Following the rescheduling of Grand Theft Auto VI`s release to May 2026, Rockstar Games unveiled a second trailer along with a series of new high-resolution screenshots. One particular image has captured significant community attention, with users pointing out what they believe to be a child depicted in the scene.
This observation has ignited widespread debate across social media platforms. Some players are convinced this marks the first time the developers will incorporate children into the core gameplay environment of the GTA series. Conversely, others contend the figure in the screenshot is merely a shorter-than-average adult non-player character (NPC).
Historically, instances of children appearing in Rockstar titles have been highly restricted. For example, Red Dead Redemption 2 featured children, but interactions with them were strictly limited or non-existent.
The potential inclusion of children in GTA VI could have implications for the game`s age rating. Consequently, many observers speculate that even if children are present in the final version, their roles will likely be confined to background elements or appearances solely within cinematic sequences. This approach would help mitigate potential legal challenges and ethical controversies that Rockstar has encountered in the past.
GTA VI is scheduled for release on May 26, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Finley Holt