GTA 6 trailer 2 leak sparks speculation: Is April 1 release date an April fool’s joke?

A new leak suggests GTA 6 Trailer 2 could drop on April 1, but fans question if it’s a real release or an April Fool’s prank. Find out.

A new leak suggests GTA 6’s second trailer may drop on April 1, which has sparked fans' speculation. (Rockstar Games)

Fans of Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) are eagerly awaiting the release of the second trailer for the game after more than 15 months of analysing the first one. Speculation has been rife over when the next glimpse of Vice City and the new protagonist duo, Leonida and Jason, will surface. A new leak, however, has fueled the possibility that the trailer could arrive on April 1, raising doubts over whether it's an elaborate April Fool's prank.

Speculation Around the Trailer 2 Release

The buzz around GTA 6's trailer release began with a post from the LFCameron7 on Reddit, which sparked discussions of an April 1 release. The post referenced a theory originally proposed by the GTA VI O'Clock show, which gained further traction following the leak. This theory, based on marketing patterns of previous Rockstar games, suggests that the second trailer might drop either late March or early April.

The theory draws comparisons to the marketing campaigns for GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, both of which had a marketing buildup lasting five to six months before their official releases. Using this framework, GTA VI O'Clock predicts that with the game slated for a fall 2025 release, the second trailer will be released in April 2025, following a similar schedule.

Clues From an In-Game T-Shirt

Adding fuel to the fire, GTA fans have pointed to an in-game T-shirt from GTA Online, which previously predicted the release of the first trailer. The T-shirt, dubbed “One Day Will Reveal All,” features several dates, including 040125, hinting that April 1 could be significant. Fans see this as a possible teaser for an announcement on that day, further bolstering the idea of the second trailer dropping on April 1.

However, the timing of the potential release raises questions due to its proximity to April Fool's Day, making some fans wonder if Rockstar is playing a prank on the community. A report from Daily Star suggests that the release could still happen sooner than expected.

What to Expect in the Second Trailer

Fans are hoping that the second trailer will offer more insights into the characters of Lucia and Jason, the game's protagonists, and their relationship, which seems central to the storyline. Since the first trailer hinted at their romantic connection, gamers anticipate learning more about how their dynamic will play into the larger narrative as the game's release draws closer.