GTA 6 Teased in YouTube Video and Skittles Tweet
YouTube commemorated its 20th birthday on April 23, 2025, with a nostalgic video titled "It's Our Birthday, Let's Party," celebrating two decades of viral content, creators, and internet culture. The video included a surprise clip from Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto VI, exciting gamers anticipating the title's release.
The birthday video, just over a minute long, featured a brief GTA 6 scene at the 52-second mark. The clip showed Lucia, one of the game's protagonists, in a car with a pile of cash, taken from the official trailer released in December 2023. Despite being only a second long, its inclusion in YouTube's montage was significant, indicating a deliberate reference to the highly anticipated game.
YouTube's birthday film was also a celebration of its journey, featuring classic viral hits, notable creators, pop culture events, and online fads. From its beginnings with "Me at the zoo" to its current status as a global media platform, the film captured YouTube's impact on creators and viewers. The GTA 6 inclusion highlighted gaming's importance to YouTube, with Let's Plays, livestreams, and trailers amassing billions of views. The event served as both a nostalgic tribute and a reminder of future trends.
In a related event, Skittles brought humor to the GTA 6 anticipation by fulfilling a tweet from November 9, 2023. The candy company followed through on its promise to tweet about GTA 6 on April 23, 2025, referencing its earlier tweet about a nonsensical tongue-twister. This action highlighted the long wait for news about GTA 6.
Rockstar Games has been silent since the first GTA 6 trailer in December 2023, causing frustration among fans. Skittles' tweet humorously underscored Rockstar's silence, implying that even a candy company was more reliable in keeping its promises. The tweet sparked memes and speculation about the next official update.
While Rockstar remains secretive, fans are finding humor and hoping for new updates soon. Skittles' well-timed tweet offered GTA 6 enthusiasts a moment of levity during a quiet period.
