A fan named Foosmoke demonstrates just how far video game graphics have come in two decades by recreating the second GTA 6 trailer in the style of GTA: San Andreas.
The Grand Theft Auto series by Rockstar Games is one of the most successful franchises in video game history. As fans eagerly await the official GTA 6 release date next year, one creative project from the community is turning heads: a player has faithfully rebuilt the second official GTA VI trailer using the retro look of the PlayStation 2 classic GTA: San Andreas, offering a striking time capsule of how much game design has evolved over the past 20 years.
Fan Project Delivers Impressive GTA 6 Trailer Remake
The fan known as Foosmoke undertook a detailed, shot-for-shot recreation of the second GTA 6 trailer, using GTA: San Andreas (2004) as the base and enhancing it with elements from GTA: Vice City. What makes the project truly special is its scene-by-scene recreation using the signature PS2-era graphics, staying faithful to the limitations and charm of early 2000s game aesthetics.
This isn’t Foosmoke’s first retro project—he previously recreated the first GTA 6 announcement trailer in a similar “Demake” style, earning praise from fans across social media and YouTube. To achieve such authenticity, he used both old gameplay assets and clever video editing techniques to fill in missing details and transitions.
From PS2 Demake to Next-Gen Masterpiece: GTA’s Graphic Evolution
The real magic of the project lies in the contrast between the gritty, low-polygon look of the past and the stunning realism of modern-day GTA VI gameplay trailers. Viewers are reminded of hardware limitations from 20 years ago—blocky character models with stiff animations, basic lighting, and simplified open-world environments.
Interestingly, GTA: San Andreas VR is also scheduled to release for the Oculus Quest 2, further cementing the legacy of the original game in today’s tech landscape.
This deliberate Demake approach—reimagining new games through the lens of older technology—highlights just how far the gaming industry has come. For longtime fans who grew up with GTA: San Andreas, the video offers a powerful dose of nostalgia while simultaneously building anticipation for the future of the series with GTA 6.