GTA 6 Launch Trailer Modified for TV: Discover the Key Differences

Rockstar has dedicated significant time and resources to the development of Grand Theft Auto 6, and with the release date approaching, the focus has shifted to promotion. A commercial version of the recent GTA 6 launch trailer is now being broadcast on TV, and observant fans have already spotted some subtle differences.

Reports indicate that two variations of the Grand Theft Auto 6 launch trailer are currently airing on NBC. One is a 30-second cut that omits Jason and Lucia’s steamy shower scene while including some extended footage. The other version runs for 90 seconds, retains the shower scene, and features the extended clips but removes the “play best on PS5” graphic that appears at the beginning of the trailer. Here’s a look at the slightly extended scenes and what’s been added:

The extended scenes follow the shower scene and each lasts about 1–2 seconds longer, though nothing particularly noteworthy stands out in them.

The TV commercial does not display the Xbox logo, mirroring the original launch trailer available on various platforms. This omission is thought to be linked to a marketing agreement between Sony and Rockstar. To view the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer without any overt Sony branding, you can download it directly from Rockstar’s website, where it features both the Xbox Series X/S and PS5 logos without the “play best on PS5” promotional image.

An extended look from Netflix has also provided insights into how Jason and Lucia will communicate throughout the story.