GTA 6 Easter Egg Theory: Red Dead Redemption Hidden in New Screenshot
Players think they may have spotted yet another wink to Rockstar’s other blockbuster series, Red Dead Redemption, hidden inside a Grand Theft Auto 6 screenshot. There’s no denying that GTA 6 communities have spent a lot of time dissecting every new reveal, and while some of the theories have landed as clever interpretations, others have come off as a reach. This latest rumored Red Dead Redemption Easter egg falls into that same “interesting, but debatable” category.
Why Fans Keep Connecting GTA 6 and Red Dead Redemption
This isn’t the first time GTA 6 fans have claimed they found a Red Dead Redemption reference. In 2025, many players pointed out that firearms shown in the game’s second trailer were made by Duke, a well-known weapon manufacturer tied to Red Dead Redemption 2. At the time, that detail fueled the idea that both Rockstar franchises might be sharing the same fictional universe.
Now, another eagle-eyed player says they’ve noticed a further connection—this time linking a GTA 6 trailer element to Rockstar’s earlier title, Red Dead Redemption 2.
GTA 6’s Alleged Morgan Revolver Easter Egg
On social media, fans have been comparing the promotional image for the Hawk & Little Morgan Revolver in GTA 6’s Ultimate Edition with the key cover artwork from Red Dead Redemption 2. Their claim: Jason’s stance in the image matches Arthur Morgan’s pose, implying it could be a nod—or at least a subtle reference.
Supporters of the theory say it gets stronger when you look at the in-universe background. In GTA lore, Hawk & Little is described as a company founded in the 1850s, while the events of Red Dead Redemption 2 are set in 1899. They also argue that the revolver itself looks close to Morgan’s signature weapon, and that its name appears to be drawn from the Red Dead Redemption protagonist.
How the Theory Works
- Fans say Jason’s pose in the Hawk & Little Morgan Revolver promo mirrors Arthur Morgan’s stance from Red Dead Redemption 2 key cover art.
- The Hawk & Little company history is described in GTA lore as starting in the 1850s, while Red Dead Redemption 2 is set in 1899—an overlap that fans interpret as intentional.
- The revolver is claimed to resemble Morgan’s famous firearm closely, and the weapon’s name is treated as a reference to the series’ main character.
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Counterarguments: Why It Might Be a Vice City Reference Instead
Not everyone agrees. Some players argue the Morgan Revolver is more likely pointing to Vice City rather than Red Dead Redemption 2. Their main evidence is the revolver’s .357 chambering, which is also known as the Equalizer—an iconic weapon from GTA: Vice City. From there, they say the Morgan Revolver’s appearance seems closer to that handgun than to anything from Red Dead Redemption 2.
They also cite the premium weapon’s official description in GTA 6. It calls the gun a “powerful revolver with classic Vice City stylings sourced from the Vercetti Estate,” and adds details like palm-tree-etched grips, engraved detailing, and a high-performance scope.
- Some fans believe the revolver points to Vice City due to its .357 chambering (the Equalizer from GTA: Vice City).
- The official write-up for the Hawk & Little Morgan Revolver describes “classic Vice City stylings” from the Vercetti Estate, including palm-tree-etched grips, engraved detailing, and a high-performance scope.
- These players say the weapon’s look matches the Vice City handgun more than it matches Morgan’s revolver.
Is Jason’s Pose Really a Hidden Message?
Another criticism is that Jason’s stance may simply be too generic to count as a real Easter egg. Players previously treated the appearance of Everett Morgan as a sticker on a store door in GTA 6’s first trailer as a clear reference—because the character had to be selected deliberately, or the same Rockstar asset had to be used to create that moment.
In contrast, the current image circulating online is described as showing a man extending a gun in a standard, straightforward way. Because of that, skeptics argue it’s hard to justify calling it a hidden detail.
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Even so, GTA 6 anticipation is so intense that small newly noticed elements—and even shaky fan theories—tend to draw a lot of attention. It’s still unclear how many genuine Easter eggs referencing Rockstar’s other major franchises will turn up in GTA 6. The smart bet is that Rockstar will go beyond Red Dead Redemption and include references to other well-known games as well.
