Rockstar Games unveiled the second trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI on May 6th. As the most anticipated game of next year, and potentially the entire decade, the trailer is packed with hidden details and easter eggs. Here`s a comprehensive breakdown of everything we discovered in this major gaming reveal.
While the first trailer primarily focused on Vice City and its vibrant atmosphere, leaving the narrative and main characters largely to speculation based on rumors and leaks, this second trailer aims to provide more clarity. It puts the spotlight firmly on the protagonists and even includes an official synopsis for the game.
Jason and Lucia always knew they operated outside the law. But when an attempt to score some easy money goes sideways, they`re thrust into the darker corners of America`s sunniest state, caught up in a vast criminal conspiracy that spans all of Leonida—and the only way out of this mess is by working together.
The widespread rumors are officially confirmed: the game features two main characters, Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. However, the earlier theory suggesting they might be siblings seems less likely now, not just because of their different surnames, but also their interactions shown in the trailer, including what appears to be a hug.
Character Breakdown: Jason Duval
Name: Jason is a common English name derived from the ancient Greek hero Jason, famed leader of the Argonauts on their quest for the Golden Fleece.
Surname: Duval is a French surname meaning “from the valley.” It`s a fairly common name; think of actor Robert Duvall or musician William DuVall from Alice in Chains. Interestingly, another William DuVall was the first governor of Florida, the real-world inspiration for the state of Leonida in the game.
It`s hard to say how long Jason has been a resident of Vice City. While Florida was historically a Spanish colony, France controlled neighboring Louisiana, so his ancestors could have settled in the area long ago.
Jason resides in a somewhat rundown stilt house by the coast, and the opening dialogue suggests he isn`t paying rent. He drives a Vapid vehicle that appears to be based on the Ford Ranchero. It`s curious why he has this vehicle rather than a Picador, which is based on the El Camino.
From the initial shots, Jason is depicted as a young, athletic white man. He seems to attract attention and is shown lifting weights on the beach. His tan suggests he`s been in Vice City for some time, even if he wasn`t born there. His job involves collecting debts.
His tattoos are particularly noteworthy. On his left shoulder, he has a skull in a beret, pierced by a bayonet, over a parachute. The text includes “Marauder” and the letters “B C O”. This strongly suggests a background in an airborne division, possibly the in-game equivalent of the US Army Airborne.
His second tattoo, a bird pierced by an arrow, is styled in a way that could be interpreted as Native American or Polynesian. This design might reference the classic fable of the eagle struck down by an arrow crafted with its own feathers. This tale, notably retold by Jean de La Fontaine, carries the moral that we are often the architects of our own misfortune.
Additional details from the official website reveal that Jason isn`t originally from Vice City. He grew up surrounded by con artists and even served in the army in an attempt to leave his past behind. Fate eventually brought him to the Keys (the game`s counterpart to the Florida Keys archipelago south of the peninsula), where he now works for local drug couriers, doing what he does best. The site notes he dreams of an easy life but finds it increasingly complex, and that meeting Lucia has been a major turning point, though its ultimate impact remains to be seen, he holds onto hope.
Character Breakdown: Lucia Caminos
Name: Lucia is a common name originating from the Latin word “lux,” meaning “light.”
Surname: Caminos is a Spanish surname meaning “path” or “road.” It`s not a particularly common surname.
Given that Florida (and Leonida) was historically a Spanish colony, it`s highly probable that Lucia, a Latina character, is a native of Vice City.
I didn`t notice any tattoos or significant scars on Lucia. Like Jason, she is young and in good physical condition. The trailer shows her demonstrating impressive martial arts skills, including kicking an opponent in the face during a fight or training session, suggesting training beyond typical street brawling.
According to the official website, Lucia`s life has been a continuous struggle since her father taught her to fight at a young age. She was imprisoned while attempting to help her family but managed to get out through sheer luck. This experience has seemingly motivated her to act smarter. Her primary goal is to achieve the comfortable life her mother once envisioned while in Liberty City, and she`s now taking active steps to make that happen.
Jason lives his seemingly peaceful life, fixing the roof, lifting weights, and engaging in minor robberies, until his girlfriend Lucia is released from prison. The reason for her incarceration isn`t explicitly stated, but it`s clear she isn`t fully free initially. The trailer shows her wearing an ankle monitor and later a reflective vest, suggesting she might be under house arrest or performing community service.
However, the ankle monitor doesn`t appear to last, as it`s absent in later scenes. The reflective vest resembles those worn during community service clean-ups under police supervision. The letters “LDC” on it likely stand for “Leonida Department of Corrections,” mirroring Florida`s correctional system.
This period of supervised, lawful living appears short-lived. According to the official website, Lucia devises a “brilliant” new criminal scheme almost immediately after her release. The trailer itself makes it clear that a quiet life isn`t for her.
Trailer Scene-by-Scene Details and Easter Eggs
Opening Scene: Introduces Jason and the house he shares with Lucia, with his Vapid car (based on the Ford Ranchero) parked outside. Jason`s line about “fixing leaks” is speculated by some to be a playful nod to the significant leaks of GTA VI development footage that occurred previously.
Brian Heder: The next shot introduces Brian Heder, a small-time drug courier who employs Jason. Brian provides the house rent-free in exchange for Jason working as a debt collector, and he urges Jason to get to work collecting money from tenants. Brian drives a Vapid pickup truck, likely based on the Ford Ranger.
Lori?: The woman in the background greeting Jason might be Lori, Brian`s wife, though this isn`t confirmed. Her car has distinctive cat paw stickers, hinting at potential car customization options like this for players.
Music: The background music in this early section is “Child Support” by the Haitian group Zenglen.
Debt Collection: Jason is shown collecting debts from Brian`s tenants. The significance of “420” visible on a matchbox in this scene remains unclear.
Phone Number: A phone number is visible on a cash register. It doesn`t match any known character numbers. Speculation suggests it could potentially be a cheat code, referencing how cheats were entered via phone in previous GTA titles.
Rednecks: The scene features individuals often referred to as `rednecks` in the back of a pickup truck, a fitting cultural detail for Florida`s environment. Stickers on the truck say “MyWays” and “Unbuckled”.
Music Shift: The background music shifts to “Everybody Have Fun Tonight” by the English band Wang Chung.
Gyms and Stats: The trailer shows Jason lifting weights. This might suggest the return of stat leveling and gyms, similar to the system in San Andreas.
Bench Press Estimate: By analyzing the weights used, we can estimate Jason`s bench press: Two 10kg green plates, four 20kg blue plates, plus the bar around 20kg, totaling approximately 120 kg (about 265 lbs).
Cats Confirmed: Yes, cats will be present in GTA VI.
Police and Murals: Police activity is shown, though the reason for the arrest is unclear. A mural on the wall is dedicated to Haiti, depicting its coat of arms, map, and text in Haitian Creole commemorating two individuals. Murals like this are common in Miami`s Little Haiti neighborhood, highlighting the game`s attention to local culture.
Bank Robbery: Jason, Lucia, and a third person, Raul Bautista, are shown robbing the Sinfrontera National Bank. The name “Sinfrontera” might be a playful reference to the Kazakh-Cuban music group of the same name.
Music Returns: The song “Hot Together” by the American duo The Pointer Sisters plays in the background and continues until the end of the trailer.
Brian`s Workshop: Brian`s boat workshop is shown. As Jason`s employer, this location could hint at drug trafficking missions, perhaps involving planes or boats, reminiscent of missions Trevor did in GTA V.
Community Service?: Lucia is possibly shown in a cap while doing community service clean-up duty, linking back to her ankle monitor scene.
Hurricane Roxy Sign: A sign reads “Hurricane Roxy was so strong,” made from salvaged house boards. While no major US hurricane was named Roxy (Roxanne existed elsewhere), Florida, especially Miami, is highly susceptible to hurricanes, which regularly impact the city, adding a realistic environmental detail.
Returning Beer Brands: A bar features advertisements for recurring beer brands from previous games: Patriot and Pißwasser.
Nine 1 Nine Club: The characters are seen heading to the Nine 1 Nine club, which was also featured in the first trailer. This is likely a parody of Miami`s E11EVEN club.
Rapper Appearance: This appears to be Roxy, a rapper from the group Real Dimez. (Or possibly Baylux from the same group – the identity is slightly unclear).
Vice City Metro: Behind the character, the elevated Vice City metro system is visible, mirroring Miami`s Metrorail. Like Miami, the region`s geography prevents underground subway construction, explaining the elevated design.
Melee Combat: The game might feature a more developed melee combat system. Jason and Lucia could have distinct fighting styles (strength vs. technique), potentially allowing players to learn new moves, reminiscent of San Andreas.
Billboard Humor: A humorous billboard reads: “Fun Has No Limits”.
Another Rapper: This is Dre`quan Priest, another rapper. It suggests players will likely spend significant time interacting with Vice City`s hip-hop culture.
Manatees Jersey: Priest wears a jersey for the fictional Manatees football team, with colors matching the real-life Miami Dolphins.
Fast & Furious Robbery: One robbery scene is depicted in a style reminiscent of “Fast & Furious”.
Multiple Heists?: And perhaps not just one such high-octane robbery is planned.
Vehicle Details: Focusing on the red car, two points emerge: Firstly, vehicle customization (“tuning”) seems confirmed. Secondly, characters might be able to lean out of cars. Also, pedestrians are shown photographing rare vehicles, continuing a series tradition.
Strip Club Scene: One scene shows a strip club, prompting speculation about the depiction of strippers compared to GTA V, though this might just be a cutscene.
Ammu-Nation: Ammu-Nation stores are confirmed to return, perhaps with a more rustic appearance. A “PlayBox 5” console is also visible, hinting at potential in-game interactions.
Possible Return: There`s speculation the Ammu-Nation owner might be Phil Cassidy from GTA: Vice City.
House Customization: Besides Lucia`s vest, the scene shows house renovations, suggesting players might be able to upgrade and customize their properties over time.
Cal Introduced: This is Jason`s friend named Cal. More details about him and other supporting characters have been shared elsewhere. A breakdown of the first trailer with its easter eggs has also been published previously.
Finley Holt