When beggars can't be choosers: GTA 6 fans dip into enhanced trailer

Desperate for a new glimpse of GTA 6, fans have turned to an enhanced version of the original trailer, uncovering some hidden details.

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Well, we take what we can get, I guess. | © Rockstar

GTA fans starved for updates on Rockstar's next big release have found a glimmer of hope in an unexpected place. A recently unearthed upload of the original GTA 6 trailer tantalizes fans with clearer visuals and details that went unnoticed in previous versions.

Long wait leaves fans scrambling for clues

Since the infamous leak of GTA 6's debut trailer in December 2023, news about the highly anticipated game has been scarce. The lack of updates has left fans obsessively searching for information, making connections from cryptic social media posts to holiday-themed theories – and even speculating wildly about the significance of the number 27.

Hopes for fresh insight in 2024 were dashed when Rockstar released a discouraging statement on social media, confirming that no new trailer would be released this year. The announcement left many fans feeling deflated.

However, amidst the drought of updates, a higher quality version of the original trailer has surfaced. Posted on the Chinese platform Bili Bili, the video gained traction after being shared by X user @takeshi_no_uta. Unlike its heavily compressed counterparts on YouTube and X (formerly Twitter), this version has a higher bit rate, revealing a number of previously unseen details.

GTA VI Trailer 1 found in way better quality. by u/ItsLenTastic in GTA6

Sharper images reveal intricate details

With clearer visuals, fans have discovered an impressive level of graphical fidelity. From the subtle appearance of stretch marks on NPCs to fine arm hair and intricately detailed interiors, the enhanced video hints at the stunning realism we can expect in the final game. The attention to detail has fans salivating at Rockstar's ambition, even as their excitement is tempered by the continued lack of new promotional material.

While this high-resolution upload offers a tantalizing glimpse of GTA 6's potential, it's far from the comprehensive update fans were hoping for in 2024. For now, the gaming community remains in suspense, with no indication of when Rockstar might finally deliver a second trailer.

Johanna Goebel

Johanna is studying Online-Journalism in Cologne and has been travelling the gaming world since she was a toddler. Her heart beats for open-worlds, action or fantasy RPGs and third-person shooters with great storylines and (un)charming characters.

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