Rockstar Snuck Red Dead Redemption 2 Into Its GTA 6 Extended Look - And Of Course, Fans Spotted It Immediately
Fans of the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 have identified a hidden reference to Red Dead Redemption 2 within a promotional burger commercial featured in the game's extended gameplay trailer. The location, identified by a Reddit user, matches a specific river bend in the Red Dead Redemption 2 map, suggesting Rockstar Games reused assets for the in-game advertisement.
Why it matters
This highlights the intense level of fan scrutiny and community engagement surrounding high-profile game releases, as well as the common industry practice of asset reuse in development.
Rockstar Snuck Red Dead Redemption 2 Into Its GTA 6 Extended Look — And Of Course, Fans Spotted It Immediately
GTA 6 (Grand Theft Auto 6) - Official Extended Gameplay
Did you spot the world of Red Dead Redemption 2 in last night's Grand Theft Auto 6 Extended Look? Rockstar's cowboy epic made a brief appearance — and, of course, some GTA 6 fans spotted it immediately. During a TV commercial for what might be the unhealthiest burger ever invented, a lush outdoor scene features in the background. A winding river courses through green trees, with several notable rock formations on its banks. Adorning the scene are an array of animals — which will presumably soon be turned into the burger's 30,000 calorie contents.
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