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Grand Theft Auto VI 'Extended Look' to Premiere on Netflix Six Hours Before YouTube
Key points
- GTA VI 'extended look' premieres August 27th.
- Netflix subscribers get early access at 3 PM ET.
- YouTube release follows at 9 PM ET.
- GTA V sold nearly 230 million copies.
- Netflix previously partnered with Rockstar for GTA trilogy on mobile.
Exclusive Early Access for Netflix Subscribers
Rockstar Games has announced an "extended look" at Grand Theft Auto VI, set to air on August 27th. This preview will first be available to Netflix subscribers at 3 PM ET.
The same content will then be released to the public on Rockstar's official YouTube channel six hours later, at 9 PM ET.
Strategic Partnership
This arrangement highlights a continued partnership between Netflix and Rockstar Games. Previously, the two companies collaborated to release the original Grand Theft Auto trilogy on mobile platforms.
Brandon Riegg, Netflix’s VP of Nonfiction Series, stated that Netflix is honored to partner with Rockstar Games to debut this part of the Grand Theft Auto story with its members first.
Anticipation for Grand Theft Auto VI
Grand Theft Auto VI is launching over a decade after its predecessor, Grand Theft Auto V. GTA V has sold nearly 230 million copies and was released across three console generations and PC, becoming one of the best-selling games of all time.
The upcoming preview is expected to offer new details about the highly anticipated game.
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How outlets covered it
Netflix will exclusively host an extended trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI on August 27 for six hours before it becomes available on Rockstar's YouTube channel. This move highlights Netflix's strategy to secure exclusive content, even for short durations, in the competitive streaming market.
Rockstar Games announced an "extended look" at Grand Theft Auto VI will air on August 27th, with an early premiere for Netflix subscribers. This preview offers new details for a highly anticipated game launching over a decade after its predecessor, GTA V, which sold nearly 230 million copies.