GTA 6's Macca the Gator explained after Rockstar's in-game TV show reveal

GTA 6 launches next week and as the release date creeps closer and closer, Rockstar’s marketing campaign is finally in full-swing.

We’ve had more teasers and promotional material than ever, but perhaps the most bizarre is a new in-game TV series that finally explains who Macca the Gator is.

In case you somehow missed it, the pre-release content surrounding GTA VI has been filled with references and homages to Macca the Gator, a pink alligator who’s essentially become a mascot for the game.

He’s even a collectible statue in the frankly overpriced Goodtime State - Vice City Collection of GTA VI, which is presented as another collector’s edition that hilariously doesn't even include a copy of the game.

Macca the Gator will star in an in-game TV series that players will be able to watch when they’re not tearing through Leonida, and a trailer has dropped today.

The GTA 6 Macca & Friends show - everything you need to know

Macca & Friends was shown off by Rockstar Games earlier today and when the game launches on November 19, millions of players around the world will be able to tune in via the in-game television network Weazel.

Only a 30 second preview was shown, but it’s got a full voice cast and it’s actually pretty well animated.

Based on what was shown off, each episode will follow Macca and his pals as they get in and out of various scrapes. The example in the teaser trailer was Macca needing money so his landlord doesn’t evict him.

In many ways, it mirrors some of the main stories and side-quests present in the Grand Theft Auto series. It’s all about making money and living a free life.

Whilst being a mascot for GTA VI, Macca is clearly some sort of tourism symbol in the game’s world. This is because Leonida is based on Florida where alligators are extremely common.

That explains why he’s so heavily-represented in the GTA VI collector’s box, and he’ll probably be visible on in-game merchandise and murals found in the game.

Based on what we’ve seen of the TV series so far, Macca & Friends is aimed at an adult audience. It’s got a Bojack Horseman vibe to it. It’s clearly intended to be a comedy, but presented with Rockstar’s usual flair and social-political commentary.

At the time of writing, we don’t know how many episodes players will be able to watch nor whether there’s a deeper meaning behind the series, but we’ll have all the answers once the game launches later this month.

If you haven’t already done so, you’ve still got time to pre-order GTA VI and snag the bonus rewards offered through its Standard and Ultimate edition.

Those who’ve already pre-ordered the standard version can still upgrade to Ultimate as well, complete with in-game rewards.

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