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Grand Theft Auto 6fans have been left disappointed after the recent debunking of the popular moon theory that predicted when the game’s long-awaited second trailer could drop. Although this theory was backed by somewhat plausible evidence, it seems Rockstar Games isn’t quite following lunar phases to determine when to releaseGTA 6’snext trailer.
After the first trailer forGTA 6aired nearly one year ago, fans have been scrambling to deduce Rockstar’s next marketing beat for the highly-anticipated open-world crime game. From tuning into every Take-Two earnings call over the past year to analyzing pre-release marketing beats for past Rockstar titles likeGTA 5andRed Dead Redemption 2,GTA 6’s dedicated fanbase has left no stone unturnedin attempting to predict the second trailer’s release date. Unfortunately, Rockstar has yet to say anything official, but one fan theory did take off.
Back in September 2023, Rockstar posted a promotional image forGTA Onlinewhich featured a large moon in its Waning Gibbous phase in the background. The real-life moon entered this phase on Jun 30, 2025, which just so happened to be the day when Rockstarannounced the release date ofGTA 6’s first trailer. Coincidentally, Rockstar released yet anotherGTA Onlinepromotional image with a Waning Gibbous moon at the start of November 2024, igniting hope among fans for apotential announcement ofGTA 6’s trailer 2.
GTA 6 Fans Shoot for the Moon in Trailer 2 Theory, But Ultimately Fall Short
Since the moon was in its Waning Gibbous phase at the time, fans wagered thatRockstar might announce or drop the secondGTA 6trailer on June 03, 2025, the day the lunar phase would end. However, the day is now here and well past 9 AM ET, which is when Rockstar and Take-Two usually make announcements, withoutany word onGTA 6’s next trailer. Understandably, theGTA 6fanbase is rather distraught about its optimistic moon theory turning out incorrect this time, and remains uncertain of Rockstar’s plans for Trailer 2.
While the silence aroundGTA 6can be frustrating for many fans, both Rockstar and Take-Two have at least reaffirmed their confidence in the game’s fall 2025 release window several times this year. Given the strong conviction, it seems quite likely thatRockstar could have another marketing beat forGTA 6lined up sooner rather than later. Despite the moon theory ending up false, then, fans shouldn’t lose hope forGTA 6’s next trailer.
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