The anticipation for Grand Theft Auto VI continues to mount, yet the second trailer remains elusive—breaking a record that has many fans fuming. After more than a decade of waiting, the highly anticipated game is expected to launch sometime in 2025. This revelation followed the debut trailer, which premiered on YouTube in early December 2023 and sparked rampant speculation about when fans would catch a glimpse of the game again.

Record-Breaking Wait for Trailer 2

As of December 17, 2024, the wait for the second GTA 6 trailer officially became the longest in Rockstar Games' history. Clocking in at 379 days, it surpassed the previous record held by Grand Theft Auto V, which had a 378-day gap between its first and second trailers.

The anticipation birthed several industry reports suggesting that the game's release might slip from its initially confirmed 2025 date, implying that fans may need to endure an even longer wait for the next promotional drop of what promises to be another epic addition to the franchise.

For perspective, here’s how the trailer release timelines stack up for recent Rockstar titles:

Grand Theft Auto IV: Trailer 1: March 29, 2007 — Trailer 2: June 28, 2007 (91 days) Red Dead Redemption: Trailer 1: May 6, 2009 — Trailer 2: November 30, 2009 (208 days) Grand Theft Auto V: Trailer 1: November 2, 2011 — Trailer 2: November 14, 2012 (378 days) Red Dead Redemption 2: Trailer 1: October 20, 2016 — Trailer 2: September 28, 2017 (343 days) Grand Theft Auto VI: Trailer 1: December 2, 2023 — Trailer 2: Still Awaited.

Why the Extended Delay?

With over 380 days since the first trailer, fans are increasingly puzzled about the delay surrounding GTA 6's second trailer. Speculations had arisen regarding a possible reveal during Geoff Keighley’s annual Game Awards, but such expectations turned out to be mere wishful thinking.

Rockstar is known for its measured approach when launching marketing campaigns for its blockbuster titles, and with GTA VI already setting records for the longest wait between mainline GTA titles, many are questioning whether another few months will make a significant difference in the grand scheme of things.

Industry insiders note that time is of the essence for Rockstar as they prepare the game's comprehensive marketing strategy. A 2025 release remains possible, but a lack of trailer teasers could fuel even more speculation. As such, a trailer release in early 2025 seems likely, kicking off an aggressive promotional campaign that fans crave ahead of the game’s long-anticipated release.

The excitement and frustration surrounding Grand Theft Auto VI appear set to reach a boiling point soon—stay tuned as Rockstar prepares for what promises to be one of the gaming industry's biggest moments in the near future!