GTA 6: Timeline of Official Trailers and Viewing Records

Rockstar Games has unveiled Grand Theft Auto VI through multiple official videos between December 2023 and November 2026. This page lists these trailers in chronological order, what they officially confirmed, and the viewership records they achieved, based on Rockstar Games’ announcements, the PlayStation Blog, and Wikipedia.

#First Trailer (December 2023)

Rockstar had announced that the first trailer would drop in December 2023 to mark the studio’s 25th anniversary. A low-quality version leaked on December 4, 2023; Rockstar responded by releasing the official version. The trailer revealed the title Grand Theft Auto VI, protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, the setting of the fictional state of Leonida (including Vice City), an initial release window (2025 at the time), and the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S platforms. The video featured Tom Petty’s song Love Is a Long Road. According to Wikipedia, the trailer shattered YouTube records on its first day, amassing 101 million views in just two days—surpassing the view count of the Grand Theft Auto V reveal trailer (2011). It also sparked numerous fan recreations and revived interest in Tom Petty’s song.

#Second Trailer (May 6, 2025)

On May 6, 2025, Rockstar released a second trailer, recorded on PlayStation 5. The announcement included an updated official website featuring 70 screenshots and character and location descriptions. According to French Wikipedia, the trailer introduced six key locations: three urban areas (Vice City, Port Gellhorn, and Ambrosia) and three natural zones (the Leonida Keys, the Grassrivers, and Mount Kalaga National Park). The soundtrack included Hot Together by the Pointer Sisters, Everybody Have Fun Tonight by Wang Chung, Child Support by Zenglen, and Talkin’ to Myself Again by Tammy Wynette. Wikipedia reports the trailer garnered a record 475 million views across all platforms within 24 hours and won Best Game Trailer at the 2025 Golden Joystick Awards.

#Extended Look on Netflix (August 27, 2026)

On August 27, 2026, an extended look of the game premiered on Netflix several hours before its YouTube release, according to Wikipedia. The broadcast caused technical issues for Netflix and Twitch servers due to overwhelming demand and traffic.

#Pre-Launch Trailer (October 15, 2026)

On October 15, 2026, Rockstar released a pre-launch trailer. The track Flower in a Hurricane by Justice, featuring Tame Impala, SZA, and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, was included. Wikipedia notes that an exclusive clip showing Jason using dog feces as a weapon against an NPC aired in an episode of South Park.

#PS5 Features Video (November 10, 2026)

On November 10, 2026, PlayStation released a new video highlighting PS5-exclusive features, covered by games.gg and the PlayStation Blog. The presentation showcased the DualSense adaptive triggers, the built-in speaker broadcasting police radio communications, Tempest 3D audio, and faster load times thanks to the console’s ultra-fast SSD. On PS5 Pro, the game leverages PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) to enhance resolution and ray-traced shadows. According to games.gg, the video clarified that the game targets 30 frames per second across all platforms, with PS5 Pro additions focusing on resolution and lighting—not a higher refresh rate. The video coincided with the start of pre-loading, which opened nine days before the November 19, 2026 launch, with a staggered midnight release by country starting at 12:00 NZDT in New Zealand.

#Summary

• Five official videos were released between December 2023 and November 10, 2026.
• The first trailer (December 2023) revealed the title, protagonists, and initial release window, hitting 101 million views in two days, per Wikipedia.
• The second trailer (May 6, 2025) achieved 475 million views in 24 hours and won a Golden Joystick Award.
• An extended look aired on Netflix on August 27, 2026.
• A pre-launch trailer was released on October 15, 2026, followed by a PS5 features video on November 10, 2026.

Updated November 12, 2026.