With GTA 6 officially one month away from launch, it's almost unbelievable that its predecessor looks the way it did. One GTA 6 fan has recreated the game's trailer in GTA 5 to show just how big a graphical jump there is between the two entries. The differences are night and day, showing just how impressive the tech behind GTA 6 and its rendition of Vice City is in 2026.
It's safe to say that GTA 6 is one of the most anticipated games of the past decade, especially since it's been over 13 years since GTA 5 was originally released. In that time, the landscape of the gaming industry has changed dramatically, as has the technology that powers its development and the hardware that runs it. As such, it's no surprise that GTA 6 looks leagues better than its predecessor, but the dramatic difference between the two entries far outpaces the rest of the franchise.
GTA 6 will qualify for consideration at The Game Awards 2026 even with an exceedingly late November 19 launch.
YouTuber GearOS Play's recreated GTA 6's most recent trailer in GTA 5 just a few days after the trailer debuted. The remake follows the GTA...
