Is GTA 6 connected to old games? Evidence that points towards the connection to GTA's existing lore

Rockstar finally dropped the GTA 6 trailer , and the internet lost its mind. While everyone’s talking about the insane graphics and Lucia , the first female protagonist in the series, some eagle-eyed fans are asking a bigger question: Is GTA 6 connected to previous games? Short answer? It looks like it. Long answer? There are tons of hidden details that suggest GTA 6 isn’t just a new game—it’s part of GTA’s massive, chaotic, and legendary universe.


1. Vice City Is BackGTA 6 is set in Leonida, a fictional Florida-inspired state, with Vice City at its heart. OG fans know Vice City was the setting of GTA: Vice City (2002), meaning Rockstar is bringing back one of the most iconic locations in gaming. But is it just a nostalgia play, or is there more?

• The city’s skyline has been modernized, but it still has the same vibe as the 80s version.
• The Malibu Club, Ocean Drive, and Little Haiti are back, hinting at a deeper connection.
• Could we see returning characters or references to Tommy Vercetti?

2. The GTA 5 ConnectionGTA 5 left players with a connected universe, thanks to the massive multiplayer world of GTA Online. And it seems GTA 6 is expanding on that.

• The LC24 News Channel (from GTA 5) appears in the GTA 6 trailer, confirming that media and events exist in the same timeline.
• Fans spotted a tamed gator in one clip—possibly a reference to Trevor’s infamous pet in GTA Online.
• The trailer’s social media influencer vibes feel like an evolution of GTA 5’s modern, satirical take on today’s world.

3. Familiar Brands & LocationsEagle-eyed fans have spotted familiar in-game brands in GTA 6’s trailer—Sprunk, eCola, Cluckin’ Bell, and even LifeInvader. These fictional companies have been part of the GTA universe for years, linking GTA 6 to the past games.

Also, Ocean View Hotel, a classic spot from GTA: Vice City, appears in the trailer, reinforcing the idea that this is the same world—just years later.

Rockstar isn’t throwing away its rich lore—it’s expanding it. While GTA 6 won’t be a direct sequel to older games, it’s clear that Vice City exists in the same world as GTA 4 and 5. The Easter eggs, returning locations, and familiar brands all point to one thing—this is the next chapter in the GTA saga, not a fresh start.