Rockstar Games fans discovered an interesting detail in the new GTA VI (Grand Theft Auto 6) trailer that may indicate the existence of a single universe for the Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption series. Reddit user cph2001 noticed that bills thrown by characters at the strip club depicted the portraits of presidents Thaddeus Waxman and Franklin Hardin that adorn cigarette packs in Red Dead Redemption 2.
Although the developers never officially confirmed the connection between these game worlds, the discovery sparked a heated debate among fans. Some see this as a simple “Easter egg”; because Red Dead Redemption 2 mentions real cities such as New York and Los Angeles (the latter appears in GTA under the name Los Santos). Others state that the studio has previously allowed fictional and real geography names to mix in its games.
Possible Universe Connection Between GTA VI and Red Dead Redemption 2
This exciting discovery once again reveals the attention Rockstar Games pays to the fine details in its games. The idea that Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, two separate game series, may take place in the same universe, has created a great resonance among the players.
Banknote Detail: Evidence or Coincidence?
The fact that the president portraits on the banknotes seen in the strip club are also included in Red Dead Redemption 2 is shown as the most important evidence supporting this theory. However, some players argue that this may be just a coincidence or a small surprise that the developers offer to their fans.
Blending Real and Fictional Geography
The fact that real world cities have fictional names in Rockstar Games' previous games is another factor that strengthens the theory of universe connection. For example, the appearance of Los Angeles as Los Santos in the GTA series supports the idea that the two games may share the same geographical bases.
The Release of GTA VI and the Investigation of the Universe Connection
This theory can only be fully tested with the release of GTA VI. The game is planned to be released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles on May 26, 2026. It is not yet known when the PC version will fall into the hands of data miners and when they will be able to look for additional evidence of the connection between the universes of the two iconic Rockstar Games series.
Data Miners and Examination of Game Files
With the release of the PC version, data miners will begin to examine the game files in detail and look for more clues about the universe connection. Texts, images and other elements within the game can reveal whether there are hidden connections between the two games.
Rockstar Games' Mystery Policy
Rockstar Games usually keeps the details about its games secret and prefers to leave its fans in suspense. The theory of universe connection may also be part of this politics of mystery. The developers are refraining from making any official statement on this issue, allowing their fans to speculate and create their own theories.
Conclusion: Will the GTA VI and Red Dead Redemption Universes Merge?
This small detail discovered in the GTA VI trailer excited Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption fans and raised hopes for a possible connection between the universes of the two games. This theory will be proven or disproved upon the release of the game. But in any case, it seems that the potential connection between these two iconic series of Rockstar Games will continue to be talked about in the gaming world for a long time.
