Rockstar Games’ latest Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) trailer has taken the gaming world by storm, achieving a record-breaking 475 million views in just the first 24 hours since its release.
The massive viewership dwarfs the previous trailer’s 93 million views from 2023, marking a huge surge in interest for the highly anticipated sequel to Grand Theft Auto V, which has remained a fan favorite since its release in 2013.
Notably, the trailer’s soundtrack also saw impressive success. The featured song, “Hot Together” by The Pointer Sisters, experienced a staggering 182,000% increase in streams on Spotify, illustrating just how deeply GTA VI is resonating with fans.
Rockstar has long integrated music into its in-game experience, making the soundtrack a vital component of the overall game feel, and this track’s resurgence highlights that connection.
GTA 6, originally slated for a 2025 release, has now been pushed to May 26, 2026, as Rockstar takes additional time to perfect the open-world experience. The game will be set in Vice City, a fictional version of Miami, adding to the excitement among fans.
With a reported development cost of over $1 billion, Rockstar is clearly investing heavily in making GTA VI a monumental entry in the franchise.
GTA V generated nearly $10 billion since its launch, and expectations are high for its successor, with the massive viewership and music buzz signaling another potential hit.
