Grand Theft Auto V's second trailer is here
Rockstar, as promised, released the second trailer for GTA 5 today, showcasing the game for the first time in nearly a year. We've poured over the under two-minute video and come away with plenty of information on the trio of protagonists, the setting, and lots more. If you thought you'd seen it all you're sorely mistaken--take a look.
It's part analysis, part commentary, and part--OH DID YOU SEE THAT THERE WAS A DOG IN THE TRAILER?! Oh, and click the little icon on the top right of the image if you want to see it expanded, which we're guessing you do.
As good a view as any
Though your eyes are likely drawn to the million-dollar penthouse in the foreground, it's the background that should be getting your attention here. San Andreas looks absolutely beautiful. Rockstar said that this was, geographically, the biggest GTA yet, and from the looks of things they aren't foolin'. You can see suburbs, the city, the wilderness, and everything in between here--as well as a nice layer of smog to remind you that this is, indeed, Rockstar, and their worlds are as magnificent as they are gritty.
"He is not staying the night! He's a bum!"
We can't be sure, but we think that these two classy ladies are Micheal's wife and daughter. How do we know they're classy? Well, their apartment looks like it's out of an NBC sitcom, there's a wine rack built into the wall, and the woman in the foreground (the one who, it would seem, has a pro-bum agenda) has both a tattoo on the back of her neck and a tramp stamp. Classy. Classy.
"The guns and crank in this area..."
Well, that's quite the transition. After seeing how the rich people live we're thrown outside a crappy bar. There's a sign for Piwasser (pronounced "pisswasser"), one of the more famous beers from the Grand Theft Auto series. Pay special attention to the awful looking Mohawk on the guy in front. Seriously. Pay VERY special attention to him. Not that he does anything important, mind you, we just want you to acknowledge how bad his Mohawk is.
"...or they ain't goin!"
Trevor continues to threaten people, this time bashing a guy's head into a wall. This is either a cutscene, or confirmation that there's some sort of enhanced melee in the game besides punching people a bunch of times before they fall down. Also, "No Smoking," because this is America, punks.
He started the fire
We don't know why Trevor is lighting this building on fire, but he seems to be doing it well. The speed at which the fire spreads makes us think that there's more at play than just a few bombs, though--maybe there's a gas leak? Maybe the building has been doused in gasoline already?
"I'll swing by and sign the contracts, just ignore the bodies."
Trevor ends his vignette with a quick quip about his high bodycount. Looking around it looks like this is an auto body shop, or maybe an abandoned gas station. It looks like the areas where the pumps would be have been worked on recently (note the rubble and traffic cones), so we're going to go with the latter.
"That house right there with the yellow stairs."
That's Franklin on the left. Michael sends them on their way, but this isn't the last the two meet. It appears that this is near the beach, with the boardwalk and a small amusement park visible in the background. We don't know if you'll be able to ride the Ferris Wheel, but we're hoping you can.
Franklin steals a car
Though Franklin is the youngest, it doesn't mean he isn't capable. Here, he steals a car from an angry guy in a yellow shirt. This scene actually has a few little things to note, too: there's a security camera on the garage and a Bobcat security sign on the right. A lot of good that did him, eh?
Driving with friends
Franklin is in the car he just stole (in the back), but it looks a lot like Michael is driving the red car in the front. We only see him for a second, though, so we can't be too sure.
Also, for no reason but because we noticed it, the car's license plat is 34GSH373. There. Your OCD can chill out, now.
"...you ain't changin'!"
A better shot of the woman he's arguing with and the place they're arguing. As we said, this is definitely a nice area they're in, with walls painted in primary colors and pictures of buildings on the wall. Fancy, right? On the left you can see what looks like the water. Giant, pretty waterfront property? Franklin is doing well for himself.
Police chase (and falling cars)
This police chase isn't going the way that cop expected when he woke up in the morning. The multi-car tractor trailer/tractor trailer auto transporters (we looked up the names online, we have no idea what they're really called) he's chasing isn't playing fair, and has dropped a car off its tracks. When the car hits the ground, though, it spins around, obviously being driven by someone. Also, they just drove past a billboard for doughnuts, so he's undoubtedly hungry.
"Cool with what? Slinging dope and throwing up gang signs?"
Oh, it turns out his friend's job isn't that good of a job after all. We don't know if Franklin is trying to free him from a life of crime or just upgrade him to a more impressive one--either way, it's good to see him looking out for a friend.
Tell us how you really feel
Though Michael doesn't appear to be taking the best of care of his body (what with the boozing and smoking), he does apparently want to deal with his mind. Here, he's sitting in a therapist's office. Compared to most shrinks, this doctor has a pretty open schedule, as we can see by his Outlook calender (which is open on his Fruit computer).
"Hey let's bounce."
"Bounce. We're bouncing now."
This is one of the best exchanges of the trailer, and also shows how advanced the facial animations have gotten since GTA IV. It's still not up to L.A. Noire levels, but it's good, and allows for some great emotion. Also, are we the only ones getting Jessie Pinkman vibes from his son? And is that a tattoo that says "entitled"? Wonderful.
They are not amused
The person he's stomping to death is, obviously, being stomped to death. The people with him? Not all that into this stomping thing. The guy on the right seems to be wearing a similar team jersey as Micheal's son was, too, but without the numbers on the back. Also, if you look on the right, there is a third person--a woman--who is only seen for a split second.
"Jesus, your therapist has a lot to answer for."
We originally thought this was just a funny line, but after noticing that Michael was actually talking to a shrink earlier in the game it went from "snarky response" to "hilarious anecdote," especially when you think about the fact that there's likely a part in the game where Michael has to come to terms with the fact that Franklin is, indeed, the son he always wanted. We can't wait for that. It looks like this takes place before a large mission, too, since there's a helicopter behind them in this abandoned lot.
See no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil
The three heroes stand in the famous "See no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil" pose, which is adorable. You're also not going to get a better picture of the three than this one anytime soon, so you'd better just print it out and keep it with you, just in case you need it.
Maybe, this time, things will be different
Well, that's that! Did you catch anything we missed? See anything you liked? Let us know in the comments below, or just watch the trailer a few more times--it's alright, we're going to, too. No one will judge you. No one.
And if you're looking for more, check out everything we know about GTA V and more screenshots of GTA V.
