Discover every hidden detail, reference, and mystery from the GTA 6 trailers. Vote on theories and help the community uncover all secrets.
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The trailer opens with Jason fixing a roof. When asked what he's doing, he replies "Just fixing some leaks" - a cheeky nod to the massive 2022 GTA 6 data breach that exposed early gameplay footage.
Fans expect a memorial, grave, or significant reference to Tommy Vercetti. The "Why did Tommy disappear?" billboard suggests his fate will be addressed. Some theorize his mansion will appear as an Easter egg.
Tommy ruled Vice City in 1986
One of the wildest moments - a cameo resembling Phil Cassidy from the 3D-era games appears in a TV commercial for Phil's Ammunation gun store, missing arm and all. Could be Phil's son given the timeline.
Phil lost his arm in Vice City and appeared in multiple GTA games
Florida's legendary Skunk Ape is expected to appear. According to leaks, Bigfoot won't be called Bigfoot - it's the "Skunk Ape" and will appear in the Swamplands. This bipedal cryptid is known for its black fur, glowing red eyes, and terrible odor.
Florida Everglades Skunk Ape legend
Bigfoot was finally confirmed in GTA V after years of hunting
Lucia is named in the opening dialog, making her the first official female protagonist in mainline Grand Theft Auto history. She's introduced in a prison inmate uniform, suggesting a criminal past.
The iconic Ocean Drive from GTA Vice City returns, featuring the same art deco architecture and neon-lit hotels that defined the 1986 original. The trailer showcases the same strip that players drove down as Tommy Vercetti.
Ocean View Hotel location appears identical to the original
Fans spotted a billboard asking "Why did Tommy disappear?" - a clear nod to Tommy Vercetti and a tantalizing mystery about what happened to the Vice City kingpin.
Tommy Vercetti was the protagonist of Vice City
UFO Easter eggs are expected to return with expanded alien content. An "alien activity in area" sign was spotted near a store robbery scene. With social media in-game, players could capture UFO sightings.
Multiple UFOs were hidden across San Andreas
Fans expect the return of the Apartment 3C Easter egg - a bathroom with a chainsaw and bloody outlines referencing Scarface's Sun Ray Hotel scene. Some want a man with a chainsaw chasing players.
Apartment 3C was a famous Scarface Easter egg
Jason and Lucia's dynamic mirrors the infamous outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, with several shots recreating iconic imagery. Bloomberg confirmed Rockstar took inspiration from Bonnie and Clyde.
A character with bright yellow hair and face tattoos resembles Lawrence Patrick Sullivan, the "Florida Joker" who went viral in 2017 after being arrested with Joker-like face tattoos. Sullivan later claimed his likeness was used.
Lawrence Patrick Sullivan arrest photo, 2017
Jason is spotted wearing a palm tree shirt while standing right across from the iconic Ocean View Hotel - a clear nod to Tommy Vercetti's old stomping grounds from Vice City.
Tommy's first safehouse in Vice City
According to leaks, a terrifying voice will try to lure players down into the sewers - a clear nod to Pennywise from IT who famously lured Georgie into the storm drain.
Fans expect Carl "CJ" Johnson from San Andreas to have a reference, similar to how GTA V paid homage to Grove Street. CJ would be in his 50s in the GTA 6 timeline.
Grove Street appeared as a callback in GTA V
Fans expect dozens more "Florida Man" viral video references beyond what was shown in the trailers. The absurd news stories from Florida are a goldmine for Rockstar humor.
The cigarette cards from RDR2 featuring presidents Thaddeus Waxman and Franklin Hardin appear on the money in the club scene. The same fictional presidents are shown on the bills.
Presidents from RDR2 cigarette cards
The trailer features "Love Is a Long Road" by Tom Petty, a Florida native from Gainesville. Released in 1989, it's a callback to Vice City's 80s setting. His "Running Down a Dream" was on GTA San Andreas.
Tom Petty was born in Gainesville, Florida
Security cam footage shows an alligator entering a convenience store, referencing the 2013 incident when a six-foot gator entered a Walmart in Apopka, Florida, causing the store to lock its doors.
Walmart alligator incident, Apopka FL, 2013
Jason is seen wearing a "V-Rock" t-shirt, suggesting the beloved rock radio station from GTA Vice City will return in GTA 6. V-Rock featured Lazlow and heavy metal music.
V-Rock was the iconic rock radio station
Jason is seen using a bench press at the beach, bringing back nostalgia from GTA San Andreas where CJ could work out at various gyms to build muscle.
CJ could work out and change his physique
The boat in Jason's yard is the same Marquis boat model owned by Michael De Santa in GTA V. Voice actor Ned Luke responded saying "I'm coming Jason...for my boat."
Michael's boat was docked at his mansion
Leaked missions reveal a side quest investigating a serial killer who targets strippers. This continues Rockstar's tradition of dark serial killer mysteries like the Infinity Killer in GTA V.
Infinity Killer mystery and Merle Abrahams
Many expect Rockstar to include references to the unsolved Mount Chiliad mystery from GTA V. Fans hope for closure or new clues, though a developer admitted it was "just to mess with people."
The Chiliad mural mystery obsessed players for over a decade
The Vercetti Estate in Vice City was nearly identical to Tony Montana's home. Fans expect a similar Scarface mansion Easter egg in GTA 6.
At the 0:34 timestamp, you can spot Tommy Vercetti's iconic safe house from the original Vice City - the Ocean View Hotel. This was the first property players could own in GTA Vice City.
Tommy Vercetti's first safehouse in Vice City
In-game smartphone shows a social media app that appears to be an evolution of LifeInvader from GTA V, now featuring TikTok-style vertical video content with follows, likes, and comments.
LifeInvader was the Facebook parody in Los Santos
The male character was called Jason in previous leaks, and promotional materials confirmed his name as Jason Duval. He appears shirtless with Lucia on top of him in one intimate shot.
Jason and Lucia are seen at the "NINE 1 NINE" nightclub, clearly based on the real-life E11EVEN nightclub in Miami, famous for being open 24/7.
E11EVEN Miami nightclub
Jason is described as a former Army veteran who worked for drug runners in the Leonida Keys. His military background suggests tactical gameplay elements.
Jason ruthlessly holds up a store clerk, showing that robberies are back with enhanced mechanics beyond GTA V's simpler system.
Store robberies were a minor feature in GTA V
Fans hope GTA 6 will have a major mystery like Mount Chiliad but with an actual payoff. The community wants puzzles that span locations with clear rewards for solving them.
Fans want to be able to chase, fight, or record Bigfoot rather than just observe. GTA 6 could make cryptid Easter eggs into actual playable systems.
A woman is seen twerking on top of a moving car, referencing the 2017 incident on the MacArthur Causeway when a woman performed the provocative dance on a car heading out of Miami Beach.
MacArthur Causeway twerking incident, 2017
The state is called Leonida, a nod to Juan Ponce de León, the Spanish explorer who first ventured into Florida in 1513 and named it "La Florida" (Land of Flowers).
Juan Ponce de León, Spanish explorer of Florida
Jason's hair and beard length change across different frames, hinting that GTA 6 is bringing back the dynamic hair growth system from Red Dead Redemption 2.
Hair and beard grew dynamically over time
Lucia is shown geared up in fighting attire with underground fight club energy, suggesting bare-knuckle fighting circuits or learning fighting styles will return.
Fighting gym where CJ learned martial arts
Lucia's backstory reveals her mom dreamed of the good life "since their days in Liberty City" - confirming connections to GTA IV's setting.
Lucia's family was in Liberty City
Pedestrians armed with smartphones film crimes using GTA 6's social media system - reinforcing its viral social media approach to gameplay.
Firearms include an MP5 replica and an automatic grenade launcher Lucia wields during a police chase. Ammu-Nation displays show LMGs, rifles, handguns, and assault rifles.
With Lucia having connections to Liberty City, fans speculate Niko Bellic from GTA IV might get a reference or Easter egg.
Niko was the protagonist of GTA IV
With GTA 6's Miami setting and boats, fans expect Dexter Morgan references - particularly nods to his body disposal techniques in the ocean.
Lucia is spotted swimming near a location that looks like the Seven Mile Bridge connecting Miami to the Florida Keys. Rockstar reportedly wanted to include this in 2002's Vice City but couldn't due to hardware limitations.
Seven Mile Bridge, Florida Keys
Originally planned for Vice City but cut due to limitations
When Lucia holds cash, the money says "The United States of Paranoia" instead of America, and shows the date 04101998 - April 10, 1998, the date the Good Friday Agreement was signed, possibly added by an Irish Rockstar developer.
Signs mention "Hurricane Roxy," suggesting extreme weather and hurricanes will play a role in GTA 6. This matches flooding scenes from the first trailer.
Screenshots and trailer show characters enjoying pool, mini-golf, dirt bike racing, scuba diving, basketball, and kayaking - confirming a variety of leisure activities.
A cat, dog, and snake are seen living in Jason and Lucia's home - confirming pets are in the game, possibly as companions.
A touching tribute featuring the Haitian flag with a message reading "In Memory and Love" - adding emotional depth and cultural recognition to the world.
Fans hope for Bermuda Triangle-related mysteries given Florida's proximity. Strange disappearances, ghost ships, or unexplained phenomena in the ocean.
Bermuda Triangle
In promotional artwork, Lucia has a police tracking bracelet on her right ankle, suggesting she's on parole or house arrest. This could tie into gameplay mechanics.
An unsuspecting homeowner discovers a giant alligator in their backyard pool, referencing a 2021 viral video where a Florida resident woke up to find a massive gator in their pool.
Pool alligator incident, 2021
Wide shots reveal landmarks resembling the Florida Everglades, suggesting a massive explorable wetland area. The fictional "Grassrivers" swamp region will be explorable.
Florida Everglades
A man is shown doing household chores in the nude, referencing a 2018 Florida incident where a nudist did all his household and garden work naked. Police couldn't arrest him due to local nudity laws on private property.
Florida nude gardener incident, 2018
The protagonists are reminiscent of Mickey and Mallory Knox from Natural Born Killers. The emphasis on social media documenting crimes mirrors the film's media glorification theme.
Weazel News, the FOX News parody from GTA IV and V, makes its return with multiple instances appearing in the trailer covering in-game events.
Weazel News first appeared in Liberty City
A seaplane carries a banner reading "Nine1Nine: Why Sixty Nine When you Can Nine 1 Nine?" - a direct reference to Miami's famous E11EVEN Club nightclub.
E11EVEN Miami nightclub
Alongside the Ammu-Nation sign, there's a PS5 console and DualSense controller casually sitting on the left side of a frame. This hints at a Sony marketing deal.
Rockstar released an image showing a character fishing, confirming players can fish in the many waterways around Leonida, similar to Red Dead Redemption 2.
Fishing was a relaxing activity in RDR2
The trailer reveals Mount Kalaga National Park at the "northern border" of Leonida, featuring a sneaky mountain lion prowling around.
One scene shows Liberty City license plates on a vehicle - suggesting a possible GTA IV crossover or characters from Liberty City.
Liberty City is GTA's version of New York
Like RDR2, players can only carry two rifles and two pistols at once. Other weapons are stored in vehicle trunks. Dual wielding is NOT returning.
Limited weapon carry system
According to leaks, there will be a Satanist's house somewhere in Leonida, continuing Rockstar's tradition of occult Easter eggs.
Fans suggest GTA 6 could design Easter eggs requiring community collaboration - like Bigfoot events tied to server time where sightings require multiple players.
Road signs and police badges reveal three distinct counties in Leonida: Kelly County (Keys-inspired), Leonard County (Broward-inspired with prison), and Vice-Dale County (Miami-Dade inspired, home to Vice City).
Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe Counties in Florida
At the 1:17 mark, there's a rainbow-colored sticker on a door that says "Petty Forever" - a tribute to Tom Petty who passed away in 2017. There are reportedly murals of him throughout Leonida.
One scene shows a woman holding hammers in both hands raging at neighbors. This references a 2020 viral video of a woman attacking a resident's car with two hammers, flipping dustbins and swearing.
Hammer attack incident, 2020
The Cheetah, the fastest car in GTA IV and iconic in Vice City, makes its return. A smooth sports car that was Tommy Vercetti's go-to vehicle.
One of the most iconic sports cars in the franchise
The fictional Leonida Manatees team resembles the Miami Dolphins NFL team, continuing GTA's tradition of creating parody versions of real sports franchises.
Miami Dolphins NFL team
Lucia's famous golden dress from the first trailer makes a comeback with a "zestier" scene - a clever callback with a twist.
Classic GTA vehicle brands are confirmed: Vapid, Dinka, Bravado, Benefactor, and Pegassi. New versions of Oceanic, Saber Turbo, and Bison trucks appear.
Trailer 2 is set to "Hot Together" by The Pointer Sisters, continuing the tradition of using era-appropriate and thematically relevant music.
A haunted warehouse is reportedly in the game, possibly featuring paranormal activity or ghostly encounters.
With GTA 6 in modern Vice City, fans expect Bad Boys references rather than 80s Scarface. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence's cop duo could be parodied.
Leaked domains reveal "rydeme.app" - an Uber/Lyft parody ride-sharing service.
A Pawn & Gun shop in the background indicates they're in Port Gellhorn, a decaying coastal city with cheap motels, shuttered attractions, and underground hustles. Police cars also show Port Gellhorn markings.
A naked man trying to escape cops near a gas station references a 2022 viral video of a naked man with a machete who walked through a DeLand gas station and robbed the store.
DeLand gas station incident, 2022
At the 1:18 mark, a Flannigan's logo is visible on the door of the store about to be raided - a direct reference to the popular chain of restaurants found in South Florida.
Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill, South Florida chain
A bikini-clad woman shaking her head demonstrates advanced hair animation with realistic flow and accurate shadow casting on her shoulder - a technical showcase.
The trailer shows an elevated train system based on Miami's real Metrorail, suggesting public transportation will be a travel option in GTA 6.
Miami Metrorail
When Jason's landlord Brian appears, many notice he sounds like actor Stephen Root, known for his roles in "Barry" and "Office Space."
The presence of an Immobilizer Bypass in the equipment suggests a new mini-game mechanic for stealing luxury cars.
A Dodo seaplane flies overhead - the iconic seaplane from GTA III and Vice City returns.
The Dodo was a recurring seaplane in the 3D era
One warehouse will apparently be stocked with sex robots - classic Rockstar dark humor.
Fans expect nods to CSI: Miami, particularly Horatio Caine's famous one-liners and sunglasses moments.
Leaked domains reveal "what-up.app" - a WhatsApp parody messaging service in the game.
One of the first shots shows a speedboat through the water, resembling the iconic opening credits of the Miami Vice series from the 2006 film.
Miami Vice opening sequence
ATVs in the mud is a reference to the Redneck Mud Park, a Florida location with campsites and ATV riding trails that holds several mudding events throughout the year.
Redneck Mud Park, Punta Gorda, Florida
Patriot Beer makes its triumphant return from GTA IV and GTA V, continuing the tradition of fictional beer brands in the GTA universe.
First appeared in Liberty City
Multiple vehicles feature window stickers for "Vice Vinyl" and "Rideout Customs", suggesting vehicle customization will play a bigger role in GTA 6.
Red and blue bandannas worn by characters may reference the two largest original gangs in Vice City - the Haitians and the Cubans.
Haitian and Cuban gang war was central to the story
Birds perching on power lines and flying in formation, gators and birds interacting with the environment, sharks and dolphins swimming - improved animal AI is evident.
Jason and Lucia are seen at a bar that looks almost identical to the real-life Caribbean Club in Key Largo, Florida.
Caribbean Club, Key Largo
Cal Hampton is Jason's friend who snoops on Coast Guard radio frequencies with beer and "private browser tabs." He distrusts birds and is a hardcore conspiracy theorist.
Dre'Quan Priest is described as a gangster and music producer, combining crime and the music industry in one character.
A new town called Ambrosia is revealed in the screenshots, adding to the diverse locations in Leonida.
Zesta soda and Redwood Cigarettes return, spotted in a convenience store scene. Also spotted: a 420 loyalty card.
Both brands appeared throughout Los Santos
The North Point Submarine Easter egg could return, this time allowing players to get close and possibly triggering a side mission.
A submarine was visible but inaccessible
Leaked domains reveal "buckme.app" - possibly a Cash App/Venmo/OnlyFans type parody.
A man wears a "Righteous Slaughter Blood Ops" shirt, an obvious reference to Call of Duty: Black Ops. Righteous Slaughter 7 was a game parody featured in GTA V.
Jimmy was obsessed with Righteous Slaughter
Street signs hint at VCI Airport, the Vice City International Airport that will serve as the main airport in the game, likely inspired by Miami International Airport.
Miami International Airport
A news ticker describes a waterspout sucking up a man and ruining his suit, teasing dynamic weather events and extreme Florida weather phenomena in the game.
The Go Postal post office returns with the subtitle "Collect Yourself" - a double meaning about picking up parcels and calming down (a reference to "going postal").
Go Postal was a parody postal service in Los Santos
Uncle Jacks liquor store has a sign saying "We will no longer accept cash stored in underwear" - classic Rockstar humor.
A hammerhead shark is visible in the ocean sequence, possibly hinting at underwater exploration or the return of shark attacks from GTA V.
Sharks would attack players in the ocean
A character named Boobie Ike is described as a "Vice City legend" - suggesting he's a well-known figure in the criminal underworld.
The Cement Shoes Easter egg - a dead man with feet buried in cement - is expected to return. This classic Mafia trope appeared in Vice City.
Part of Mafia culture Easter eggs
A vintage yellow and white car appears to reference the classic car parked outside Miami's Avalon Hotel, with the fictional "Boardwalk Hotel" standing in for the Avalon.
Avalon Hotel, Miami Beach
Sessanta Nove (Italian for "sixty-nine") fashion brand returns from GTA V, continuing the tradition of innuendo-laden brand names.
High-end fashion brand in Los Santos
POACH (Protection of Animals and Controlled Hunting) signage suggests potential side missions involving wildlife conservation or hunting activities.
Some fans expect a reference to Robert the Doll, a famous haunted doll from Key West, Florida.
Robert the Doll, Key West
Angstipan, a parody of angina medicine Angispan, is advertised as "cures emotions" with a disclaimer warning about "sudden urge to blink" being life-threatening.
Logger Light Dreich beer appears - "Dreich" is a Scottish word meaning dull and gloomy. Also, 99-cent cans of "Dignity" beer are advertised.
The most significant Easter eggs and references discovered by the community
Over 8+ real Florida viral incidents recreated in the trailers, from the Florida Joker to alligators in stores.
The one-armed gun dealer from Vice City appears in a TV commercial for Phil's Ammunation - possibly his son.
Florida's version of Bigfoot is confirmed in leaks. The cryptid will appear in the swamplands of Leonida.
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