Rockstar Snuck Red Dead Redemption 2 Into Its GTA 6 Extended Look — And Of Course, Fans Spotted It Immediately

During a recent TV commercial showcasing an unhealthy burger, fans of the Rockstar Games noticed an unexpected appearance of the Red Dead Redemption 2 world. The commercial featured a scenic outdoor scene, complete with a winding river, lush green trees, and prominent rock formations, which closely resembled elements from the popular Red Dead Redemption 2 game.

Rockstar fans quickly recognized the footage as being taken within the Red Dead Redemption 2 universe, prompting them to search for the exact spot that was used in the commercial. Rockstar has tweaked certain elements, such as the lighting, but the overall environment remains largely unchanged. The specific location, situated in the Kamassa River northwest of Annesburg, just west of Deer Cottage, was discovered by a dedicated Reddit user named DangerousLeo, who had logged over 730 hours of gameplay in Red Dead Redemption 2.

While the Red Dead Redemption 2 4K remaster is not confirmed, it is likely that Rockstar Games used a version of the previous game specifically for the in-game commercial, utilizing the pre-existing location as a convenient substitute for the ever-changing open world of GTA 6. IGN is one of the select outlets to receive an exclusive preview of GTA 6, with more details on the game's romance system, expected playtime, side activities, and comparison of its expansive map to past Rockstar titles.