What happened
GamesRadar+ relayed claims that apparent GTA 6 clips were more than a year old, including purported chat messages assigning them to 2023. Insider Gaming later discussed a different clue: footage said to contain Tate McRae's Sports Car, released in January 2025. Some viewers used that to argue for a newer build. These are competing claims about the circulated material, not a verified development timeline.
What remains unclear
A song identification does not establish a precise build or capture date, and screenshots of a conversation do not authenticate their author. Different clips could also have different provenance. We have combined the conflicting accounts so readers can see the uncertainty rather than encounter two articles each implying certainty. Neither account should be used to judge the final game's readiness.
