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Destructoid Tuesday, May 6, 2025 5:48 PM
When Rockstar Games randomly drops a trailer, it feels like a national holiday for gamers. We've got time to kill before the game drops, so why not overanalyze it? Before you zoom in and examine every pixel, here are 15 GTA 6 Trailer 2 hidden details you might've missed.
15. Jason and Lucia have a pet reptile
We're going to start with the most groundbreaking detail from the GTA 6 trailer: Lucia and Jason have a pet reptile. Monumental, right? Look, I know it's not the most out-of-this-world feature, but it's pretty interesting that the two have one. Although the pet is no Chop from GTA 5, there could be a system that allows you to take care of a snake.
14. Jason takes a jab at GTA 6 leaks
The first thing to come out of Jason's mouth is "Just fixing some leaks," what's seemingly a snarky comeback to the fiasco of the GTA 6 leaks. Rockstar Games seems to be poking fun while also acknowledging its efforts to keep those leakers at bay. Looks like they're taking care of business in more ways than one.
13. A glimpse of a PlayStation 5 console
The Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 has an Inception-inspired take by having a PlayStation 5 console within the game. You can see the platform just to the left of a TV, followed by two controllers lying on a table. This could hint that Lucia and Jason can play a few games (maybe some old Rockstar titles?) or just a simple prop for all the PlayStation lovers.
12. Phil Cassidy's Return
Vice City's Phil Cassidy looks to be returning in Grand Theft Auto 6, as the trailer debuts Phil's Ammu-Nation shop. This character has appeared in several other GTA games, including Liberty City Stories and GTA 3. In GTA 6, he'll presumably be your go-to guy for all things guns.
11. Workouts are potentially making a comeback
For a quick second, you can spot Jason pumping iron on a bench press. Since it's not some random NPC but our main guy doing it, we might be looking at workouts making a comeback. San Andreas had CJ bulking up or slimming down depending on his gym routine—maybe Lucia and Jason will be hitting the weights, too, adding a bit more realism to GTA 6.
10. References to Florida's real-life Hurricane Roxanne
Since Vice City is based in Florida, you can bet there will be plenty of local references. One standout is a sign spotted in the GTA 6 trailer featuring Hurricane Roxy. This seems to be a nod to the real-life storm that hit southeast Florida back in 1995.
9. More hints to Lucia and Jason's Bonnie and Clyde storyline
As a crime-fueled couple, many have speculated that Lucia and Jason are inspired by none other than Bonnie and Clyde. While nothing is confirmed, the second trailer definitely adds more fuel to the fire, with both protagonists robbing places left and right. Their chemistry only intensifies this theory, making the comparison feel even more spot-on.
8. Possible fight club feature
Lucia can be seen throwing hands in a fight club-style setting, which might be her way of staying in shape, just like Jason with his bench pressing. It could also suggest Lucia has a different set of abilities, leaning into Grand Theft Auto's classic beat-em-up action. This could work similarly to GTA 5, where each protagonist had unique skills for different situations.
7. Miami Dolphins-inspired sports team
I'm not much of a sports person, but even I know the Miami Dolphins are a big deal in Florida. It's no surprise to see a version of the team appear in GTA 6; this time, rebranded as the Manatees. The jersey shown in the trailer looks almost identical to the real one, and now I'm curious to see if there's a full-blown football stadium somewhere in the game.
6. More car decals
In my list of the 10 things GTA 6 needs, more car customization was definitely near the top. And from what we can see in trailer two, it looks like we're getting just that. While Jason's driving, you can spot some paw print artistry on a car, hinting at more customization options with decals. Stickers and decals were usually reserved for mods in GTA 5, but the sixth iteration could already have them available in the base game.
5. Hidden Florida phone numbers
The second Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer is packed with phone numbers, from one on the cash register to a sign at a fishing shop. Naturally, I had to call them up and found out that they're, in fact, Florida numbers. Sadly, nothing exciting happens when you call, but something could be hidden later.
4. Florida's Monorail System
Like GTA 5's Los Santos transit system, Vice City has a monorail that appears in the trailer. In Florida, this kind of transport takes you to the world-famous Disney World, so it's possible GTA 6's monorail could take you to an amusement park of its own. It's not like Rockstar Games hasn't done an amusement park feature before, considering Bully had a place where you could ride attractions and win prizes with minigames.
3. First-person mode could be returning
As Jason drives to Lucia, the view switches from third-person to first-person mode. It's pretty clear that first-person mode will be part of GTA 6, just like in GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2. It'll be fascinating to experience Vice City from this perspective, soaking in all the details up close.
2. Fishing as a possible new activity
There are a few teasers suggesting fishing might finally make its way into the Grand Theft Auto universe, with fishing boats and shops making an appearance. Sure, it feels a little out of place in a world filled with chaos and crime, but players have been begging for it for ages and even creating mods for it in GTA 5. It could be a unique new way to earn cash and maybe even start your own fish farm.
1. Footage was all captured on the PlayStation 5
If you stayed all the way to the end of the GTA 6 second trailer, you'll notice the entire video was "captured on PS5." Thus, it's not just for show. It's what we'll actually see when we dive into the game. What's more, the footage doesn't specify a Pro version, so the visuals are top tier, even on the standard console. I can't wait to see what it'll look like in actual gameplay, and I'm hoping we get a trailer for that soon. Got to make the wait worthwhile somehow.
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Destructoid Tuesday, May 6, 2025 5:25 PM
Growing older has taught me a lot of things over my 36 years on Earth, but one realization I've been thinking a lot about lately is just how much damn stuff one can accumulate over their life.
I recently re-organized my office and bedroom space with a variety of changes and a lot of subtractions/cleaning, but another focal point of the overhaul was the backdrop of my webcam that I've meticulously crafted to display my passions and hobbies. While some people blur their backgrounds or keep their cams off, I like having a background, a personality that shows up occasionally within the professionalism of a work setting.
It started out as something cool and a bit of a project to work on, but I also soon realized it's more than that. It tells a little bit about my life story.
When joining Destructoid meetings with my co-workers, they're unfortunately greeted with the image of my face, so I've tried my best to snazz up the background with my shelves. And in doing so I've noticed that a lot of my little odds and ends and trinkets that I've collected over multiple decades say a lot about me and my interests, but every knick-knack has a story to tell, too. And let me repeat: this stuff has been compiled over decades of my life, as this sort of decorative shelving does not happen overnight.
Taking a closer look at my shelves tells a story of a gaming journalist and writer who's covered a lot of different specific games while also having a deeper love for others. At one point, I was dead-set on collecting every Overwatch Funko POP! figure. That was until the Symmetra figure took a nose-dive off of a shelf and destroyed the arm of a premium Overwatch Reaper statue that was a gift from a friend that I met through gaming. Reaper is buried somewhere and Symmetra has been kicked to the curb in a closet or a box elsewhere, but some other Overwatch heroes still remain throughout.
I've spaced out my figures and statues with books on that bottom shelf, but those also have several ties to gaming, like the official Mass Effect books, the novelization of Metal Gear Solid, S.D. Perry's classic Resident Evil novels, and Hideo Kojima's autobiography. The influence that games have had on me can be seen in everything.
The second shelf has a number of Destiny statues because I'm not sure where I would be without that franchise. If not for the thousands of hours I've put into those games, the professional coverage of it I've done, or the friends I've made through it and because of it, I likely wouldn't be here, so it deserves its own spotlight.
You might've spotted some Ninja Turtles, too. That's because "turtle" was my first word, and TMNT were my first nerd love. I was born in 1989 (ow) so they were and still are a big part of pop culture, as is Spider-Man who can also be seen all over, my No. 1 favorite character of all time, and one which I have looked to as a source of inspiration throughout life's struggles.
The little Michelangelo plushie stands atop the trophy of my biggest struggle, a kidney-shaped pillow I was given in the hospital after my successful kidney transplant in July 2023. I was born with kidney disease, suffered through dialysis for many years, but came out the other side happier and healthier.
But just like me, my shelves are a constant work-in-progress, too. I'm always shifting something into a different area, moving something out and replacing it for another item, and so on. And just like life, it's not all happiness and positivity because some of these memories are tied to sad or negative feelings. Because that's life.
This other shelf off to the side features Mass Effect's Garrus and Mordin ("Would've loved to run tests on the seashells") and Songbird from BioShock Infinite, two franchises that have had a profound impact on me. But the space above it on the wall is empty, filled with opportunity for something new. Or maybe something old.
With each statue and figure, each plushie or book or commemorative item, I have a memory tied to it. That memory could be a person, a struggle, an event, or just something I enjoy. These things gather and accumulate over time like life experience, and the years on our bodies.
Getting old sucks, and it seems to make you a bit of a pariah in the gaming community where players and active members are seemingly getting younger by the day. But aging is also awesome and the absolute best we can expect in life, because it allows you to look back on your journey and appreciate what you have, so I think we might as well all display our passions proudly.
Do you have a webcam meeting backdrop? What does yours look like? If you're a gamer like me, do you have your own shelves? Let me know in the comments because I genuinely would love to see what everyone else's nerdy walls look like.
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Destructoid Tuesday, May 6, 2025 4:20 PM
Apex Legends is a liveservice multiplayer game with a battle pass and consistent new updates and events that keep things fresh for new and existing players. To accomplish this, Respawn Entertainment introduces new events, cosmetics, game modes, and more, all packaged within a new season.
Apex Legends came out in February 2019 and has been releasing new seasons since, which typically last around three months.
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All seasons in Apex Legends
If you're interested in keeping track of when the next season of Apex Legends will kick off, or know about the start and end dates for previous seasons, you'll find the complete list of every Apex Legends season start and end date below:
When does Apex Legends season 25 end?
The latest season 25, dubbed Prodigy, will end on Aug. 4, 2025. We know this date because at the time of writing, it's showing the in-game battle pass will end in 90 days. Since the season was released on May 6, 90 days after this date turns out to be Aug. 4.
In case the devs delay the release of the next season, we will make sure to update it here. Season 25 introduced a new Legend called Sparrow, along with a bunch of buffs and nerfs for several weapons.
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WGB Tuesday, May 6, 2025 6:35 PM Oblivion Remastered is gloriously janky, wildly nostalgic, and sneakily ambitious. With stunning new visuals and smart tweaks, it's a love letter to 2006 that knows better than to fix what fans adore. It's not perfect—but it's perfectly Oblivion. |