GTA 6 Hype Intensifies with Trailer Reaching New Milestone

The trailer now holds the second spot for the most-viewed video game trailer on YouTube, surpassing Minecraft and narrowing the gap to the current record holder, the Official Google Play Trailer of Subway Surfer, which boasts over 360 million views (which, by the way, how???).

For an interesting bit of trivia, the worldwide sales figures for GTA 5 recently crossed 200 million units sold, bringing the two pieces of media into an interesting parallel. In any case, the enduring hype around the upcoming sequel indicates it will have a solid shot at outperforming its predecessor.

Despite the earlier leak potentially impacting initial viewership, fans eagerly await the modernized version of Vice City, Rockstar's fictional version of Miami, last seen in the eponymous Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. The trailer is packed with Easter Eggs and references to real-life events, further stoking fan excitement.

GTA 6 is set for a 2025 release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X, with Take-Two remaining coy about a potential PC launch. Fans speculate that a PC version may follow a year or two after the console release.

As the wait continues, Rockstar has been adding GTA 6 teaser content to Grand Theft Auto Online, such as this necklace from the first GTA 6 trailer, keeping fans engaged and on the lookout for more hidden additions.