AI-Generated GTA 6 Gameplay Hoax Goes Viral

A viral video purporting to show leaked gameplay from Grand Theft Auto 6 captivated millions of fans this week, only to be revealed as an AI-generated hoax designed to highlight the blurring line between reality and fabricated content. The clip, shared on social media platforms including X and TikTok on November 25, 2025, depicted the game's protagonist, Lucia, walking through a rainy Vice City with dynamic weather and lifelike non-player characters, amassing over 8 million views in its first day before being removed.

The creator, operating under the handle ZapActu GTA6, a verified X account focused on Grand Theft Auto news, admitted to generating the footage using artificial intelligence tools. In statements to media outlets, the individual explained that the videos aimed to observe public reactions and demonstrate how accessible it has become to produce convincing deepfakes in 2025. "My intention was never to harm anyone," the creator said. "I simply wanted to create something intriguing that could bring people together and spark discussion within the GTA 6 community. I genuinely never expected a single video to generate such massive engagement and reach." They later...