Man goes viral as he swears he's spotted himself in virtual streets of 'GTA 6' after first trailer drop

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: A man has become an internet sensation after he claimed that he spotted himself in the virtual world of the much-awaited video game 'Grand Theft Auto VI'.

This startling claim emerged following the release of the first trailer of 'GTA VI'.

 'GTA VI' first trailer released 

After over a decade of anticipation, enthusiasts have finally been treated to a sneak peek of the forthcoming release of 'Grand Theft Auto VI'.

Rockstar Games, the creators of the 'GTA' series, were compelled to unveil the trailer a day ahead of schedule due to an unexpected leak. The 90-second clip verifies that the game is slated for a 2025 release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox series X/S.

The official trailer has garnered immense attention, amassing over 80 million views in less than a day on YouTube, and securing the top spot in the site’s trending videos, as per NPR.

The virtual doppelganger

The recent release of the first trailer for 'GTA VI' has stirred excitement among gaming enthusiasts across the globe.

The game, renowned for its immersive open-world experience and meticulous attention to detail, has been keenly anticipated by franchise fans.

Interestingly, a man recently claimed to have found his virtual counterpart in the game, with the internet endorsing it as a "match."

Daily Loud shared a video on X, featuring a man who spotted a character in the adrenaline-charged chases and exciting sequences of the trailer that he firmly believes is a virtual doppelganger of himself.

The character in the trailer is seen donning sunglasses, sporting a few chains around his neck, and engaging in a friendly gesture of clapping another character's hand.

Internet reacts to Daily Loud's video

Daily Loud's claim has elicited a mix of amusement and curiosity within the gaming community. While some members express skepticism, others are captivated by the potential coincidence. 

A social media user tweeted, "Yo man that's You man, You should have put on your sunshade man. The resemblance will be a Match." 

Another user said, "Yo Can Say That Again Bud, A Nice Character Yo Gat There."

One person joked, "Can I file a lawsuit for compensation if I get to see my character there?"

"Although I would have thought the character looks like any other brother living in Florida… I can’t front, that deadass look like him," noted another. 

"it does look like him wtf," a user disagreed. 

One user trolled the man and said, "“He look like me yall.” Him:"

"Looks like him tbh," noted another.

"I think the similarity between them is so close," stated another.

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