If you ever wanted a case study in what happens to a fanbase starved of information, look no further than the GTA 6 subreddit. With the last trailer dropping in May 2025 and only a delay announcement since, the community has officially entered the phase of speculation where absolutely nothing is off limits—including the size of the moon.
A recent post on the subreddit has sparked genuine debate among fans eagerly awaiting any crumb of news about Rockstar’s upcoming blockbuster. The question, posed by user Substantial_Goal_286, is simple yet profound: “Do you all want the moon in GTA 6 to be oversized like it is in GTA V, or a more normal, realistic size?”
A History of Lunar Anomalies
The discussion taps into a long-running observation among GTA enthusiasts. In Grand Theft Auto V, the moon is noticeably, almost comically large. Not distractingly so, but enough that eagle-eyed players might pause and think, “that doesn’t look quite right”. The celestial body hangs in the Los Santos sky with an exaggerated presence that defies earthly physics.
The series has form with lunar oddities. In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, players discovered a now-iconic easter egg: if you shot the moon while zoomed in with a sniper rifle, its size would increase multiple times—a surreal reward for the curious.
do yall want the moon in gta 6 to be oversized like it is in gta v, or a more normal realistic size?
by u/TheGreatLowRate in GTA6
The Community Reacts
Responses to the moon size query range from the thoughtful to the exasperated.
“As long as it realistically appears in relation to where the sun is which doesnt occur in V,” commented one player, clearly hoping for astronomical accuracy in their criminal sandbox.
Another took a more romantic view: “I don’t care if it is oversized or not as long as there is a good spot for me to drive to and just look at it I’ll be happy” .
However, not everyone is embracing the cosmic discourse. Some community members have reached their limit with the speculative nature of the subreddit as the wait drags on. “This sub comes up with the most ridiculous questions,” snapped one reply. Another added, “Christ this sub is bored. This game needs to be released asap so we can stop having these absolutely pointless posts”.
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The Long Wait Continues
With GTA VI still nine months away from its November 19 release date, and Rockstar showing no signs of breaking its silence until the summer marketing campaign kicks off, the moon debate may only be the beginning. What celestial body will fans turn their attention to next? The sun? The stars? The phase of the moon on launch day?
One thing is certain: the GTA VI community will find something to discuss. Even if that something is 238,900 miles away and made of cheese.