GTA 6 Fans Lose Hope for New Trailer After Rockstar’s Disappointing Update

Anticipation surrounding Rockstar’s GTA 6 has reached a fever pitch, yet fans are slowly resigning themselves to the reality that a reveal may not occur until late 2024. The highly discussed December 27 theory, which speculated that a new trailer for the game would debut the day after Boxing Day, has been definitively debunked following Rockstar’s recent social media activity.

This theory gained significant traction, fueled by various clues from the community. Enthusiasts pointed to Rockstar’s posts on Instagram being indexed as ’27’, the franchise’s 27-year anniversary, and hints dropped in the original trailer. Those wanting to explore the depths of this theory can find comprehensive explanations here.

The December 27 Theory is Laid to Rest

Regrettably for fans, the excitement surrounding the December 27 theory has been overshadowed by Rockstar’s latest announcement, which shifts focus away from GTA 6 completely. Instead, the company launched a promotional campaign for its Holiday Sale on social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.

This week is your last chance to save during the Rockstar Store Holiday Sale! Get 20% off Red Dead Redemption for PC, 50% off GTAV for PC, 70% off GTAIV for PC, and 30% off all Rockstar Games apparel and collectibles. Sale ends January 7. Shop now: https://t.co/XwWv6UXcMd pic.twitter.com/QcDiNPptA9

— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) December 27, 2024

As notifications flooded in from Rockstar, fans were left disappointed, expecting news that never came. This discontent was palpable, with reactions ranging from heartbreak to frustration. One fan expressed, “My heart is broken. My soul is destroyed. Yet I still love you, Rockstar Games,” while another quipped, “Rockstar really generated all that hype just to announce a Holiday Sale.” Technically, Rockstar had kept quiet about GTA 6, leaving the community to speculate on its own.

Subreddit Lockdown Amid Disappointment

On Reddit, where many of these theories originated, the mood has shifted to resignation. Users are increasingly acknowledging that a trailer or fresh visuals won’t materialize before the year concludes. Comments range from “It’s over, time to accept defeat and move on,” to “I never felt so disappointed from [something] like today. A few screenshots would’ve been nice.”

In light of this mounting disappointment, the moderators of the GTA 6 subreddit have opted to lock down discussions, citing a flood of posts centered around the recently disappointing holiday announcement. They clarified, “There is nothing related to GTA 6 happening today; it was just a Holiday Sale announcement. All repetitive posts about this will be removed.”

gta 6 subreddit has been locked down — Reddit

The post concluded with a somber note, indicating, “Sorry boys and girls, but 2024 is cooked and being carved on the table like a 27-pound Christmas turkey.” Many now anticipate that the next trailer will likely surface in 2025, which aligns with the anticipated rollout of the game itself, provided there are no further delays.

Though an official GTA 6 release date has yet to be declared, a window has been indicated for Fall 2025, pending any alterations to the current timeline.

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