Supposed gameplay videos of the highly anticipated game Grand Theft Auto VI began circulating on various digital platforms, such as The authenticity of the images has not yet been officially confirmed by developer Rockstar Games.
Details from first video reveal realistic physics and HUD elements
The first video released, lasting just over a minute, features the main character, Jason, on a balcony. In the scene, he throws a basketball that lands in a nearby body of water, demonstrating a very realistic physics reaction. The recording also displays elements of the HUD (Heads-Up Display), such as two icons: one that indicates Jason’s amount of money and another that possibly represents the funds of his residence, a mechanic that refers to the camping system seen in Red Dead Redemption 2.
More cutscenes highlight vehicle handling and in-game combat
A second snippet of gameplay, also lasting around a minute and released by the same group, explores other crucial aspects of the game. The images show the handling of different vehicles, moments of hand-to-hand combat and the behavior of drivers’ artificial intelligence in traffic. The video also displays the mini-map and icons that indicate the wanted level during a police chase, offering a glimpse of the intensity of the actions.
Rockstar Games acts to remove leaked content from the internet
Although there is no official position from Rockstar Games on the veracity of the material, reports indicate that the developer has already begun efforts to remove the posts from social media. Several posts containing the recordings were taken down by X, and the action suggests a possible authenticity of the content, even without explicit confirmation from the game’s producer. Speedy removal is a strong indication that the material may be legitimate.
Official GTA 6 release schedule remains unchanged
Despite recent leaks, the official schedule for Grand Theft Auto VI remains unchanged. A special broadcast is scheduled for August 27th, an event that will mark the beginning of the countdown to the game’s official launch, scheduled for November 19th. These official events are eagerly awaited by fans, who are looking for confirmed information about the long-awaited title.
Sony’s marketing campaign already shows scenes from the game
Sony surprised players by releasing, in the week of August 17, 2026, a new GTA 6 commercial on its social networks. The advertising piece must also be broadcast on television and in digital campaigns. Despite the expectations generated, the announcement did not reveal new gameplay or story scenes, showing only content already present in previous trailers for the game. The game’s most recent images include the scene where Jason rides his motorcycle under an aircraft and Lucia driving a getaway car while Jason tries to get into the vehicle.
Sony’s initiative is part of an exclusive marketing strategy signed in May with Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar Games’ parent company. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick had anticipated that new GTA 6 trailers would be released after the Netflix First Look broadcast, integrating the PlayStation 5 commercial into this promotional tactic.
Players express first reactions and criticisms of the graphics
The sequence with Jason and Lucia inside the car, in particular, generated some criticism from players on online platforms. Some users commented that the graphics in the leaked images appear to be of lower quality compared to the previously released official trailers. This initial perception demonstrates the public’s high expectations and scrutiny regarding the game’s visual quality.
