The anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6 is reaching fever pitch, and fans are buzzing with speculation about the second trailer’s release. One date keeps surfacing in online discussions: April 1, 2025. But is this a legitimate lead or just an April Fool’s prank in disguise? Let’s dive into the rumors and separate fact from fiction.
The first GTA 6 trailer, dropped in December 2023, has racked up over 250 million YouTube views, setting a high bar for what’s next. Rockstar Games has remained tight-lipped since, leaving fans to analyze every crumb of information. The April 1 theory gained traction after posts on X linked it to a cryptic in-game shirt from GTA V that hinted at the first trailer’s date. Some believe “040125” points to April 1, 2025, especially since it falls on a Tuesday—Rockstar’s preferred day for big reveals.
However, skepticism abounds. April 1 is notorious for pranks, and Rockstar’s history of calculated marketing suggests they’d avoid such a date to prevent confusion. A fan theory from Reddit user elliethr, proposing April 22 for Saint Leonidas Day (a nod to the game’s fictional state, Leonida), was debunked when the date passed without news. Similarly, the April 1 hype, fueled by X posts from accounts like @GTA6Alerts, lacks concrete backing from Rockstar or parent company Take-Two Interactive.
Insiders point to May 2025 as a more likely window, with Take-Two’s earnings call on May 15 expected to bring updates. Leaker @DetectiveSeeds hinted at a late May release (May 26–31), aligning with Rockstar’s pattern of dropping trailers six months before launch. With GTA 6 slated for a fall 2025 release, possibly November, a May trailer would fit the timeline.
While the April 1 theory is tantalizing, it’s likely a fan-driven mirage. Rockstar’s silence and strategic marketing suggest a reveal closer to summer, possibly at Summer Game Fest. Fans should keep their calendars marked for May 15 and temper expectations for April Fool’s Day—it might just be a playful tease rather than the real deal.
