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GTA 6 extended look to premiere on Netflix at 12:30 am on 28 August
Grand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look will debut on Netflix in India at 12:30 am IST on Friday, 28 August, followed by a YouTube release at 6:30 am the same day.…
Grand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look will debut on Netflix in India at 12:30 am IST on Friday, 28 August, followed by a YouTube release at 6:30 am the same day. The presentation is expected to show more of protagonists Jason and Lucia, gameplay and the open world.
The official showcase comes as multiple alleged gameplay leaks have circulated online. Take-Two Interactive has stated in legal filings that the clips are stolen content, and both Rockstar and Take-Two are taking legal action to remove them.
GTA 6 is scheduled for release on 19 November for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The extended look, arriving one week before release, gives Rockstar a chance to redirect attention to official material.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Rockstar has released only two official trailers for GTA 6 since its December 2023 announcement, making this extended look the most substantial preview before launch. The Netflix-first release, six hours ahead of YouTube, is a notable distribution deal that puts the streaming platform ahead of traditional gaming channels for the first official gameplay. With Take-Two pursuing legal action against leakers under copyright law, the stakes are high: any unauthorised footage that goes viral before the official look could dilute Rockstar's carefully timed marketing. The game, launching only on current-gen consoles, will test whether a Rs 5,000-plus title can drive hardware upgrades or if most players wait for a PC port.
Source: livemint.com
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