Confirmed facts

Rockstar Confirms Authenticity of Leaked Clip

RockstarINTEL reports that Miami-based social media account Only In Dade posted a 20-second in-game clip of Grand Theft Auto VI to its Instagram story on Wednesday night. After an hour of speculation, Rockstar Games reposted the clip on its own Instagram story, confirming the footage is genuine. The clip features the track "Sexy Magic" from the upcoming GTA VI soundtrack and shows a slow cruise through sun-soaked Vice City streets from a back-seat perspective.

Context and analysis

Protagonists Jason and Lucia Appear in Detailed Vice City Scene

The footage cuts to a reverse angle showing a pedestrian filming the car, with a closer look revealing Jason in the rear of the vehicle and Lucia standing beside a tree. RockstarINTEL notes the incredible fidelity and NPC density in the clip, which aligns with Rockstar's recently announced 30 FPS target. Some vehicles shown match those seen during Rockstar's recent Miami marketing events.

Additional context

What Remains Unknown About the Footage

While Rockstar's repost confirms the clip's authenticity, the exact source of the footage—whether from a press build, marketing capture, or other origin—has not been disclosed. The specific in-game context of the scene and whether it represents final console performance are also unclear. RockstarINTEL suggests more gameplay details were made public the same day, but those are covered separately.

Jason and Lucia from GTA VI footage shared by Only In Dade
Screenshot from the confirmed GTA VI clip showing protagonists Jason and Lucia in Vice City.

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