December 2023 · 1:31

Trailer 1: Welcome to Leonida

The reveal trailer arrived a day early after a leak and instantly became one of the most-viewed videos in YouTube history. It set the tone: neon, heat, social-media chaos, and a return to Vice City. Here is everything worth pausing on.

Moment by moment

  1. 0:00

    A flamingo at sunrise. The camera pulls back across the Leonida wetlands, establishing the natural world that surrounds the city.

  2. 0:14

    First look at Lucia in a correctional facility, our introduction to the lead and the first hint at her backstory.

  3. 0:33

    Beaches packed with crowds, the densest pedestrian scenes Rockstar has ever shown.

  4. 0:58

    A montage of viral-style clips: alligators in pools, influencers, street takeovers. The world reacts to itself.

  5. 1:20

    The Vice City skyline at night, neon reflecting off the water, before the logo lands.

What we spotted

  • Lucia, confirmed as a playable protagonist
  • Modern social-media culture woven through the world
  • Wildlife: flamingos, alligators, and more
  • A recognizable Ocean Drive-style strip
  • Greatly increased crowd density