7 biggest takeaways from the GTA VI May 6 trailer

Rockstar Games has again caused a stir in the gaming community with the second trailer release of Grand Theft Auto VI on May 6, 2025. This second trailer gives us a glimpse of the game's story, characters, and world and provides us with a deeper insight into what is in store for players. From a crime-film nostalgic dynamic duo to an opulently detailed open world, below are the seven biggest reveals from the trailer.Lucia Caminos stands as the franchise's first female playable lead character. A Latina heroine just released from prison, Lucia teams up with Jason Duval in a story that draws comparisons to "Bonnie and Clyde." It's a pivotal change in the way Rockstar tells its stories, focusing more on character exploration and emotional impact.The trailer explores the intense and volatile romance between Lucia and Jason. Their relationship forms the core of the game's storyline, with instances of sensitivity and stress. During the second trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, one of the significant scenes portraying the increased intimacy of Lucia and Jason's relationship has them drinking beers while watching the sunset and clubbing together. The tender moments are shared between criminal activity sequences, highlighting their "Bonnie and Clyde" relationship. In one very moving instance, Jason comforts Lucia by assuring her, "You and me, Lu, we got this," echoing the trust and loyalty between them in the midst of the turmoil surrounding their lives.The trailer shows a change from the extremes of satire present in earlier installments. Plot points emphasize points such as police brutality, racist police forces, and gun violence, indicating that the plot handles issues relevant in today's world.Gaming community's beloved character, Phil Cassidy, returns in the form of "Phil's Ammu-Nation" commercial. Though the role of his, its appearance hints at something, is not defined, it definitely serves as the fans' sentimental reminder.The game takes place in the fictional state of Leonida, based on Florida. Major locations are:Vice City: A futuristic version of the classic city.Leonida Keys: Tropical islands that are similar to the Florida Keys.Grassrivers: Wetlands that are similar to the Everglades.Ambriosa: An industrial area.Mount Kalaga National Park: A mountainous area.Port Gellhorn: A rundown vacation destination.One of the most impressive sequences in the trailer is that of a huge vault being pulled along city streets, reminiscent of Fast Five's famous heist sequence. This implies that GTA VI will have set-pieces similar to big-screen action movies.Rockstar officially made the announcement that Grand Theft Auto VI is releasing on May 26, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The delay from the originally planned release in 2025 will guarantee a fine-tuned and immersive gaming experience.Also Read: GTA 6 second trailer features the action packed reference from the Fast Five movie