We spotted a subtle detail in the latest Grand Theft Auto VI trailer that might only interest hardcore fans of Rockstar's previous western. The discovery highlights how the developer continues to recycle assets from older games to build the world of its newest title. This practice saves development time and rewards players who have memorized the landscapes of past releases.
Reddit user spots familiar terrain in extended look trailer
The clue appears in the GTA 6 Extended Look trailer at the 7:47 mark. A television screen within the game displays a commercial featuring a specific landscape. This background image matches a location from Red Dead Redemption 2, a game Rockstar released nearly a decade ago.
Reddit user u/Kn1ghtV1sta identified the shared scenery by comparing the two titles. The terrain in the GTA 6 clip mirrors the Red Dead Redemption 2 location, though the newer game omits the foreground rock, tree trunk, and animals seen in the original. The absence of these details indicates that the trailer likely utilized a simplified version of the original footage to enhance visual clarity.
This reuse of footage follows a pattern established in earlier Rockstar titles like Grand Theft Auto 4 and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The studio has long used in-game media to reference its own history, creating a sense of continuity across its franchises. Players who recognize these connections get a small reward for their attention to detail.
Source: NotebookCheck
