Fake Grand Theft Auto 12 Copy Causes Chaos on Social Media While Second Trailer For Original Game is Still MIA

Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) is one of the most anticipated video game releases in history. Fans have been waiting for years for Rockstar Games to deliver the next chapter in its iconic open-world series. The excitement has only grown since it dropped the game’s first trailer last year. The teaser offered a glimpse of what’s to come, showcasing a modern version of Vice City and hinting at a new, dynamic cast of characters.

Since that teaser, the studio has been surprisingly silent and only revealed that the game is slated for a Spring 2025 release. Fans are still left in the dark, with little to no new information beyond that initial trailer. While leaks and rumors about the title have been swirling around, a hilarious picture of a fake GTA 12 was spotted at some random video game store. This has given fans something to laugh about as they continue to wait for the long-awaited sequel.

The Wait for GTA 6 Takes a Hilarious Turn

While fans continue to eagerly await GTA VI, the wait has taken a surprisingly humorous turn. After the first teaser trailer dropped in late 2023, excitement has reached very high. However, since then, Rockstar has remained eerily quiet, leaving fans impatient with little to no detail. There was a rumor that a second trailer for the game will be released soon (in October) but that too is nowhere to be found.

Amidst this silence and rising frustration, a Reddit user shared a picture of a fake copy of GTA 12 being sold at some random local video game store, causing a wave of laughter across social media and gaming forums. The cover was clearly a low-effort knockoff, but that didn’t stop fans from having a good laugh.

While the fake GTA 12 has given fans a reason to laugh, it also highlights the growing frustration within the community. With rumors swirling around and no new official footage to ease the wait, players are resorting to memes and jokes to cope with the long stretch of silence surrounding GTA 6.

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The reactions from fans have been nothing short of hilarious. But behind these jokes and memes is an anxious community who just wants to know more about the upcoming title, its features, and whether Rockstar will finally release that long-awaited second trailer.

The Long and Treacherous Road to GTA VI

At this point, only a few official details are known. First, it’s confirmed that GTA VI is set for a Spring 2025 release window, with no delays expected. Second, the game will feature two protagonists: Jason and Lucia. This marks the first time in the series that a female protagonist will take center stage, fulfilling a long-time wish of the studio co-creator Dan Houser.

However, the lack of updates has led to widespread speculation. Will Rockstar reveal more details before the game’s release? Is the game being delayed? Will there be another trailer? Or could Rockstar be planning a surprise release with minimal marketing, as has sometimes been the case with other high-profile games?

What’s especially curious is that, for the first time in GTA history, Rockstar has not dropped a second trailer more than 10 months after the first. This uncertainty surrounding the game has only heightened the anticipation, with fans eagerly awaiting any new crumbs of information Rockstar is willing to release.

In the end, as the 2025 release date draws nearer, fans can only hope that Rockstar will finally unveil the second trailer or, at least, provide more details about the game they’ve been desperately craving.