Eagle-Eyed Players Find RDR2 Landscape Hidden in GTA 6 Commercial
During a GTA 6 commercial, a background scene was actually footage from Red Dead Redemption 2. A player with over 730 hours in RDR2 pinpointed the exact location along the Kamassa River. Rockstar likely reused the environment as a stand-in for the still-evolving GTA 6 world.
The commercial's setting was identified as a bend in the Kamassa River, northwest of Annesburg near Deer Cottage, a location familiar to dedicated players. The Reddit user who pinpointed it cited over 730 hours of playtime in Red Dead Redemption 2, demonstrating the deep familiarity that long-term players develop with Rockstar's detailed environments.
Rockstar likely used the pre-existing RDR2 landscape as a stand-in during production, since the GTA 6 world was still evolving. The scene included added animals and adjusted lighting, suggesting deliberate modification rather than accidental inclusion. This reuse of assets between titles is a common development practice, though fans often interpret such appearances as hints or Easter eggs.
This discovery could deepen fan engagement with Rockstar's marketing, as players actively search for hidden references and shared universe connections. The community's rapid identification may reinforce the developer's reputation for meticulous detail, potentially heightening anticipation for GTA 6's release. However, it may also raise expectations about environmental fidelity that the final game must meet, and could influence how players perceive Rockstar's transparency regarding reused assets versus original content.