As the anticipation for more news on *Grand Theft Auto 6* continues following the release of Trailer 1 in 2023, a former Rockstar developer has suggested that no further trailers should be released before the game's launch. Rockstar's initial reveal with GTA 6 Trailer 1 in December 2023 garnered record-breaking viewership, but since then, no additional content has been shared, leading to a frenzy of speculation and conspiracy theories among fans about when to expect GTA 6 Trailer 2.

Theories have ranged from analyzing the number of holes in Lucia's cell door, bullet holes in a car from the trailer, to decoding registration plates. However, the most notable theory was the moon watch, which surprisingly predicted the announcement date of GTA 6 Trailer 1 but was debunked as a hint for Trailer 2's release date.

The burning question remains: when will GTA 6 Trailer 2 be released? Strauss Zelnick, the head of Take-Two, hinted that fans might have to wait until closer to the game's release date, slated for fall 2025, to see more. However, Obbe Vermeij, a former Rockstar technical director who contributed to the series up until *Grand Theft Auto 4* and left shortly after its launch, tweeted that he would not release any more trailers for GTA 6 if the decision were his.

"If it was my call, I wouldn’t release any additional trailers," Vermeij stated. "There is more than enough hype around VI, and the element of surprise is going to make the release only bigger as an event." He even suggested that announcing only the release date without further trailers would be a bold move.

Despite Vermeij's suggestion, the naming of the first trailer as "GTA 6 Trailer 1" implies that more trailers might follow. Yet, Vermeij's experience with delays in GTA 4's development leads him to believe that a similar "decision day" for GTA 6 might occur close to the current projected release date. He noted that Rockstar only realized they would miss the deadline for GTA 4 three months before its original date, hinting that a similar scenario might play out with GTA 6.

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In a March interview with Bloomberg, Zelnick explained the secrecy around GTA 6's release date, emphasizing the unmatched anticipation for the game. He noted that Rockstar prefers to release marketing materials close to the release window to balance excitement with unmet anticipation, a strategy they strive to perfect despite not always getting it right.

Mike York, an ex-Rockstar animator who worked on *Grand Theft Auto 5* and *Red Dead Redemption 2*, shared on his YouTube channel that Rockstar's silence fuels speculation and community engagement. He believes Rockstar deliberately avoids announcing details about GTA 6 or Trailer 2 to create intrigue and discussion among fans. York suggests that this tactic not only keeps the community engaged but also amplifies the game's hype without additional effort from Rockstar.

York further explained that Rockstar's strategy of withholding information about GTA 6 Trailer 2's release date is a deliberate marketing tactic to encourage fan theories and discussions, which in turn, heightens the game's allure and mystery.

Zelnick's comments suggest that if GTA 6 Trailer 2 is indeed planned, it might not be released until closer to the game's fall 2025 release date, assuming no delays occur. As fans eagerly await more news, they can explore IGN's coverage on various related topics, including insights from another ex-Rockstar developer on potential delays, Zelnick's views on the future of GTA Online post-GTA 6, and expert opinions on the performance of GTA 6 on the PS5 Pro.