GTA 6 Trailer 2 Reveals More Details About Jason-Lucia's Story and New Features

Rockstar Games has just dropped the second trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, finally giving fans a clear look at the game's story and new features. The nearly three-minute trailer focuses on the two main characters, Jason and Lucia, and their criminal journey in Vice City.

The Criminal Partnership of Jason and Lucia

The new trailer starts with Jason's everyday struggles before he visits Lucia in prison. After her release, the duo quickly returns to their life of crime, working together to plan heists and make their mark in Vice City.

Rockstar's official description reveals a compelling storyline: 

"Jason and Lucia have always known the deck is stacked against them. But when an easy score goes wrong, they find themselves on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America, in the middle of a conspiracy stretching across the state of Leonida — forced to rely on each other more than ever if they want to make it out alive."

This suggests that what begins as simple criminal activities for the pair will evolve into something much larger, with the duo getting caught in a state-wide conspiracy.

Throughout their journey, they'll face not only law enforcement but also rival gangs as they navigate the criminal underworld of Vice City.

Exciting New Features Revealed

The new trailer showcases several exciting gameplay elements that weren't visible in the first trailer:

Dual Protagonist Gameplay

For the first time in GTA history, players will likely be able to experience the game as a duo in free-roam, not just during missions. Several scenes in the trailer show Jason and Lucia participating in leisure activities together, suggesting a more integrated partner system than previous games.

Physical Customization Returns

After being absent since GTA San Andreas, it appears that physical customization is making a comeback. Early in the trailer, Jason is shown with a muscular physique and later working out at an outdoor gym. This strongly hints at the return of a body transformation system where players can alter their character's physical appearance through exercise.

Advanced Fighting System

The trailer shows Lucia participating in what looks like an underground fighting match, using agile combat moves. This suggests the return of learnable fighting styles, another feature not seen since San Andreas. Players might be able to develop different combat techniques as they progress through the game.

Hideout Customization

Several scenes show what appears to be Jason and Lucia's shared hideout in different states. The trailer also suggests players will be able to customize and upgrade their safe houses throughout the game.

Ultra-Realistic Vehicles

While GTA has always featured fictional car brands, this trailer shows vehicles that look remarkably similar to real-world Porsches, Lamborghinis, and Mercedes models. This represents a significant shift toward more recognizable and realistic vehicle designs.

Expanded Criminal Activities

The trailer confirms the return of store robberies, with Jason seen holding up a clerk. It also shows more ambitious heists and confrontations with police, suggesting a wide range of criminal activities for players to engage in. Lucia is even seen wielding an automatic grenade launcher during an intense police chase.

Possible Reputation System

Early in the trailer, a woman on the street recognizes and calls out to Jason, potentially indicating a reputation system where NPCs react differently to players based on their actions and notoriety in the game world.

Expanded Recreation Options

While not explicitly shown in the trailer itself, Rockstar has released an image of a character Fishing, suggesting this will be one of many recreational activities available in the vast open world of Leonida. This includes Mini golf, Pool, Hunting, Diving, Dirtbike, Kayak, Stripclubs, and many more.

A World of Familiar Details

Fans of the series will notice the return of classic GTA elements, including the fictional sportswear brand Eris, which Jason is seen wearing. The Ammu-Nation stores also make a return, shown with an impressive array of weapons including light machine guns, semi-automatic rifles, handguns, and assault rifles.

The trailer also showcases a vibrant and diverse Vice City, with busy streets, nightlife, and the beautiful coastlines that the fictional Florida-inspired location is known for.

Release and Development

After a recent delay, GTA 6 is now scheduled for release on May 26, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has stated that the delay will allow Rockstar Games to properly polish the game, ensuring it meets the high standards fans expect.