Grand Theft Auto is big, that is no shock, however Rockstar Games’ GTA 6 trailer has surpassed 69.2 million views inside 15 hours, that means it is already been watched greater than the reveal trailers for Cyberpunk 2077, Red Dead Redemption 2, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom mixed.
The extremely anticipated debut trailer, which was attributable to premiere at present, December 5, however was posted on December 4 following a leak, is presently racking up tens of hundreds of views per minute. In truth, we have needed to edit the introduction of this text 3 times already because the million mark retains ticking over.
And whereas 69.2 million is numerous views below any metric, it is much more spectacular, and virtually unbelievable, when in comparison with a few of the greatest online game releases of the final 5 years. Cyberpunk 2077, for instance, the futuristic open world role-playing recreation from beloved developer CD Projekt Red, has 28.6 million views on its preliminary teaser trailer.
The debut of Rockstar’s earlier hit, Red Dead Redemption 2, has 23.1 million views, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the sequel to Breath of the Wild, thought of the most effective video video games of all time, has 16.1 million views on its first look trailer.
All three due to this fact have a complete viewership variety of 67.8 million views, and that is lifetime numbers. Grand Theft Auto 6 has achieved all that and extra in lower than a day since its trailer debuted.
The GTA 6 trailer was awaited with bated breath from the gaming trade, and seemingly your entire world, after Rockstar teased a return to Vice City, its personal tackle Miami. The map will increase past metropolis limits although, seeping right into a fictional Florida referred to as Leonida which is packed filled with actual world references (and parodies).
While it was revealed alongside a 2025 launch date for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, PC gamers have been left annoyed, although not essentially shocked, that their platform was left off the listing.
They weren’t those just a little peeved although, as a number of builders from Rockstar itself took to social media to specific their frustration on the trailer leaking early. In truth, the whole trade shared their disappointment that the thrilling second was dampened. Several streamers have been additionally hit with content material strikes and takedowns within the wake of the leak.
And whereas most of these 69.2 million viewers seemingly can’t watch for Grand Theft Auto 6, some will seemingly by no means be glad. Why? GTA 7 was trending on-line as quickly because the trailer dropped.
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll speak about The Witcher all day.
