In Rockstar's GTA 6: An Extended Look showcase on Netflix, there was a small but incredibly fun detail that most viewers missed. An in-game ad showing animals in a field might have seemed ordinary, but it was anything but; the ad was actually shot inside Red Dead Redemption 2, and fans proved it in less than 24 hours.

How It Was Discovered

Reddit user DangerousLeo immediately recognized the scene: "I knew right away it was RDR2." With over 700 hours in the game, it's no surprise he spotted it so quickly. The animal models were clearly from Red Dead, and even the pumpkin roots in the background looked familiar. Starting from there, he explored the area until he found the exact spot: west of Annesburg, along the Lannahechee River.

DangerousLeo summed up the process in a follow-up comment: "I recognized the area and just knew it. Luckily, I found the exact spot almost instantly." For an experienced RDR2 player, it only took a few minutes to pinpoint the location.

Differences Between the Two Scenes

In DangerousLeo's side-by-side comparison, a few small differences stand out. While the forest and river are identical, the GTA 6 ad features more vegetation and rocks close to the camera that don't appear in Red Dead. This shows Rockstar made subtle tweaks instead of copying the scene directly.

Why This Makes Sense

Rockstar is known for hiding clever connections between its games, but there's a practical reason behind this move too. Using the rich wildlife and stunning landscapes of an eight-year-old game for an ad is much more efficient than building the environment from scratch. Most viewers never realized the footage was from another game that's nearly a decade old.

A New Spark for the Shared Universe Theory

This discovery adds fuel to the long-standing fan theory that GTA and Red Dead exist in the same universe. Previous nods, like Jack Marston's biography in GTA 5, have kept the theory alive. This latest detail suggests the connections between the two series might be deeper than fans thought.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was the ad in GTA 6 really filmed in Red Dead Redemption 2?

Yes. Reddit user DangerousLeo matched the scenery in the ad to a spot west of Annesburg, along the Lannahechee River on the Red Dead Redemption 2 map.

How long did it take to find this detail?

It took less than 24 hours after the ad aired on Netflix for an experienced player to find the location.

Are GTA and Red Dead Redemption set in the same universe?

It's not officially confirmed, but Rockstar's years of Easter eggs and references between the games keep the theory alive among fans.