Tech Experts Are Trying to Work Out What's Going on With That GTA 6 'Vampire' Ferris Wheel
A single glitch in *GTA VI*'s reflections has sparked a viral debate—and pre-order cancellations—before launch.
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The brief
A mysterious visual anomaly in *GTA VI*'s trailer has captivated tech analysts and fans: a Ferris wheel reflection that appears to vanish mid-rotation, dubbed the "Vampire Ferris Wheel." The issue stems from a ray-traced reflection glitch, where the wheel’s mirrored image flickers in and out of existence during a specific frame. Coverage emphasizes the technical curiosity behind the bug, with outlets like *Digital Foundry* and *IGN* dissecting frame-by-frame footage to theorize its cause. *Kotaku* and *ixbt.games* highlight the phenomenon’s unintended viral appeal, while *Instant Gaming News* notes its potential to overshadow broader praise for the game’s graphics.
What to watch next: Whether Rockstar acknowledges the glitch in an upcoming patch or trailer, or if the "Vampire Ferris Wheel" becomes a meme tied to the game’s launch. Coverage does not yet specify if the issue persists in gameplay or is trailer-exclusive.
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Quick answers
Is the Ferris wheel glitch present in the full game or just the trailer?
Coverage only confirms the issue appears in the *GTA VI* trailer; whether it exists in the final game is unconfirmed.
Have any players reported the reflection bug in early access or leaks?
No reports of the glitch in gameplay or leaks have been cited in current coverage.
Did Rockstar Games comment on the "Vampire Ferris Wheel"?
No official statement from Rockstar Games has been referenced in the available headlines.
Coverage (5)
- Ray-traced reflections are a thing for GTA VI... but there's a small oversight Instant Gaming News · 2d ago
- GTA 6 Fans Have A New Odd Obsession: A Ferris Wheel Reflection Kotaku · 2d ago
- Gamers "cancel future pre-orders" of GTA VI due to one frame ixbt.games · 2d ago
- GTA 6 and the Mystery of the Missing Ferris Wheel Reflection Digital Foundry · 2d ago
- Tech Experts Are Trying to Work Out What's Going on With That GTA 6 'Vampire' Ferris Wheel IGN · 2d ago
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