Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look is available now. The 26-minute gameplay special premiered on Netflix on August 27, 2026 and is also free to watch on the official Rockstar Games YouTube channel and the GTA VI website.
Where to watch
Netflix (premiered first)
- Search Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look in the Netflix app
- Premiered August 27, 2026 at 3 PM ET
- Requires an active Netflix subscription
YouTube – free
- Official Rockstar Games YouTube channel
- Posted six hours after the Netflix premiere, at 9 PM ET on August 27
- No subscription required
Rockstar Games website
- Available on the official Grand Theft Auto VI site
- Posted simultaneously with the YouTube release
What you are watching
- Runtime: 26 minutes
- Content: Gameplay footage, captured entirely in-game on PlayStation 5
- Format: Extended showcase – not a traditional short trailer
- Featuring: Jason and Lucia in both cinematic and gameplay scenes across Vice City
Creator and streaming rules
Rockstar issued explicit guidance ahead of the premiere:
- Allowed: Reacting to and livestreaming the Extended Look from the moment it hit Netflix
- Allowed: Clips and analysis with your own commentary added
- Not allowed: Streaming or reposting the raw, unedited video in full
Best viewing setup
- Watch on the largest screen available
- YouTube: set quality to 4K or 1440p manually if it defaults lower
- Netflix: requires a Premium plan for 4K
- Avoid mobile for a first watch – compression hides the detail
What to look for
- The opening Boobie Ike pickup sequence – mission structure in miniature
- Combat encounters – note the cover transitions and hit reactions
- The fridge and TV moment – life simulation systems
- Nightlife scenes – dancing and club environments
- Crowd density in street scenes – the biggest technical leap
See also
- Everything revealed in the Extended Look
- Gameplay and combat breakdown
- What it tells us about PC requirements
- Release date: November 19, 2026
Frequently asked questions
When does GTA 6 release?
November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. See our release date breakdown.
Was the Extended Look real gameplay?
Yes. Rockstar confirmed the footage was captured entirely in-game on PlayStation 5 – not pre-rendered cinematics.
Will GTA 6 come to PC?
Yes, but not at launch. No PC date confirmed. See GTA 6 PC system requirements.