5 things fans probably misunderstood in the GTA 6 trailer 2

The GTA 6 trailer 2 caused many fan theories and speculations to emerge on the internet. While fans had been scrutinizing each shot of the first trailer for months, the surprise drop of the second trailer gave new food for thought. While most of the predictions regarding the trailer are seemingly correct, there are some things that many fans got wrong.

This article lists five things gaming fans misunderstood about the GTA 6 trailer 2.

Note: Some parts of this article are subjective and reflect the writer’s opinions.

5 things from the GTA 6 trailer 2 that fans misinterpreted

1) Jason is not a cop

Jason Duval is rumored to be an undercover cop (Image via Rockstar Games)

After the release of the GTA 6 trailer 2, a considerable number of fans believe that the male protagonist, Jason Duval, is an undercover cop on a mission. However, there is no solid evidence to prove it (for the time being), except for make-believe theories.

According to Rockstar Games’ official description, Jason is an ex-army personnel and works for local drug runners in Leonida. He was seen committing various crimes alongside Lucia. Therefore, the notion of him being an undercover cop does not make sense.

2) Phil Cassidy’s return

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The GTA 6 trailer 2 showed a weapons dealer named Phil, who looks very similar to Phil Cassidy from GTA Vice City. This led many to believe that they are both the same character. However, two factors contradict this notion:

Phil Cassidy was from 3D Universe. Rockstar never brings 3D Universe characters physically to the HD Universe.
Cassidy lost his left hand in GTA Vice City. However, the GTA 6 trailer 2 character has both hands.

Therefore, Phil Cassidy’s return in GTA 6 is highly unlikely.

3) NPCs getting pregnant

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One scene in the second trailer made some fans believe that there would be pregnant NPCs in GTA 6. However, this is a highly unlikely thing to occur, and Rockstar Games may try to avoid it for many reasons, including the Hot Coffee mod controversy.

Readers should note that the GTA 6 trailer 2 showed various NPCs with different body types. The rumored pregnant NPC may also have a new body type that we’ve not seen in the series to date. While we can expect children and babies to be a part of the NPCs, pregnant women are unlikely.

4) Xbox Series S cannot handle the game

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The visuals of the second GTA 6 trailer stunned the fans with photorealistic graphics and impressive physics. After that, some fans started to think that the Xbox Series S may not be able to handle such a heavy game.

However, Rockstar Games is still firm in its decision to release GTA 6 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and we expect it to optimize the game for Series S. While there may be downgrades in terms of visuals, the game should run efficiently with the best possible settings.

5) The trailer is not CGI

The entire GTA 6 trailer 2 was shot on PS5 (Image via Rockstar Games)

Many people on the internet alleged that the GTA 6 second trailer was created using CGI and other visual methods. However, Rockstar Games in an official post clarified that the video included in-game cutscene and gameplay footage captured on PS5.

While the final version may look slightly different (better), the game will be as visually pleasing as the trailer.

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About the author

Mridul completed his post-graduation in Mass Communication, Journalism, and Media Studies. His career as a journalist began at Sportskeeda, and he has been associated with the Esports & Gaming division for over 1.5 years. He has produced 1600+ articles on Grand Theft Auto, his favorite gaming franchise of all time.

Mridul writes detailed and well-researched articles, relying solely on official sources and reputable insiders for credible information. His immense love for the GTA series shines through in his work, which resonates with readers, with five of his articles having crossed the 100,000 reads mark each. Overall, his reads count stands at close to 8 million.

GTA: Vice City served as Mridul's introduction to Rockstar Games, and he has dedicatedly made his way through the publisher's catalog since then. If given a chance, he would love to drop into the world of Bully and relive his school days. However, he would like to recommend Grand Theft Auto 4 to beginners due to the depth of its narrative and in-game mechanics.

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Edited by Ashmita Bhatt