Updated August 28, 2026, at 7:13 a.m. BST / 2:13 a.m. ET / August 27, 2026 at 11:13 p.m. PT

The GTA VI gameplay is now available on YouTube in 4K.

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It’s finally here! the long-awaited event just took place exclusively on Netflix: the extended preview of Grand Theft Auto VI was watched by millions of people around the world.

The footage begins with the discovery of a drug den. At first glance, it’s very well done, and the NPCs display a level of realism that’s quite impressive, from body details to strands of hair to the creases in their clothes.

A short opening sequence plays before giving way to more intimate scenes inside the couple’s home. The interior design of the house is also particularly well-crafted, right down to the inevitable magnets on the fridge.

The action then shifts further into the neighborhood. The interiors of the stores are just as well-done. The shelves are stocked, and items don’t hesitate to fall and break as soon as a fight involves the merchandise.

Many interactions seem to be triggered directly by the player, such as holding (or letting go of) Lucia’s hand in certain locations. It’s the kind of small detail that doesn’t serve much purpose but is still a nice touch.

Unsurprisingly, the driving segment played out in true GTA style: you drive wherever you want, whenever you want. That must have been the impound lot’s take on it, too, as they were towing a parked vehicle at one point.

A long preview of GTA VI wouldn’t be worth its salt without a shootout—especially one during a police chase. Jason takes great delight in aiming for the tires to send his pursuers off course, with physics that seem quite realistic. A few slow-motion effects are thrown in for good measure, likely meant to heighten the intensity.

The aerial views reveal a beautiful, bustling city packed with plenty of detail. A variety of settings are then shown: the beach, scuba diving, swamps, motocross, a nightclub… and, of course, a strip club. Nothing to complain about on that front! These all look stunning, and the sound and visual atmospheres are excellent.

From a more technical standpoint, the various clips play with noticeable fluidity. The lighting effects are also very well done, with reflections visible on many surfaces. Facial animations are satisfactory, though not exceptional. As for the interface, it remained very unobtrusive throughout the stream, so it’s difficult to comment on it.

All in all, there were more than 1.8 million concurrent viewers on Twitch when the video launched, just in the Grand Theft Auto VI category alone. If we include those who tuned in through other related categories like Special Event or Just Chatting, we can estimate the total at nearly 2 million people on this platform alone.

As for us, we’re pretty convinced with what we saw. The studio seems to have kept many of the promises, and there are no big deal-breakers yet. We will add the YouTube video to this article when it’s out.

What did you think of this livestream?