GTA 6 launch trailer sparks fan recreation

Rockstar Games has released the launch trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, which is due on 19 November 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. A fan, using the older Grand Theft Auto V engine, rebuilt the trailer scene‑by‑scene to highlight the visual gap between the 13‑year‑old game and the new title.

Fan recreation shows graphic leap

The fan’s 86‑second clip mirrors the original’s camera angles and pacing, replacing the new game’s characters with GTA V’s Michael and Amanda in Los Santos. The comparison shows the older engine’s flat character models, unrealistic lighting and low‑resolution textures, while water and reflective surfaces hold up comparatively well. Some viewers noted that the result looks like a PlayStation 2 title or even Minecraft.

Rockstar’s trailer itself runs for about a minute and a half, using PlayStation 5‑rendered cutscenes and music from Justice. The game will launch on the same consoles, with a standard edition priced at €79,99 and an ultimate edition at €99,99, both available only digitally. A PC version is reportedly expected in the first quarter of 2027, while a Nintendo Switch 2 port remains uncertain.

Critics have noted that the console versions will be limited to 30 frames per second, a restriction that was also present in GTA V but still received praise for its visual quality. The PC release is expected to drop the frame‑rate cap and deliver a sharper experience, prompting debate over whether to buy the console at launch or wait for the PC version.