"That would be so surprising": Internet reacts as Rockstar Games confirms GTA 6 trailer 2 was captured entirely in-game on PlayStation 5

Rockstar Games is dropping new information about the upcoming GTA 6 one after the other. After the last trailer released in 2024, the company released a new trailer titled Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 2 on May 6. The trailer quickly gained the attention of the fans and has over 83 million views as of May 8 and is trending at Number 1.

As per the trailer, the game will have two protagonists, Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, who get caught in a criminal plot in Vice City after a failed heist. Rockstar Games also added the story of GTA 6 in the description box, which said,

"Jason and Lucia have always known the deck is stacked against them. But when an easy score goes wrong, they find themselves on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America, in the middle of a criminal conspiracy stretching across the state of Leonida — forced to rely on each other more than ever if they want to make it out alive."

While fans were loving the new trailer for its graphics and details, Rockstar Games uploaded another tweet on May 7 that read,

"Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 2 was captured entirely in-game from a PlayStation 5, comprised of equal parts gameplay and cutscenes."

The statement confirmed that the new GTA 6 trailer was filmed using real gaming footage from a PlayStation 5.

The internet reacts to the GTA 6 trailer 2 as the company reveals the footage was taken from PlayStation 5 gameplay

The new detail reveal of GTA 6 got the gamers' attention in no time. Let's have a look at their reactions.

A user, @FortnitePV2, commented,

"If it actually can hold 60 FPS then that would be so surprising." (via X)

Another user, @TylariousYT, wrote,

"D*mn... just please confirm 4k 60fps... i need it in writing!" (via X)

One more user, @SynthPotato, added,

"This is definitely gameplay here Real ones always knew since GTA 4 all cut scene graphics of Rockstar games are the same as in-game and that these games look even BETTER on launch compared to the trailers." (via X)

Another user, @phantom, posted,

"Can't believe we got a second GTA6 trailer before GTA6." (via X)

A user, @morsmutual_, wrote,

"So many people saying its CGI Rockstar had to tweet its the real deal." (via X)

Another user, @MrDalekJD, added,

"The fact the game looks THIS GOOD on base PS5 is nothing short of astounding." (via X)

One more user, @videotechuk_, commented,

"Genuinely the most technically impressive trailer of all time. Each asset is crafted with love and care everywhere. Keep cooking this beautiful piece of art." (via X)

From the reactions, it's clear that fans are amazed by GTA 6's graphics and how real it looks. GTA 6 is scheduled to be released on 26 May 2026, making it a thirteen-year gap since the release of GTA 5 in 2013.

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