GTA 6 TV Ad Cuts Shower Scenes, Extends Other Shots
Rockstar's first TV commercial for GTA 6 aired on October 20, 2026 during NBA games on NBC Sports. The 90-second ad is the launch trailer with three shower scenes removed. Other shots run a few...
Rockstar's first TV commercial for GTA 6 aired on October 20, 2026 during NBA games on NBC Sports. The 90-second ad is the launch trailer with three shower scenes removed. Other shots run a few frames longer, including new footage of Lucia's hair animation and a longer plane jump. Here is what changed and what it means for your clip strategy.
What was cut
The TV ad removes two of the three shower scenes from the launch trailer. IGN and Kotaku both confirmed the cuts after the ad aired during Knicks vs 76ers, Pistons vs Celtics, and Thunder vs Spurs games.
What was added
The changes are small but visible:
- Longer plane shot: Lucia jumps off a truck onto the plane's landing gear. The shot now runs a few extra frames.
- Longer Jason and Lucia shot: Jason nudges Lucia while they lean on a car. She almost falls over in the extended version. Her hair animation is clearer here.
These are not new scenes. They are the same moments from the launch trailer, just a bit longer.
Xbox logo removed
The TV ad does not mention Xbox. GTA 6 launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, but the ad only shows PlayStation branding. This is part of Sony's marketing deal with Rockstar.
Sony has published blog posts about PS5 features in GTA 6, including DualSense haptic feedback and the controller speaker. The PlayStation app logo on smartphones now uses GTA 6 colors and palm tree graphics. Official trailers and the extended gameplay look were captured on PS5, and messaging calls PS5 "the best place to play."
Casual viewers watching the ad during a basketball game might think PlayStation is the only place to play GTA 6, which is no doubt what Sony's hoping for from its partnership.
What this means for your clips
1. Hair tech and small details matter. When you clip GTA 6, look for moments where the game's tech is visible: hair movement, sweat, weather effects, NPC reactions. These details make clips stand out.
2. Plan your clips around the marketing cycle. If you are streaming GTA 6, expect more ads, more hype and more competition for views in the first few weeks. Post your best clips early.
3. Keep clips short for Shorts. YouTube blocks Shorts longer than 1 minute that have any Content ID claim. If you are clipping GTA 6 with radio music in the background, keep Shorts at 60 seconds or less. See GTA 6 Radio Music and Copyright Claims.
Quick checklist
- Watch the TV ad and compare it to the launch trailer. Note the extended shots.
- Look for hair, sweat and animation details in your GTA 6 footage.
- Keep Shorts at 60 seconds or less if radio music is in the clip.
- Post your best clips in the first week after launch.
Clip the extended shots
When you record GTA 6, you can clip moments like the plane jump or character interactions that show off the game's animation. ViceForge picks action, kills, chases and big reactions from your recordings.
Sources
Written with AI assistance, then fact-checked and edited by Predrag Mitrovic.
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