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Netflix and Rockstar Games partnered to release an exclusive 27-minute showcase of “Grand Theft Auto 6” gameplay on Thursday afternoon, providing fans with the most substantial preview of the highly anticipated title to date. The special presentation, titled “Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look,” became available on Netflix at 3 p.m. ET before rolling out to YouTube and other platforms six hours later. The footage was captured directly from PlayStation 5 gameplay, offering viewers cinematic and interactive scenes set throughout the fictional Vice City.
The extended look centers on the game’s dual protagonists, Jason and Lucia, as they navigate criminal circumstances across the fictional state of Leonida. According to Rockstar’s official description, the pair must rely on each other after an attempted robbery spirals into danger within a larger criminal operation. The release marks a significant moment for the publisher, which has faced considerable challenges in recent weeks due to unauthorized leaks of gameplay footage distributed by hackers claiming to possess a playable build.
Rockstar acknowledged the leaked material in a statement Wednesday, expressing regret that the unintended preview had reached the public. The developer emphasized its commitment to delivering the full experience on November 19 across PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. Netflix characterized the partnership as groundbreaking content strategy, positioning video games as increasingly central to entertainment culture and offering subscribers exclusive early access to one of the industry’s most awaited releases.
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Originally reported by Variety →
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