Grand Theft Auto VI is in the news again, and this time, it’s not release date rumors that are stirring the Internet, but images supposedly from the game. On March 2, 2026, new footage presented as screenshots of a development version emerged online, just a few days after a leak regarding pre-orders on the PSN. A few months before its expected release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, the tension around GTA 6 is reaching a new peak.
While Rockstar Games is still silent on official gameplay, a video shared on Instagram reignites speculation. Authentic or sophisticated editing? Fans dissect every pixel.
GTA 6 leaked images, an intriguing video posted on Instagram
It was an Instagram account called “Vice City Alligator” that ignited the problem. The user claims to have shared a video from a development build of the game from four years ago. According to him, the images were taken from the phone of a friend who previously worked at Rockstar Games.
The footage shows a bridge with traffic. Nothing spectacular, no heist or frantic chase. However, the visual credibility is intriguing. The lighting, textures and traffic density seem consistent with the technical ambition expected for GTA 6.
The author of the post specifies that the capture would have been taken directly from a developer’s computer. This clarification reinforces the plausibility, even if no official confirmation has been provided.
Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive face the risk of deletion
If these images are authentic, they could quickly disappear. Historically, Rockstar Games and its parent company Take-Two Interactive have systematically removed credible leaks through rapid action.
One detail attracts attention: if the video remains online, this could suggest that it is a fake. The previous proven leaks were all targeted within hours of their appearance. So far, no mass withdrawals have been reported.
Rockstar’s strategy is traditionally based on strict control of communication. Allowing an authentic leak to circulate would go against his habits, except in a very calculated hypothesis aimed at covering his tracks.
PSN pre-orders and marketing calendar, timing that raises questions
This leak comes the day after another piece of information: data on the PlayStation Network would have indicated that pre-orders for GTA 6 would soon be open. If this information is confirmed, an official price announcement could be imminent.
In this context, the broadcast of images, even old ones, fuels impatience. Rockstar has still not revealed any official gameplay footage. Only cinematic trailers have been released so far.
According to several industry observers, a third trailer could accompany the opening of pre-orders. As for the first gameplay video, it would not be expected before the end of summer 2026.
The whole world is waiting for GTA 6 gameplay
The wait around GTA 6 far exceeds that of a classic launch. After the colossal success of GTA V, Rockstar is playing big. Every piece of information, every rumor becomes a global event.
Players analyze the details: architecture, traffic flow, visual coherence. Even a video simply showing a bridge is enough to spark massive debates on social media.
As the release date on PS5 and Xbox Series X approaches, speculation is expected to intensify. The question is no longer if Rockstar will communicate, but when and how.