GTA 6’s Pindayho cerveza appears to be Rockstar’s parody of Corona beer

Rockstar Games is at it again, exercising its satirical biceps, and this time it may be taking aim at your beachside tipple of choice. Seen in the GTA 6 trailer, Pindayho cerveza is an imaginary Mexican-style beer that bears a suspicious resemblance to Corona.

Complete from gold foil neck to recognizable color scheme, fans feel Rockstar is being sarcastic about the legendary lager with its customary mix of detail and irreverence.

Pindayho beer could be Rockstar's homage to Corona

Though Rockstar hasn't officially said anything, the similarity is difficult to ignore. The fictional Pindayho cerveza is featured prominently in the trailer, its packaging looking exactly like Corona Extra or Modelo Especial, complete with a gold neck foil, transparent glass, and sun-tinted coloring. Even the name sounds like a snarky shot: "Pindayho" is derived from the Spanish profanity "pendejo," keeping with the series' mean-spirited sense of humor.

What's noteworthy isn't only the name, but the level of detail. The texture and bubble-filled consistency of the bottle, and the position of the label, all indicate Rockstar's ongoing dedication to creating a realistic, immersive environment. It's not the developer's first time making fun of real-world consumer culture either, previous games have included parody brands such as Sprunk (Sprite), eCola (Coca-Cola), and Burger Shot (Burger King).

A history of parody brands in GTA

GTA has long utilized fictional businesses to add depth to its satirical narrative, and Pindayho cerveza slots right into that model. The beer appears in convenience store fridges and perhaps even bars throughout the new Vice City-themed map. It's not a throwaway prop, just another aspect of Rockstar's heavily detailed world-building.

In past games, fictional brands have reached into radio commercials or billboards, and even into missions.

Whether Pindayho will receive the same treatment remains to be seen, but its inclusion so early suggests it may be more than simple background filler.Pindayho beer is probably another stroke of genius by Rockstar, a tongue-in-cheek reference to Corona beer that's already causing online buzz. Whether it's the next Sprunk or just a visual easter egg, one thing is certain: GTA 6 is raising the bar for deep, funny, and hyper-real open-world design.Also Read: If GTA 6 looks this good on PS5, imagine what PS6 will do