This isn’t one of those crazy, “out there” news articles with moon theories or speculation about the second GTA 6 trailer. Instead, we’re going to focus on something Rockstar has done recently.
The GTA Trilogy’s Troubled History
A few years ago, Rockstar released the GTA Trilogy, a remastered collection of Vice City, San Andreas, and GTA 3. It was, without a doubt, a disaster. The development studio responsible for the remaster botched the job, resulting in countless memes highlighting the game’s poor quality. However, here we are, about three years later, and Rockstar themselves have stepped in to fix the mess. The difference is incredible. What once looked terrible now looks pretty damn good, thanks to Rockstar finally adding back features like fog. It only took three years…
Interestingly, Rockstar went as far as to remove the original development team from the credits entirely. They’ve made significant updates, and the trilogy might now actually be worth revisiting for a trip down nostalgia lane. But that’s not the only interesting thing to come out of this update. During the process, Rockstar seems to have sprinkled in some subtle teasers for GTA 6 in the Trilogy.
GTA 6 Texture Leak
One fascinating discovery involves a texture leak in the trilogy. In GTA 6 Trailer 1, there’s a door with a sign reading, “We will no longer accept cash stored in underwear”. That exact sign, with identical text and placement, was found in the trilogy. Initially, this texture went unnoticed because it was flipped, but Rockstar “unflipped” it during their updates, revealing the connection. This isn’t the first time the publisher has hidden future game elements in older releases. For example, the UFO house in San Andreas contained a mysterious poster that fans believe to be an early dev screenshot from GTA 6.
There’s also a new in-game brand, Dwang, which made its first appearance in the updated San Andreas. It shows up on a fax machine in the trilogy and again in the first GTA 6 trailer, on a metal detector. The logo matches perfectly, showing Rockstar’s meticulous attention to detail and their knack for long-term planning.
This kind of teasing extends beyond the trilogy. In GTA Online, Rockstar has been sneakily incorporating assets from the next game for years. A few liveries, like the “Ecola” design, were later identified in leaked footage. Similarly, the “Mambas 24” livery appeared in the leaks, proving that Rockstar has been planting these breadcrumbs intentionally. Even vehicles from GTA 6 have appeared in the online mode, albeit in simpler, less detailed forms.
Looking ahead, Rockstar’s big online update next month might hold more surprises. And while we’re all eagerly waiting for GTA 6’s second trailer, it’s exciting to speculate on what other Easter eggs might be lurking out there. With the game set to release next year, the hype train is only going to pick up steam.
