Rockstar drops a new trailer for GTA 6 along details about the characters, map and more

In a recent announcement, Rockstar Games confirmed a delay in the highly anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, which resulted in a wave of mixed emotions among fans. To soften the […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Rockstar drops a new trailer for GTA 6 along details about the characters, map and more appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

May 7, 2025 - 11:13

Rockstar drops a new trailer for GTA 6 along details about the characters, map and more

In a recent announcement, Rockstar Games confirmed a delay in the highly anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, which resulted in a wave of mixed emotions among fans. To soften the blow, the studio has released a stunning new trailer that introduces the game's dual protagonists.

Players will take on the roles of Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, alongside a cast of intriguing supporting characters, each with their own criminal aspirations and backstories. Watch the second GTA 6 trailer on Rockstar's YouTube channel.

As reported by PC Gamer, Rockstar has also posted a teaser page which reveals more details about the game. Grand Theft Auto 6 is set in a fictional version of Florida, which is called Leonida. The map includes 6 regions: Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, and Mount Kalaga National Park.

Vice City is based on Miami, which isn't a surprise as it has existed in prior games in the GTA franchise. According to fans on Reddit, Leonida Keys is similar to Florida Keys, Grassrivers is likely the Everglades. Port Gellhorn could be Tampa, while Ambrosia may be St. Augustine. Mount Kalaga National Park however seems to be something fictional which could have been created to provide some variety in the landscape.

Jason is a former military man who got entangled with the local drug trade in the Keys. Lucia is an ex-con seeking to turn her life around after a stint in prison. Their paths intertwine when a seemingly simple heist spirals out of control, setting the stage for unfolding chaos. Jason’s troubled history with grifters and crooks, coupled with Lucia’s determination to make smart choices post-incarceration, creates a compelling narrative foundation for players.

The supporting cast further enriches the narrative landscape. Characters like Cal Hampton, an online conspiracy theorist, and Boobie Ike, a street thug turned local entrepreneur who runs a multifaceted business empire, offer insights into the diverse world of crime that permeates the game's storyline. Dre'Quan Priest was a street hustler who wants to break into the music industry, and the professional bank robber, Raul Bautista, searches for talent willing to partake in high-stakes risks. Meanwhile, a notorious kingpin, Brian Heder looms large over the criminal underworld, maintaining his operation amid the chaos.

GTA 6 Leonida graphics

The new trailer has left viewers captivated with its striking visuals, who labelled it as "the most visually stunning game" yet, raising expectations even higher despite the delay. Rockstar's ability to weave together a rich tapestry of characters and plot lines suggests that the wait for GTA 6 may very well be worth it.

Fans from Florida have showered praise on the details in the game trailer and screenshots, saying that Leonida looks very accurate to the real Florida. Some keen-eyed fans also spotted how Jason's hair and facial hair differed in various scenes in the trailer, which seems to suggest that players will be able to customize their character's appearance.

Grand Theft Auto VI will release on May 26, 2026, for Xbox Series S, X and PlayStation 5. It is unclear when the PC version will be launched. As the hype builds up for GTA 6, fans are left wondering what fresh surprises the final product will hold when it eventually arrives.

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