GTA 6 fans are heartbroken once again as the highly-anticipated Trailer 2 was not released on December 27, despite intricate fan theories.
For years, GTA 6 has been one of the most anticipated video games in history. Rockstar Games, the creators behind the legendary Grand Theft Auto franchise, officially announced the game over a year ago with its first trailer in December 2023.
Since then, excitement has only grown, with fans analyzing every leak, hint, and teaser for clues about when they might get another glimpse of the game. With a targeted release window of Fall 2025, GTA 6 is shaping up to be Rockstar’s biggest release yet.
But the hype comes with a price. Over the past year, fans have crafted countless theories about when Rockstar might release the second trailer for GTA 6. From lunar phases to cryptic social media activity, every detail has been scrutinized.
Unfortunately, most of these theories have led to dead ends. And now, December 27, 2024, a date heavily speculated as the day for GTA 6 Trailer 2, has come and gone—and fans are left with nothing but disappointment.
GTA 6 Trailer 2: December 27th Theory Explained
In the days leading up to December 27, a new fan theory emerged, connecting the clues that seemed to point toward the trailer’s release on this date. Let’s break it down:
- The Rockstar Christmas Gifts: Two mission designers from Rockstar North shared photos of holiday gifts from the company. Among the items were GTA VI-themed sweatshirts with a curious “VI” shape made of cat hair. Fans interpreted this as a playful hint about the game.
- The Cat in the Bag Symbolism: The photos also featured a literal cat in a bag and then out of the bag, a possible nod to the phrase “letting the cat out of the bag,” or revealing something.
- Highway 27 Clues: A phone number visible in the photos led fans to a Florida car dealership on Highway 27, a road that also features landmarks like a Waffle House and a car wash—both seen in leaked footage of GTA 6. Nearby, locations named “Jason’s Deli” and “Villa Lucia” added to the speculation.
- The Hidden Note: One of the photos included a handwritten note with the number “12.27” and a reference to “Loews Portofino Bay Hotel,” a hotel in Florida—a clear connection to Leonida, GTA 6’s setting.
- Rockstar’s Instagram Activity: Fans noticed that the number of posts on Rockstar’s Instagram jumped from 17 to 27 this month. The company intentionally kept the count at 27 by removing older posts before adding new ones.
- License Plate Math: A car’s license plate featured in a Rockstar post had numbers that added up to 27—a detail fans believed was no coincidence.
On top of that, GTA V’s Michael voice actor, Ned Luke shared a new post on his personal X (Twitter) account yesterday, with the caption: “December 27th [with five star emojis].”
This further fueled the speculation that a trailer for GTA 6 might be arriving on December 27, considering a GTA voice actor has also teased something on the same day. The post quickly went viral with over 50,000 likes and nearly 5 million views in less than twenty-four hours.
However, it turns out that the teaser Luke shared was for something completely different. It was announced today that Ned Luke has joined Asus ROG’s official ambassador program.
Despite all these hints, December 27 has come and there’s no sign of GTA 6 Trailer 2. As of this writing, Rockstar’s only social media activity today has been a post about its Holiday Sale.
The disappointment is palpable. Social media platforms are filled with posts from fans expressing their frustration and fatigue over the endless wait. The situation became so intense that moderators of the r/GTAVI subreddit had to lock down the community due to an overwhelming number of posts about the trailer 2 speculation.
Apart from that, recent rumors suggest that GTA 6 might face delays and slip into 2026. While Rockstar has not confirmed these reports, the possibility of an extended wait is weighing heavily on fans who have already endured years of anticipation.
What are your thoughts on the endless speculation and the potential delay? Do you think Rockstar will surprise us soon, or are we in for an even longer wait? Share your thoughts below and let us know how you’re coping with the wait for GTA 6!
