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Leaked GTA VI Gameplay Clip Divides the Community

A short gameplay clip from a 4-year-old development build surfaced online — fans are split on whether it's real or fake.

The Clip

An Instagram user going by Vice City Alligator posted a short clip claiming to show GTA VI gameplay from an early development build. The footage was reportedly received from a friend who previously worked at Rockstar Games.

The clip shows a small bridge in Vice City over water, with what appears to be a truck driving across it in a debug-style visual environment.

What People Noticed

Despite being from an alleged 4-year-old build, eagle-eyed fans spotted several details:

  • Airliners flying higher than in GTA V — suggesting a larger explorable skybox
  • Volumetric clouds that look significantly more detailed than GTA V
  • Cars rendered far into the distance — implying an improved draw distance
  • Water reflections that appear more realistic than any previous GTA game

    • The Skeptics

    Not everyone is convinced:

  • The truck appears to use a GTA V asset, which would be normal for early builds but raises questions
  • The debug-style visual presentation matches the 2022 leaked footage format — possibly too well
  • Some community members have pointed out it could be recreated in modded GTA V

    • Does It Matter?

    Honestly, not much. Whether this particular clip is real or fabricated, the actual gameplay reveal is likely weeks away. With Rockstar's GTA Online schedule going dark after April 1 and a summer marketing campaign confirmed, official footage will render all leaks irrelevant soon enough.

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