Read trailers without confusing facts and theories

Start from the original

Use Rockstar’s official media pages for screenshots and footage. Reposts can crop a scene, change colours or omit context. Keep the original source close to the claim you want to check.

Record what is actually shown

A useful observation identifies an object, person or location and points to the relevant image or moment. A visible vehicle does not, by itself, establish its price, performance, customization options or where to buy it in the game.

Separate three kinds of statement

• Official statement: the publisher explicitly describes a feature or detail.
• Visual observation: something can be seen in published material.
• Interpretation: a possible explanation that the material does not establish.

Use SixStars’ database evidence filters and Sources panels to inspect the basis of an entry. If a source only supports part of a claim, keep the remaining part as an open question.

This checklist is SixStars editorial advice, not a claim that every trailer detail will be present in the final game.