After months of continued speculation, Grand Theft Auto fans have once again come up with a new theory for GTA 6's second trailer date.

At this point, it’s easy to throw your arms up in the air and wait for other games that have a solid launch date. But it’s a fact that the next mainline entry in the revered GTA franchise is still on track.

Will GTA6 actually come out this year? Is a new Nintendo console coming? Huge games are creeping on the horizon, including a high-stakes Assassin's Creed title and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.

Video games have never been more prevalent or elaborate, but the industry that creates them is currently facing unprecedented headwinds amid spiraling costs, intense competition, and a stagnating player-base.

All going to plan, GTA 6 will finally be with us this year. Set for a fall 2025 launch, the next chapter of the enduring Grand Theft Auto series has been several years in the offing, with a series of high-profile leaks, batshit internet rumours, and one single GTA 6 trailer punctuating the journey.

Red Dead Redemption 2 and the history of Rockstar Games suggest what's next for GTA 6 is not the second trailer but a release date delay.