GTA VI Trailer 2 Breakdown: Vice City, Chaos & PC Hype

May 09, 2025

Introduction – Buckle Up, It’s Vice City Time!

The second Grand Theft Auto VI trailer just dropped like a flaming muscle car off a freeway ramp, and we at Chillblast are here for every explosive frame. Rockstar surprised us on an ordinary Tuesday with 2.5 minutes of pure Vice City mayhem. In true GTA fashion, the trailer is equal parts satire and spectacle – a sweaty, sun-soaked love letter to Florida Man’s paradise, complete with gators on the golf course and criminals on the run. It’s been 16 months since the first teaser, and this new Trailer 2 hits harder than a baseball bat to a gang member’s SUV. The hype in the GTA community is through the roof (pun intended, more on that “roof leak” in a moment), and we’re diving headfirst into all of it – the characters, the world, the Easter eggs, the soundtrack, and what it all means for our gaming rigs. Grab an E-Cola, sit back, and let’s break this down, Chillblast-style.

Lucia and Jason – Meet GTA’s New Partners in Crime

Say hello to Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval, our new partner-in-crime duo who look ready to give Bonnie and Clyde a run for their money – literally. Lucia and Jason are the two playable protagonists in GTA VI, and their dynamic already has fans buzzing. The trailer (and Rockstar’s official site) paints Lucia as a tough-as-nails fighter who’s fresh out of prison and done taking nonsense. Her father taught her to brawl from the moment she could walk, and life hasn’t stopped swinging since. She’s determined to change her odds and get that “good life” her mom dreamt of in Liberty City – even if it means breaking a few (dozen) laws to get there. In the trailer, we see Lucia robbing stores, dodging cops, and delivering roundhouse kicks like she’s auditioning for Maze Bank’s Most Wanted. Clearly, she’s not your token GTA damsel – she’s the one kicking down doors.

On the other side of this criminal power-couple is Jason Duval, a guy who “wants an easy life, but things just keep getting harder”. Jason grew up around grifters and crooks, did a stint in the Army to straighten out, and then whoops – found himself running jobs for drug smugglers in the tropical Leonida Keys. He’s street-smart but yearning for something bigger (or maybe just a break). The trailer shows Jason fixing cars, riding jet-skis, and, at one point, perched on a roof fiddling with a satellite dish. When a buddy hollers “What’re you doing up there?!”, Jason quips that he’s “fixing some leaks”. Yes, Rockstar actually went there – a cheeky wink at the notorious 2022 GTA VI footage leak that had the internet in a meltdown. Jason’s line had us cackling; even in a high-octane trailer, Rockstar couldn’t resist a little meta humour about plugging leaks (both the roof kind and the Reddit kind).

Together, Lucia and Jason are a criminal dream team with a very Vice City love story: according to the official blurb, “Meeting Lucia could be the best or worst thing to ever happen to [Jason]. Jason knows how he’d like it to turn out, but right now, it’s hard to tell.”. Are they lovers, siblings, friends? The trailer shows them embracing passionately at one point, so our money’s on lovers (nothing says romance like a felony spree by the beach). Their chemistry feels electric – think GTA V’s Trevor and Michael, if Trevor and Michael actually liked each other and danced to Latin pop on stolen yachts. Lucia’s the fierce, determined brains of the outfit; Jason’s the loyal, resourceful brawler with a heart (and humour). One thing’s for sure: these two are poised to join the pantheon of iconic GTA protagonists, and we can’t wait to cause chaos across Leonida with both of them.

The Motley Crew – GTA VI’s Wild Supporting Cast

Every GTA needs a colourful cast of allies, enemies, and oddballs, and Trailer 2 didn’t disappoint. Rockstar gave us quick glimpses (and later, a full list) of the supporting characters who will populate Vice City and the state of Leonida. They’re an eccentric bunch that could have stepped off a Miami soundstage or a particularly wild episode of Vinewood Vice. Here’s a quick tour of the rogues’ gallery we’ll be encountering (and probably doing jobs for) in GTA VI:

Cal Hampton

Jason’s buddy and resident conspiracy theorist. Cal is the kind of guy who feels “safest hanging at home, snooping on Coast Guard comms with a few beers and some private browser tabs open”. (We’re terrified to check that browser history.) He’s a paranoid, flip-flop-wearing Floridian with a love of mini-golf and government radio chatter – basically, the friend who’ll help you rob a bank but will insist on wearing a tinfoil hat during the getaway. Wildcard? Absolutely. Useless in a gunfight? Possibly. Lovable? Weirdly, yes.

Boobie Ike

A Vice City local legend turned semi-legit businessman. Boobie made it big by parlaying street hustle into a shiny “legitimate” empire of real estate, a famous strip club, and a recording studio. He’s the dude greeting you with a grin and a gold chain at the club door – all friendly until it’s time to talk business. Boobie’s all about making it rain (in the boardroom and the club), and he’s teamed up with young music mogul-in-the-making Dre’Quan on a record label. He might act like he’s just in it for himself, but rumour has it his pet project is that label Only Raw Records, and he’s hunting for the next big hit. Cross Boobie, and that smile will disappear faster than your wallet in an alleyway.

Dre’Quan Priest

Once a street hustler, now an aspiring music impresario. Dre’Quan has one foot in the gangster life and one in the music biz – he always dreamt of trading drug deals for record deals. Now he’s Boobie Ike’s protégé, and together they’ve signed the hottest rap duo in town (more on those ladies next). Dre’Quan’s days of booking low-rent acts in Boobie’s strip club might be numbered if his music gambit pays off. He’s got ambition, style, and probably a killer mixtape ready to drop. Just don’t call him a gangster – he prefers “businessman.”

Real Dimez (Bae-Luxe and Roxy)

The dynamic rap duo lighting up Vice City’s music scene. Bae-Luxe and Roxy, collectively known as Real Dimez, have been BFFs since high school and figured out how to turn shaking down dealers into catchy rap verses. These gals had a viral hit with local rapper DWNPLY back in the day, and after a five-year hiatus (and who knows how many Twitter feuds), they’re signed to Dre’Quan’s label hoping to strike gold again. Expect sharp lyrics, sharper nails, and a ton of relentless social media presence. If there’s an in-game Bleeter or LifeInvader feed, Real Dimez will be all over it. They’re in it for the fame, the fortune, and the fun – and we can’t wait to see what trouble they drag us into.

Raul Batista

A seasoned bank robber who’s as charming as he is dangerous. Raul is the guy who’s pulled off more scores than you’ve had hot dinners, always on the lookout for fresh talent to do the risky dirty work while he plans the next big job. Confidence? Check. Cunning? Double check. He’s the suave older criminal who might mentor Lucia and Jason – or double-cross them if the payout is shiny enough. The trailer shows him arms-crossed on a speedboat, likely plotting his next heist. His motto? “Bigger risk, bigger reward.” Just watch your back around this one; he didn’t survive this long by being nice.

Brian Heder

Don’t let the grandpa vibes fool you – Brian is a drug kingpin straight out of the Keys’ “golden age” of smuggling. He’s an old-school smuggler who still runs product through his boat yard alongside his formidable third wife, Lori. Brian’s got the whole wise-and-wily act down pat. He prefers letting the younger generation do the legwork; in fact, he lets Jason live rent-free in one of his shacks if Jason helps with local shakedowns and drops by for Lori’s famous sangria now and then. (Priorities, right?) Picture a grizzled fella in a Hawaiian shirt, probably pointing a shotgun while giving you life advice. He’s part employer, part landlord, part crazy Florida uncle. And if that voice sounds familiar, GTA sleuths think Brian Heder is voiced by none other than character actor Stephen Root (of Office Space and Barry fame) – a theory basically confirmed by that unmistakable tone in the trailer. We love a good celebrity cameo with our cocaine shipments.

This crew is as GTA as it gets – equal parts absurd, dangerous, and oddly endearing. Whether they’re allies or antagonists (or that fun grey area in between), they’ll make the storyline richer. From paranoid beach bums to moguls and music stars, Vice City is going to feel alive with personalities. And you can bet we’ll be doing missions for all of them – probably while delivering one-liners and dodging bullets.

Welcome to Leonida – Vice City & Beyond (A Tour of the Map)

Rockstar isn’t just giving us a city – GTA VI is dropping an entire state of Leonida on our heads, with six main locations to explore. If you thought San Andreas was huge, wait till you see what’s in store here. The trailer teases everything from neon cityscapes to swampy marshlands and even mountain trails (yes, Florida has mountains now, just roll with it). Here’s a quick guided tour (pack your sunscreen and maybe a bulletproof vest):

Vice City

The one, the only – welcome back to Miami… er, we mean Vice City. It’s the jewel of Leonida: all glitz, neon, and crime under the swaying palm trees. The trailer shows familiar sights updated for the modern day – bikini-clad dancers on Ocean Beach, sports cars racing past art-deco buildings, and probably more than a few dudes in tropical shirts with concealed weapons. Expect beaches, nightclubs, and excess. If GTA Vice City in the ’80s was a cocaine-fuelled party, GTA VI’s Vice City in the 2020s is that party cranked to 11 with smartphones and influencers filming every madcap moment. We’ll be robbing, shooting, and joyriding through a metropolis that’s equal parts paradise and chaos. Pro tip: Don’t feed the seagulls (they might be working for the cops).

Leonida Keys

Down at the southern tip of the map lies the Leonida Keys, Rockstar’s take on the Florida Keys. Think gorgeous tropical islands connected by bridges, where the sunsets are orange, and the criminal opportunities are golden. This is where Jason tried to lay low but ended up “working for local drug runners” in his backstory. The trailer shots of the Keys show sparkling blue water – perfect for jet ski getaways – and stilt houses that could hide all manner of contraband underneath. It’s the kind of place you go fishing and catch a bale of unknown substance. Tranquil and treacherous, the Keys will likely be our playground for boat chases, smuggling missions, and maybe a little R&R (steal a yacht, enjoy the view, then evade the Coast Guard – thanks, Cal, for the radio tip-offs!).

Grassrivers

Up next, an area called Grassrivers – almost certainly Leonida’s answer to the Everglades, the famous Floridian swamps. If the name didn’t give it away (a river of grass, literally), the trailer shows murky wetlands with airboats skimming through alligator-infested waters. Yes, gators are confirmed – one scene even has an alligator casually strolling across a golf course, like it owns the place (technically, it probably does). Grassrivers is going to be the wild backcountry: picture marshy plains where you can lose the law (or your limbs, if you’re not careful). Rockstar seems to be taking a page from Red Dead Redemption 2 by making wildlife a big part of the world – the animals “roam these lands in ways we haven’t seen in this franchise before”. Translation: we might wrestle a python or two, or go hunting and fishing for side money, or inadvertently become gator chow if we wade in unprepared. Pack your insect repellent and a shotgun, folks; the wilderness is calling.

Port Gellhorn

A bustling port city, likely based on Florida’s industrial harbours (think Tampa meets Jacksonville). We haven’t seen too much of Port Gellhorn yet, but the name screams “big ships and shady deals.” Expect container yards perfect for cover-based shootouts, shipping canals for thrilling boat escapes, and a melting pot of dockworkers, sailors, and gangsters. If Vice City is where you flaunt your wealth, Port Gellhorn is where you quietly smuggle it in. We’re hoping for some classic GTA port missions – remember sneaking aboard freight ships in previous games? – plus maybe a bit of import/export business to make use of all those fancy stolen cars. One quick shot in the trailer shows a massive cargo ship on the horizon; if we’re lucky, we’ll get to climb it, blow it up, or both.

Ambrosia

With a name like Ambrosia (food of the gods, anyone?), this location is intriguing. It could be a small town or inland city in Leonida. Maybe Rockstar’s version of Orlando or another slice of Floridian sprawl? The trailer has a blink-and-you-miss-it shot of a sign for Ambrosia – it looks like a quaint Americana town… the kind that’s ripe for being turned upside down by a GTA storyline. Perhaps Ambrosia is the peaceful suburb or retirement community where nothing bad ever happens – until Lucia and Jason roll in with their heist plans and automatic weapons. We can imagine a mission where you scam a bunch of golf-cart-driving billionaires or, given the name, perhaps Ambrosia has a big agricultural or theme park vibe (please, Rockstar, let there be a parody theme park). Either way, the contrast of Ambrosia’s sweet name with GTA mayhem is comedy gold in the making.

Mount Kalaga National Park

Yes, you read that right – a mountain in “Florida.” Leonida’s fiction lets Rockstar slip in a National Park with a mountain range, giving us some elevation change and woodland terrain. Mount Kalaga looks lush and green in the trailer, like a slice of the Appalachians teleported to the south. This means hiking trails, wildlife (bears? cougars? or just more gators with hiking boots?), and gorgeous vistas to admire after you’ve crashed your helicopter on the summit. We saw characters driving ATVs up dusty paths – off-roading is back, baby! National Parks in the GTA universe tend to be hotbeds for hidden collectibles and creepy Easter eggs (Mt. Chiliad mystery, anyone?). Keep an eye out for Sasquatch… or maybe an escaped cougar from Vice City’s zoo. Also, the name Kalaga – could it be a tongue-in-cheek anagram of “Kalash” (as in AK-47)? Probably not, but we’ll be packing heavy firepower on our nature hikes just in case.

From city streets packed with supercars and bikinis to swamps humming with crickets and criminal opportunity, GTA VI’s world is looking like the most diverse sandbox Rockstar has ever made. The state of Leonida is basically a giant invitation to mischief: one minute you’re robbing a mansion in Vice City, the next you’re speeding an airboat through Grassrivers with the law on your tail and a hungry gator snapping behind you. We even glimpsed what looked like a hurricane news report in the trailer – a hint that dynamic weather (maybe even a storyline hurricane event) could play a role. Only in GTA could a natural disaster be the backdrop for a high-speed chase. Leonida is going to be our criminal playground, and we’re itching to explore every inch – and blow half of it up.

Next-Level Visuals and Gameplay Teases

Let’s talk graphics and gameplay – because GTA VI is looking insanely good. Trailer 2 gave us a lot to drool over: from the sweat glistening on Lucia’s brow in a boxing gym to the way palm trees sway in the hurricane winds, Rockstar’s RAGE engine is flexing hard. The level of detail is jaw-dropping. We saw Jason’s tank top actually soaked in sweat after a brawl, neon reflections in puddles on Vice City streets, and individual scales on a freaking iguana crossing the road. It’s clear Rockstar wants to make this the most immersive GTA world yet, one where even the small moments (like grabbing a slice of pizza at a corner store) look cinematic. At one point, Lucia is riding on a fan-boat through the swamps at sunset, and it’s downright gorgeous – if your PC’s GPU had feelings, it would be both excited and terrified.

Beyond looks, the trailer hints at gameplay elements that have us metaphorically smashing the preorder button. We know the story kicks off with a heist gone sideways for Lucia and Jason, which means the game will likely feature heists galore (building on the elaborate multi-stage heists of GTA V and GTA Online). The footage shows our protagonists sticking up convenience stores, evading police in dramatic fashion, and even an alligator wrestling scene – yes, there’s a quick cut of a man literally wrestling an alligator in a swamp. If that doesn’t scream “game of the year,” I don’t know what does. This could hint at a mechanic for interacting with animals (perhaps inspired by Red Dead Redemption 2’s hunting system) or it could just be an insane cutscene. Either way, PETA might want to cover their eyes.

The trailer also features high-octane set pieces: a tanker truck exploding on a highway, a police chopper shining a spotlight through the night, Lucia dual-wielding pistols while riding on the roof of a speeding muscle car – the kind of classic, over-the-top action that GTA thrives on. We catch a glimpse of Jason scuba diving near a shipwreck (underwater exploration confirmed!), and Lucia igniting a Molotov cocktail during what looks like a nightclub shootout. If you were worried GTA VI would be anything less than an adrenaline-fuelled crime simulator, worry not. It looks like we’ll have more toys and freedom than ever: airboats, fanboats, jetskis, muscle cars, maybe even wild animals as weapons (release the gators on the bad guys?). And yes, that was a pet Chihuahua on a pink leash strolling by in Vice City – so dogs are in the game, and we can only hope petting them (or accidentally running them over) is possible.

One interesting detail: in one scene, Jason is tinkering with a classic car engine, possibly hinting at a vehicle modding system or maintenance mechanics. Another quick shot shows Lucia at a shooting range with a familiar one-armed instructor on the TV in the background (we’ll spill the beans: that’s a beloved Vice City character making a cameo – see Easter Eggs section!). Little details like Jason wearing a “V-Rock” t-shirt didn’t escape us either. V-Rock, of course, was the headbanging radio station from the original Vice City, so whether it’s back on the radio dial or just a nostalgia Easter egg, it put a big grin on our faces. The gameplay vibes we’re getting are “GTA V meets RDR2 and goes on spring break.” Imagine GTA V’s refined shooting and driving, RDR2’s attention to world realism and side activities, and a touch of Saints Row wackiness (it’s Florida, after all).

In summary: GTA VI looks poised to raise the bar on what an open-world game can do. Incredible visuals? Check. Wide-ranging activities (from heists to hunting)? Check. A living world with dynamic weather (storms, maybe even a hurricane) and wildlife? Check. The ability to cause unprecedented amounts of digital property damage? Oh, you know it. We’re already planning how many ways we can escape a 5-star wanted level in Leonida (note to selves: stealing a swamp tour airboat might be a hilarious new option). Start polishing your keyboard/mouse or controller, because when we finally get our hands on GTA VI, it’s gonna be hard to ever log off.

Easter Eggs & Fan Service – Rockstar’s Little Love Letters

Rockstar loves to pepper their trailers with hidden goodies, and Trailer 2 is chock-full of Easter eggs and fan-service moments that long-time GTA fans are high-fiving over. We’ve already mentioned a couple (that “fixing leaks” joke – still laughing, Rockstar), but let’s run through the big ones that have the community buzzing:

Phil Cassidy Returns (Sort of)

In a blink-and-you-miss-it moment, none other than Phil Cassidy – yes, the one-armed firearms enthusiast from GTA: Vice City – makes a cameo via a TV commercial. Eagle-eyed fans spotted Phil on a television screen in the trailer, pitching guns at what looks like Ammu-Nation or a similar gun store. He’s older (as he should be, having blown his arm off with boomshine back in the ’80s) but unmistakable, wearing his camo gear and goofy grin. This is prime fan service; Phil is a cult favourite character who’s appeared in multiple GTA titles. Having him show up as the face of a gun shop in GTA VI’s world is both hilarious and a neat way to tie the new Vice City to the old. It’s like Rockstar saying, “Hey, remember this guy? He’s still around, selling you guns, and probably still half-drunk on boomshine.” We love it. Here’s hoping we get to pay old Phil a visit in-game and maybe try out a shooting range challenge or two with him cheering us on.

“Roof Leak” Inside Joke

We already covered this, but it bears repeating: the trailer’s opening line is Jason claiming he’s fixing “some leaks” on a roof. This is Rockstar’s cheeky acknowledgement of the massive GTA VI leaks that hit the internet in 2022. It’s not often a company nods to a major breach like that, but Rockstar turned it into a tongue-in-cheek moment that sets the tone. Essentially, they’re telling us, “We know you saw some unfinished stuff, but here we are, officially patching things up and giving you the real deal.” It’s the kind of meta-humour Rockstar excels at (recall GTA V’s digs at internet culture and gaming itself). We’re here for it – and we appreciate the company’s ability to laugh at its own misfortunes. Consider the roof officially fixed, and the hype floodgates wide open.

V-Rock and the Vice City Nostalgia

As noted, Jason’s sporting a vintage V-Rock radio station tee in one shot. In another scene, we saw a neon sign for “Bait & Tackle” that resembles the old Pier 1 shop from Vice City, and there’s a boat in the background named “Carolina” (possibly a subtle reference to Carolina, the Missing Child billboard from GTA Vice City Stories – okay, that one might be a reach, but GTA lore nerds noticed!). The music choices (we’ll talk more about soundtrack next) also lean heavily into the 1980s Vice City vibe, despite the modern setting. All of this feels like Rockstar tipping its hat to the fan-favourite Vice City of old while moving forward. Vice City in GTA VI isn’t a time capsule – it’s present day – but that doesn’t mean we won’t see nods to Tommy Vercetti’s era. Don’t be surprised if you stumble upon a dilapidated Malibu Club or a statue dedicated to some “family man” who once ran the town (Tommy, we’re looking at you). Even small details like street names and murals might reference past characters or events. The “Vice City News” segments in the trailer also had a familiar logo styling that gave us flashbacks. For veterans of the series, exploring this new Vice City will be like a nostalgic trip and a brand-new adventure rolled into one.

Red Dead Redemption Cross-Over Lore

Here’s a fun one: a freeze-frame analysis of the trailer revealed that the $1 bills in GTA VI’s world bear the face of a character from Red Dead Redemption 2’s universe (one of the old-timey figures from RDR2’s state currencies). That suggests Rockstar is slyly confirming that the worlds of RDR and GTA share some connected history or universe lore. It’s a minor detail – the kind only the most obsessive fans will notice – but it has big implications for the continuity geeks. Could there be other RDR2 callbacks? Maybe an importable Kentucky Saddler horse in GTA Online? (Okay, probably not.) Still, knowing Rockstar, there will be plenty of intertextual nuggets like this. They love to keep their universes rich and somewhat connected with these winks. Keep your eyes peeled on in-game book titles, newspaper clippings, and graffiti – you never know what past story might be referenced.

These Easter eggs show Rockstar’s dedication to fan service without derailing the story. They’re little rewards for paying attention and a way of saying thank you to the players who’ve been along for this wild ride for decades. If Trailer 2 had this many hidden goodies, imagine the full game – we’re expecting a treasure hunt of Easter eggs, from GTA III all the way to RDR2 and beyond. Part of the fun will be sharing our discoveries (“Did you see the Bigfoot silhouette in the swamp at 2 AM during a thunderstorm?!” or “I found CJ’s old crack house referenced on a historical plaque!”). GTA VI is going to be an Easter egg paradise, and we are so ready to hunt.

Tunes to Commit Crime To – The Soundtrack Highlights

No GTA experience is complete without a killer soundtrack blasting from your stolen car’s radio, and Trailer 2 has already given us a sneak peek at the bangers we’ll be jamming to in GTA VI. In typical Rockstar fashion, the music choices are on-point and eclectic, mixing era classics with regional flavour to set the vibe. Here are the tracks confirmed from the trailer (go ahead and queue these up on your media player of choice for maximum immersion):

“Hot Together” – The Pointer Sisters

An upbeat funk/pop track from the late ’80s, bringing that classic Vice City energy. The Pointer Sisters’ grooves are instantly recognisable, and this song’s inclusion screams Ocean Drive cruising. Sunshine, convertible tops down, neon lights flickering – Vice City mood = set.

“Everybody Have Fun Tonight” – Wang Chung

You probably know the chorus (“Everybody have fun tonight, everybody Wang Chung tonight!”). This 1986 hit is the epitome of cheesy fun – and it plays in the trailer right when the chaos ramps up. It’s an ironic choice too: nothing like a peppy tune about having fun while Lucia and Jason are, say, outrunning about 20 cop cars. If an ’80s-themed radio station is in GTA VI, this song is undoubtedly on its playlist. We’ll be tuning in while causing mayhem, guaranteed.

“Child Support” – Zenglen

A curveball for those not in the know – Zenglen is a famous Haitian kompa music band. Child Support brings a Caribbean flavour, likely reflecting Leonida’s cultural mix (South Florida has a huge Caribbean community). This track’s rhythmic, danceable beat underscores a scene in the trailer set in a lively neighbourhood – possibly Little Haiti in Vice City. Rockstar always loads the radio with local flavour, so expect a Caribbean music station with kompa, soca, and reggae that’ll make you want to two-step between gunfights.

“Talkin’ to Myself Again” – Tammy Wynette

Nothing like a classic country tearjerker to underscore your… high-speed boat escape? Yes, the First Lady of Country Music, Tammy Wynette, croons in the trailer, suggesting a country/western station will be in the game. This is notable because we haven’t had a country station since GTA: San Andreas. Given Leonida’s mix of urban and rural, it fits. Imagine hauling down a dirt road in Mount Kalaga National Park with Tammy on the radio – a little bit of twang while you evade the law. It’s the small pleasures.

And as a bonus, recall that Trailer 1 (way back when) featured “Love Is a Long Road” by Tom Petty. Tom Petty is a Gainesville, Florida native and that song’s a 1980s rock gem – further cementing that GTA VI is going heavy on classic rock and pop alongside modern tracks. The inclusion of Petty and these Trailer 2 songs suggests we might see multiple stations spanning genres and decades: likely a contemporary hip-hop station (none of those songs were modern rap, so that’s a given gap), a Latin music station (we caught a snippet of what sounded like reggaeton in a nightclub scene), an EDM station for the club heads, the aforementioned country station, a classic rock station, and maybe an ’80s retro station. If Jason’s V-Rock shirt is prophetic, we could even get an all-’80s station where original V-Rock DJs come out of retirement to spin the hits – how cool would that be?

One more thing:

In one scene, our characters walk by a live street performer singing something that could be an original in-game track (Rockstar often composes parody songs or brings in in-universe bands, like Love Fist from old Vice City). We might also get some real-world Latin hits given Lucia’s background – crossing fingers for a little Bad Bunny or some classic Gloria Estefan to pay homage to Miami sound. And please, Rockstar, more hilarious talk radio and ads – we need that Chatterbox or VCPR style satire to soundtrack our long drives between heists.

All in all, the soundtrack is shaping up to be an absolute treat. We’ll be stealing cars just to hear what’s playing – and maybe, just maybe, obeying traffic laws for a minute so we don’t interrupt our favourite song. One moment you’re headbanging to Wang Chung as you crash through a billboard, next you’re quietly vibing to Tammy Wynette under the stars in the swamp. That’s the GTA life, and we love every second of it

Release Date Confirmed (Console) – But What About PC?

Alright, time for the big question: When do we actually get to play this thing?! The trailer ends by flashing the confirmed release date, and yes, the rumours were true – GTA VI is slated for release on May 26, 2026 on consoles (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S). Mark your calendars (and maybe start drafting that “sick day” email for late May 2026). Rockstar has delayed the game a couple of times already, but now that we have a specific date, the hope is we won’t see further slippage. Of course, this launch is for consoles first, which leaves us PC gamers clutching our RGB keyboards in anticipation (or agony).

If you’ve followed Rockstar’s track record, you know the drill: big titles hit console first, and the PC port comes later – sometimes much later. GTA V took a whopping 19 months to jump from PS3/Xbox 360 to PC. Red Dead Redemption 2 was a bit kinder, with about a 13-month gap between its console launch and PC debut. If we apply that calculus to GTA VI, we at Chillblast are bracing ourselves for a potential 2027 PC release window. It’s an educated guess that lines up with those previous gaps, and frankly, we’d love to be wrong and see it sooner – but knowing Rockstar, patience is key. They’ll want the extra time to ensure the PC version is polished to perfection (and maybe to double-dip on sales, let’s be honest). We’re as eager as anyone to see Leonida in 4K with maxed-out settings, but we also know not to hold our breath. The silver lining: by the time GTA VI lands on PC, hardware will have leaped even further, so we’ll be able to run it better (or this is just what we tell ourselves to cope).

For console players, May 2026 can’t come fast enough. For PC players, the wait will be harder – we’ll be dodging spoilers like a five-star wanted level chase. But rest assured, a PC version will happen. Rockstar and its parent company Take-Two know that the PC audience is massive (GTA V is still one of Steam’s top played games even a decade later). And with GTA Online likely extending into GTA VI, they’ll want the PC community on board to keep those shark cards flowing. In the meantime, PC folks might have to endure the longest year (or two) ever. Maybe Rockstar will surprise us this time and shorten the gap – the industry has changed, and PC is a bigger market than it used to be. But until we hear otherwise, 2027 is our best bet and the one we’re citing in pencil on our timelines.

So what do we do while we wait (aside from crying gently into our mousepads)? We prepare. Which brings us to…

Gearing Up – Getting Your PC Ready for GTA VI

If you’re like us, the moment you saw those gorgeous GTA VI visuals, you started thinking, “Can my PC even run this??” It’s never too early to start planning your hardware upgrades for the ultimate Leonida experience. The good news is we’ve got you covered – Chillblast has a handy guide on GTA 6’s expected PC system requirements and recommended gaming PCs on our site. We won’t go full tech-talk here, but the bottom line: GTA VI will be a graphical beast. You’ll want a strong multi-core CPU (to handle that complex world simulation), a beefy GPU (for all those high-res textures and fancy effects), and plenty of RAM to keep Leonida running smooth.

Over at Chillblast’s GTA 6 PC specs and recommended PCs guide, we break down the predicted requirements and showcase some of our custom-built rigs that are champing at the bit to render Vice City in all its glory. Whether you’re aiming for a 1080p experience or going all out in 4K with ray tracing, we have suggestions for each tier. Maybe you’re eyeing that new RTX 50-series GPU or pondering an upgrade to a PCIe 5.0 SSD for faster load times – now’s a good time to future-proof. After all, if you’re going to roam a map that might be bigger than GTA V, RDR2, and Skyrim combined, you might as well do it at a silky framerate with ultra settings.

Consider this our public service announcement: don’t wait until 2026 to realise your machine is more outdated than Kent Paul’s fashion sense. Check out our guide, see what GTA VI might demand, and start planning that upgrade. We at Chillblast are as excited as you are to see GTA VI push the limits of PC graphics – and we’re here to ensure you’ve got the hardware to enjoy every neon-tinted pixel. Whether you’re going to build your own rig or grab one of our pre-configured beasts, we’ve got the know-how (and shameless enthusiasm) to help you get Vice City-ready.

(Seriously, go look at the guide – even if it’s just to gawk at the specs we think GTA VI might require. It’s better to be safe than sorry when the next-gen chaos drops.)

Conclusion – Counting the Days to Chaos

If it isn’t obvious, we’re beyond hyped for Grand Theft Auto VI. Trailer 2 has delivered the laughs, the thrills, and the absolute absurdity we hoped for, all wrapped in that signature GTA satirical style. As a PC hardware bunch by day and gamers by night, we’re thrilled not just for the game, but also for the chance to push our systems to the limit in service of Rockstar’s latest masterpiece. Vice City and the state of Leonida are calling, promising a sandbox of sun, sin, and sand (lots of sand – so much sand). The protagonists Lucia and Jason already feel like old criminal pals we can’t wait to ride into battle with, the supporting cast has more personality than a Love Fist music video, and the world is bursting with things to do and see (and blow up).

We’ll be replaying that trailer on loop, dissecting every frame for clues, and daydreaming about the stories we’ll craft in GTA VI’s open world. The only thing left to do now is hear from you. What are you most excited about in GTA VI? Is it cruising the streets of Vice City blasting 80s tunes? Planning the perfect heist with Lucia and Jason? Petting (or fleeing from) a gator in Grassrivers? Or maybe just causing general mayhem and seeing how many stars you can rack up in this new world? Let us know in the comments or on social – we want to hear your wildest hopes and hare-brained schemes. After all, half the fun of a new GTA is the shared hype and hilarity among fans.

As we count down to 2026 (and grit our teeth for that probable PC wait till 2027), one thing’s for sure: GTA VI is set to be an absolute blast. Stay tuned to Chillblast for more GTA news, PC performance tips, and maybe a satirical take or two as we get closer to launch. Until then, keep your wanted levels low and your FPS high, and join us in imagining the carnage to come. Everybody have fun tonight – everybody (Vice) Chung tonight!

Now, sound off: what are you hyped for most, and what ridiculous stunt are you planning on day one in GTA VI? We’ll see you in Vice City, kids – we’ll be the ones blasting Wang Chung and driving a stolen sports car into the sunset. Game on!