Rockstar has shared new GTA 6 gameplay footage on Instagram that recreates a live-action clip filmed in Miami, demonstrating the game's realistic graphics just one week before its release. The studio confirmed the footage's legitimacy by posting it on its own Instagram account, showing a side-by-side comparison with the original clip it posted in October.
Side-by-side comparison highlights realism
The new footage, which first appeared on the Instagram account Only in Dade, is framed as someone filming a bustling city street on their phone. Rockstar's upload plays the two clips side-by-side to highlight the comparison, and the recreation is impressive, right down to the same sort of parked cars. One non-playable character in the game footage even wears the same clothes as a man in the live-action footage.
When looking at the two recordings separately, it can be difficult to tell which is the video game and which is real life, although the longer one looks, the more obvious the difference becomes. This serves as a strong demonstration of GTA 6's graphical capabilities, something that was apparent even with the first trailer.
Marketing campaign ramps up before launch
GTA 6 launches on November 19, and Rockstar has kicked off its marketing campaign after months of silence. The studio signed a deal to promote the game in Miami, Florida, a key inspiration for GTA 6's Vice City, and set up a pop-up shop with exclusive merchandise in London. A launch trailer was released last month, and new gameplay was premiered in an episode of South Park.
Among the game's confirmed features, eating too much will cause protagonists Jason and Lucia to gain weight, and cars need to be regularly refilled with petrol. It is not clear if the new footage means the whole game can be played in first person, but a first person mode for walking and driving was shown off in one of the many gameplay leaks.
Players who have pre-ordered the game can start pre-loading GTA 6 on their console of choice now, which avoids a massive download on launch day.
