After wild speculation and tinfoil theories claiming the second GTA 6 trailer was "too polished" to be in-game, Rockstar Games has officially put the debate to rest.
In a short but firm statement on X, the studio confirmed that Trailer 2 was entirely captured on PS5 hardware, involving a mix of real gameplay and cinematic cutscenes. No pre-rendering, no PC wizardry, just next-gen Grand Theft Auto flexing at full power.
The “No Way That’s PS5” Debate on GTA 6 Trailer
Soon after the GTA 6 trailer 2 dropped yesterday, countless players swore the visuals were a step too far, suspecting high-end PCs or cinematic trickery. Others speculated the entire thing was rendered with Rockstar Editor.
But then came the receipts.
Rockstar’s statement spells it out. The footage in Trailer 2 is captured entirely in-game on a PlayStation 5 without extra enhancements or editing. Just raw engine power and Rockstar’s famously obsessive polish.
Some cast doubt on the small print shown at the end of the trailer that said it was captured on PS5. However, specific shots show clear moments of gameplay, cleverly dressed up with Rockstar’s cinematic flair.
What’s most staggering is...
