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GTA 6 TV Ad Removes Two Shower Scenes From Its Launch Trailer
A modified GTA 6 trailer aired during NBA games on October 20, including games featuring the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers.
The ad was based on the game's recently released launch trailer, but two shower scenes were cut while one remained.
It also included a few slightly longer shots, and the Xbox logo was removed.
The games are set in Vice City, the fictional setting associated with Miami, and the ad's appearance during basketball broadcasts brought the upcoming release to a wider TV audience.
The game has drawn attention after years of rumors, leaks and delays.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is scheduled to arrive on November 19.
The first television ad for Grand Theft Auto 6 aired during NBA games on October 20.
The ad used a modified version of the game’s launch trailer, with two shower moments removed.
The first shower scene remained in the version shown, while two later moments were cut.
Viewers reported seeing the ad during several NBA games, including Knicks–76ers, Pistons–Celtics and Thunder–Spurs.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is scheduled to arrive on November 19.
- Who
- The first television ad was for Grand Theft Auto 6, developed by Rockstar Games.
- What
- A modified version of the game’s launch trailer aired as a television ad, with two shower moments removed.
- When
- October 20, during the opening night of the NBA season.
- Where
- During NBA broadcasts, including the Knicks–76ers game; viewers also reported it during Pistons–Celtics and Thunder–Spurs games.
- Why
- The sources suggest the shower moments were considered too explicit for broadcast television.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Grand Theft Auto 6’s launch trailer was released.
A modified version of the trailer aired during NBA broadcasts on the season’s opening night.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is scheduled to arrive.
- Ad aired
- October 20, 2026
- Games named
- Knicks–76ers; Pistons–Celtics; Thunder–Spurs
- Shower footage
- First scene retained; two later moments removed
- Release date
- November 19
What people are saying
Seeing it on a proper TV spot during a big game makes it feel real now