GTA 6 airs a longer launch trailer cut on TV
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Rockstar ran a different cut of the GTA 6 launch trailer on NBC, with some scenes extended and others trimmed compared with the online version.
Rockstar has aired a different cut of the GTA 6 launch trailer on US television. According to Rockstar Intel, it ran in a commercial break on NBC during the 76ers vs Knicks game, with some scenes extended and others removed. We rate it as probable: it rests on a fan's recording of the ad.
Where was the GTA 6 trailer shown on TV?
The ad ran on NBC during its broadcast of the NBA game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks.
The ad ran on NBC during its broadcast of the NBA game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks. Rockstar Intel reports that Rockstar had already pushed the launch trailer as ads in social media feeds and has now moved to a more traditional medium.
The user @Lorenzo_716 posted a recording of the ad on X and said he saw it during that game. Another account, @mnm345x, shared a 60-second piece labelled as the NBC spot. Rockstar has not commented on the details of the campaign.
What is different from the online launch trailer?
According to Rockstar Intel, the TV cut extends a few scenes and drops others.
According to Rockstar Intel, the TV cut extends a few scenes and drops others. The comparison with the version online looks like this:
| Scene | Online version | TV version |
|---|---|---|
| Raul Bautista dancing after the first shower scene | Shorter | Longer |
| Lucia jumping onto the plane landing gear | Without the earlier extension | Follows the longer dance |
| Jason nudging Lucia | Briefer | Extended, her fall lasts longer |
| Shower kiss and Lucia's ankle tag | Included | Removed |
| Jason reaching for a knife while in a chokehold | Briefer | Extended |
| Roxy of Real Dimez dancing | Briefer | Very slight extension |
The source describes all of these as changes of a few seconds, not new content. It does not say any unseen scenes were added.
Is there also a shorter ad?
Yes. Rockstar Intel mentions a 60-second spot that is circulating online.
Yes. Rockstar Intel mentions a 60-second spot that is circulating online. It cuts several opening scenes and the extensions listed above. There is no official information on which networks or time slots will carry each version.
What is still unknown about the TV campaign
Rockstar has not said how many times the ad will run, which other networks will carry it or whether versions will air…
Rockstar has not said how many times the ad will run, which other networks will carry it or whether versions will air outside the United States. It has not confirmed that the longer cut will be published on its own channels either. Everything above comes from fan recordings relayed by one outlet, so treat the scene-by-scene details with some caution until an official version appears.
The game launches on November 19, 2026. You can find editions and prices in our release date, price and editions guide and the current state of play in what we know about GTA 6.
FAQ
When did the GTA 6 trailer air on TV?
According to Rockstar Intel, during NBC's broadcast of the 76ers vs Knicks game, in a commercial break. The outlet published the story on October 21, 2026.
Is the TV cut different from the online trailer?
Yes, according to Rockstar Intel. It extends several scenes and removes the shower kiss and the shot of Lucia's ankle tag.
When does GTA 6 come out?
On November 19, 2026, according to Rockstar.
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