Summary
Grand Theft Auto 6seems to have changed the appearance of a character that appeared in its original trailer, and fans are taking notice. WhileGTA 6hasn’t provided an exact reason for the change, it may be due to a claim that was made after the release of the original trailer.
Grand Theft Autofans are more than eager to get their hands on the upcoming game, but unfortunately,GTA 6’s release date has been pushed backto 2026. This obviously came as a disappointment to many fans who have already been waiting years for the game to launch. However, the delay was also met with some understanding, as the graphical difference between the twoGTA 6trailers was noticeable, indicating that improvement was still being made to the title.
Now,GTA 6fans and channels likeGTAVI_Countdownhave discovered that a certain NPC that was present in both trailers has had his appearance changed. The character’s name is currently unknown, but he’s had a brief appearance in both videos. In the original, the character greets a friend, while in thesecondGTA 6trailer, the same character can be seen posing for the camera with another NPC. While his outfit has largely stayed the same, alterations have been made to the character’s hair and facial hair, and his accessories have changed, with his sunglasses now having a different style, more translucent lenses, and an added backwards cap.
What’s So Special About This Grand Theft Auto 6 NPC?
This character in particular seems to have undergone a bit of a redesign, and some believe it’s due to accusations that came out after thefirstGTA 6trailerlaunched. When the NPC was first revealed with his original appearance, TikToker zoeepoppyy uploaded a video claiming that the NPC was based upon him, with a fairly strong resemblance between the two demonstrated in his video. Zoeepoppyy alleged that the character was clearly a copy of him and used the video as an open message to Rockstar Games that the studio might as well give the NPC his name, and stated, “GTA. I need my money, man,” indicating that he wanted compensation for the alleged use of his likeness.
Many believe that Rockstar changed the appearance of the NPC and made sure to include his revised look in the newest trailer to avoid any claims of likeness. However, Rockstar has also created parodies of real people in the past, so it’s not clear if this is actually the case. It’s not the first time that it’s received such accusations, either, with the so-calledFlorida Joker making similar claims about the firstGTA 6trailer, and Rockstar facing a lawsuit from Lindsey Lohan, who alleged that a piece ofGTA 5character art was based off of her. Lohan, notably, ultimately lost that battle.
