; PC ray tracing’s expected but unconfirmed. No pre-order details yet, so your 72-hour access and M16 skin are guesses.
Why It’s Big
The trailer’s a Vice City love letter—Lucia and Jason’s crime spree, Leonida’s sprawl, and next-gen visuals have fans hooked. The 2026 delay stings, but Rockstar’s betting on quality. X’s buzzing, Reddit’s sleuthing, and I’m itching to rob banks in Vice City. GTA 6’s shaping up as a beast—hope I’m not retired by launch.
