- GTA VI trailer dropped in December 2023 and there has been nothing since then
- As per ex-Rockstar Games dev, this is a good thing
- He says that a second trailer is not needed
It’s been over a year since Rockstar dropped the much-awaited trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI. And while fans are still picking apart every single frame of it, there’s been complete radio silence from the studio ever since. No new trailers. No big updates. Just… quiet.
But maybe that’s exactly the point.
Former Rockstar technical director Obbe Vermeij has now weighed in, and he says more trailers just aren’t needed. In a post on X, Vermeij said that the hype around GTA VI is already off the charts, and dropping just one trailer might actually be a smart move. “There is more than enough hype around VI and the element of surprise is going to make the release only bigger as an event,” he said.
Less Noise, More Mystery
This kind of restraint is pretty rare in the games industry, where studios tend to flood the internet with teaser clips, developer diaries, and cinematic trailers to keep their games trending. But Rockstar has always done things a little differently—and it’s worked for them.
Let’s not forget: the first GTA VI trailer broke the internet. It became the most viewed non-music video on YouTube in 24 hours. Fans are still arguing over whether a blink-and-you-miss-it character is actually Tracy from GTA V. And yeah, someone slowed the footage down to frame-by-frame levels to complain about how the hair didn’t move realistically. Welcome to the internet.
The (Unintended) Leak That Stole the Spotlight
Of course, not all GTA VI content has come directly from Rockstar. One of the game’s biggest leaks—ironically—came via TikTok, and reportedly involved a Rockstar employee’s own child. That leak gave players a very early look at in-development footage and sent the community into a frenzy. The footage was taken down quickly, but not before screenshots and clips spread like wildfire.
Despite the chaos, Rockstar has stayed quiet. No statements. No denials. No confirmations.
Hype Without the Hustle
In a world where studios often oversell and underdeliver, Rockstar’s minimalist approach feels refreshing. One trailer. No fluff. Let the game speak for itself.
And honestly? It’s working. GTA VI doesn’t need five trailers and a countdown clock to get people excited. We’ve already waited over a decade for this. What’s a little more silence?
