The GTA VI ‘extended look’ is now streaming on YouTube
Rockstar Games has released the Grand Theft Auto VI extended look for 4K download and free streaming on YouTube. The 27-minute presentation focuses on protagonists Lucia and Jason. Before the YouTube release, the footage premiered on Netflix on August 27, where it garnered 31.1 million views in four days. The video ranked as the top movie on Netflix for the final week of August and held the number one spot in 87 of 93 tracked countries, while driving a 24% increase in Netflix app downloads.
What changed
Netflix released viewership data showing the trailer reached 31.1 million views and topped charts in 87 countries.
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GTA VI Extended Look moves to YouTube after record Netflix debut
Rockstar Games has released the Grand Theft Auto VI extended look for 4K download and free streaming on YouTube. The 27-minute presentation focuses on protagonists Lucia and Jason. Before the YouTube release, the footage premiered on Netflix on August 27, where it garnered 31.1 million views in four days. The video ranked as the top movie on Netflix for the final week of August and held the number one spot in 87 of 93 tracked countries, while driving a 24% increase in Netflix app downloads.
Why it matters
This official release follows unauthorized leaks that Rockstar Games called heartbreaking. The partnership with Netflix represents a strategy to use the platform for ambitious storytelling to reach large audiences.
What is confirmed
- The GTA VI extended look reached 31.1 million views on Netflix in four days.
- The video ranked number one on Netflix in 87 of 93 tracked countries.
- The footage held the top spot on Netflix movie rankings for the last week of August.
- The presentation features 27 minutes of gameplay focusing on Lucia and Jason.
Still unconfirmed
- Ned Luke, a lead actor in GTA 5, praised the pedestrian animations in GTA 6.
What to watch next
- Official announcement of the GTA VI release date
- Disclosure of the game price
- Additional gameplay feature reveals from Rockstar Games
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Rockstar Games releases GTA VI extended look on YouTube after Netflix premiere
Rockstar Games has made the Grand Theft Auto VI extended look available for 4K download and free streaming on YouTube. The footage first premiered on Netflix on August 27, where it became a streaming hit and drove a 24% increase in Netflix app downloads. The presentation features 27 minutes of gameplay focusing on protagonists Lucia and Jason. This official release follows a series of unauthorized leaks that Rockstar Games described as heartbreaking in a public statement.
Why it matters
The release provides a sanctioned view of game mechanics to counter fan theories and leaked footage. Take-Two Interactive is currently pursuing legal action via subpoenas against Discord regarding these leaks.
What is confirmed
- The Grand Theft Auto VI extended look premiered on Netflix on August 27.
- Rockstar Games published the official YouTube version of the extended look for free viewing and 4K download.
- The gameplay presentation contains 27 minutes of footage.
- Rockstar Games stated they are very sorry that everything has taken as long as it has in response to leaks.
Still unconfirmed
- Netflix preorders increased by 436% following the trailer premiere.
- Netflix app downloads rose by 24% due to the extended first look.
- Take-Two Interactive filed a second subpoena with Discord regarding GTA 6 leaks.
What to watch next
- Court rulings on the Take-Two Interactive subpoena to Discord
- Official release date announcement for Grand Theft Auto VI
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Rockstar Games releases GTA VI extended look on YouTube
Rockstar Games has published the official YouTube version of the Grand Theft Auto VI extended look, making the gameplay presentation free to watch and available for 4K download from the company. The footage originally premiered exclusively for Netflix subscribers. While some reports describe the video as 26 minutes long, others state it contains 27 minutes of in-game footage. This release follows a period of unauthorized leaks and fan theories regarding the title, providing a sanctioned look at the game's mechanics and world.
Why it matters
The release comes amid ongoing leaks from an anonymous source known as Cyberleek. Rockstar Games reportedly approached Netflix to arrange the initial exclusive premiere. The game is the first main entry in the series in 13 years.
What is confirmed
- The GTA VI extended look originally premiered for Netflix subscribers before being published to YouTube.
- Rockstar Games has made the extended look available for direct download.
Still unconfirmed
- Take-Two Interactive stock rose 2.6 percent following the Netflix premiere.
What to watch next
- Official confirmation of the release date
- Verification of total playtime from Rockstar Games
- Further gameplay reveals regarding the main storyline
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