By It simply appears astonishing
- by Ben Kerry
With the new GTA 6 preview now available, coupled with a massive reveal from the creators at Rockstar Games, we’ve gained our most comprehensive peek at the upcoming Grand Theft Auto title thus far. At this juncture, the absence of direct gameplay might be considered a tad disappointing, yet I continue to walk away with one prevailing notion – this game appears astonishing and will be unparalleled on Xbox Series X|S.
To be candid, I discussed a comparable topic shortly after the first trailer was released in late 2023 – where I asserted that GTA 6 could be the highlight of this gaming generation. Now, following the arrival of Trailer 2, I’m even more certain – in fact, I doubt anything will come close to what Rockstar intends to deliver in May 2026.
Every aspect — from the game’s diverse settings and expansive landscapes to its intricately detailed cities and character models — just appears unmatched in today’s gaming realm. Many other studios are exceptionally talented, creating stunning games currently – but it’s clear that the console technology of this generation has yet to be fully harnessed. Rockstar seems poised to achieve that next May.
I highly recommend you check out the team’s extensive information release that we’ve detailed elsewhere at Pure Xbox today, if you have a moment. The new trailer is captivating, but it’s really the collection of screenshots, character specifics, and location insights that excites me the most. The level of detail provided is unprecedented – and if the developers can combine that with the vastness and depth we expect from a new GTA title, this experience could be extraordinary.
Of course, as I mentioned at the outset, genuine gameplay footage from the player’s perspective is still markedly absent from Rockstar’s promotional content – and that’s a point on which I’m holding off judgment for now. My admiration remains focused on the game’s graphics, but considering how Grand Theft Auto V Next-Gen functions on Xbox Series X and S, I have confidence that the team will excel in that area as well. If they do perfect the gameplay aspect, I can’t envision any game rivaling GTA 6 for the remainder of this generation.
Surely, there will be unexpected gems over the coming years – games that surprise us and leave a mark, but with an evolving industry facing soaring costs, I simply don’t see how anyone can challenge Rockstar at this moment. They possess almost limitless time and funding to develop this project following the remarkable success of GTA 5, and it appears they are fully leveraging their advantageous position. While it may seem indulgent, I’m eager to witness a developer truly maximize this gen’s outstanding Xbox hardware. And it appears Rockstar is geared to do so with Grand Theft Auto 6.
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Ben is a News Writer at Pure Xbox, and enjoys action, racing, and shooting games on any Xbox he can find. When he’s not gripping an Xbox controller as if his life depended on it, Ben spends his free time listening to music that’s far beyond his years, watching football on TV, and likely dining out.