A short video filmed through an in-game phone camera recreates a real Miami car scene, blurring the line between Vice City and reality.
A new Grand Theft Auto VI clip is making it harder to tell the game from real life. Originally posted by Miami-based Instagram account Only in Dade with the hashtag #OnlyinViceCity, the footage shows a casual drive past customized cars, filmed as if someone were recording with a phone.
The video quickly sparked debate over whether it was real footage, AI or an in-game scene. Rockstar Games settled the discussion by sharing the clip on its official Instagram Story, confirming its authenticity through the repost.
GTA 6 really does look this real. Someone filmed a scene in Vice City as if they were recording on their phone, and it turns out to be actual gameplay. Rockstar shared it too. https://t.co/qgkmhVZt5S https://t.co/rbMEzJn3Mn
— QG Reloaded (@QGReloaded) November 12, 2026
Vice City recreates a real Miami scene
The short sequence features a pink-and-teal camo sports car alongside other customized vehicles, with pedestrians, storefronts and detailed reflections bringing the street to life. The scene recreates a real-life promotional event in Miami involving cars built by West Coast Customs for GTA 6.
What makes the clip especially impressive is how closely the in-game footage mirrors the real-world video, even matching the camera angles and surrounding details. It is another showcase of Rockstar’s attention to environmental detail, although it doesn’t confirm that players will have a playable first-person phone camera mode.
GTA 6 is almost here
Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. With the release getting closer, this brief look at Vice City offers another glimpse of the world Rockstar has been building.
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