Rockstar He has published by surprise, and without prior notice, the Trailer 2 of Grand Theft Auto VI. Although we already know that the game delayed its launch to May 2026, this New advance He puts our teeth again thanks to his spectacular technical invoice and his marked emphasis on the narrative. Among the many elements shown in the New trailerthere is an especially striking one: it is about Phil Cassidyone of the most emblematic characters of the so -called “3D universe” of the franchise, which covers from GTA III (2001) to Vice City Stories (2006). It was precisely in this last title, originally released for PSP, where we saw the character for the last time. Of course, it does not seem to be Phil Cassidy: the canon of the HD universe (GTA IV, GTA V and GTA VI) is not the same, so It would be a reinterpretation or adaptation of the character.
Phil Cassidy returns through the big door to GTA VI: the new game trailer confirms the character
Grand Theft Auto VI trailer was published on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. This video shows many novelties of the game, including more small pieces that let the new narrative and the setting of this title in Vice City, the peculiar vision of Miami that Rockstar has. Below we leave you with the advance:
Among the different cuts of the assembly, near the end there is an element that attracts attention. In it 2:09 videoa family figure appears: the very Phil Cassidy. The most tanned fans of the saga will have recognized him instantly; Cassidy was a recurring character of the franchise during the 3D erasince it came to appear in GTA III (2001), GTA: Vice City (2002), GTA: Liberty City Stories (2005) and GTA: Vice City Stories (2006).
-In all these titles It was an active part of the plot, especially in Vice City Storieswhere we participated in several missions where he accompanied us in person. In broad strokes, Cassidy is a character with a very peculiar sense of humorwith a Military past which explains his love for firearms, and with a HOME EGRITIESwhich would lead to The mutilation of one of his arms during an accident while he was drunk near his newly distilled “boomshine.
It should be noted that, Since the 3D era canon is different from the HD era, The Phil Cassidy shown in the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer is not strictly the same characterbut It would be a tribute to the original, or a reinterpretation or adaptation. It remains to be seen, yes, if your participation in the plot of the expected sixth numbered delivery will be similar to the one that had the previous version of the character, or, if as the trailer suggests, it will limit itself to running its weapons store and some other appearance in television ads.
In summary, in the absence of confirming whether it will be a mere wink or a character with greater relevance, that Rockstar has decided to “rescue” Phil Cassidy is good news. Whether for nostalgia, or because it will have a lot to do – and to say – in this adventure starring Jason and Lucía, the new leading duo, surely Phil’s goodness will leave anecdotes to memory within the crazy and wild Vice City. Grand Theft Aut VI will be available May 26, 2026 in PlayStation 5 y Xbox Series X|S. How long the wait is being made.
