Record-Breaking Buzz: GTA VIs Second Trailer Hits 475 Million Views in Just 24 Hours

The highly talked-about second trailer for  Grand Theft Auto VI has achieved a new world record for initial view counts, racking up over 475 million views within just the first day across all channels and platforms. In comparison, the first trailer garnered only 93 million views during the same timeframe, which at the time made it the most popular non-music video on YouTube.

Speaking of music, the trailer’s success has led to a significant surge in popularity for the tracks featured in it—specifically, the song «Hot Together» by The Pointer Sisters saw an astronomical increase of 182,000 percent in streams on Spotify. According to Sulinna Ong, Spotify’s editorial head, “‎Grand Theft Auto sweeps through pop culture like nothing else. The music has been intricately linked to this franchise from the start, so it’s great to see both new and longtime fans connecting with this iconic track.”

Thus, GTA VI once again cements its status as the most anticipated game of the generation, while fans of the series are eagerly awaiting a detailed showcase of gameplay. The team at Rockstar claims that the second trailer features a “balanced ratio of cutscenes to gameplay.” All footage was captured directly on PlayStation 5.

The launch of Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for May 26, 2026. Initially, the game will be released exclusively on PS5 and Xbox Series consoles, with a PC version expected to follow in the future.