Rockstar Games’ December 27 Announcement Triggers Backlash

Fans eagerly anticipating the release of the second Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer found themselves let down when Rockstar Games instead chose to focus on promoting their holiday sale. Despite the ongoing eagerness for new footage, all the conspiracy theories predicting trailer release dates have proven inaccurate so far. While there’s technically still time for a release on December 27, it’s best for fans to keep their expectations realistic.

Recently, Rockstar Games caused quite a stir among the Grand Theft Auto community with a tweet that shifted focus away from the highly-anticipated game. The fervor surrounding GTA 6 is immense, and this excitement persists despite only having one official trailer thus far. Rockstar has been largely silent about updates, leaving fans to rely on their own theories about when a second trailer might drop. These speculations have all missed the mark, with each proposed date passing without a new glimpse of the game. The most convincing theory pointed to December 27 as a potential release date, fueling hopes that have yet to be realized.

Social media has been buzzing with reactions from disappointed fans who expected exciting news about GTA 6. Instead, Rockstar’s post advertised their Holiday Sale, offering discounts on titles like Red Dead Redemption, GTA 5, and GTA 4, alongside merchandise—and mentioned the sale lasts until January 7. The tweet sparked a wave of frustrated and emotional responses, expressing disbelief that the year might end without a new trailer. Adding to their frustration, if you total the digits in the sale link, it equals 27.

As of the morning of December 27, the elusive GTA 6 Trailer 2 has yet to appear. There remains a chance it’ll drop later in the day, but realistically, fans should brace themselves for the possibility that the trailer won’t arrive. Keeping expectations in check has become a recurring theme for the community, given the ongoing scarcity of updates about the game.

The growing frustration over the lack of news isn’t surprising, especially considering GTA 6 has set a new record for the longest gap between trailers for a Rockstar game. If the projected fall 2025 release timeline holds true, it seems reasonable to expect the marketing campaign to ramp up significantly next year, provided a new trailer doesn’t surface before 2024 concludes.