GTA 6 extended look on Netflix delivers 27 minutes of gameplay with new details on Leonidas and dual protagonists
Rockstar Games has premiered its most substantial look at Grand Theft Auto 6 yet, airing a 27-minute extended gameplay trailer exclusively on Netflix. The footage, which aired at 8pm BST, offers the first official glimpse of what it is actually like to play the game, moving beyond the montage-style clips of the two previous trailers.
The extended look, titled "Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look," is a timed exclusive on Netflix. Subscribers who missed the premiere will have to wait six hours before it is added to Rockstar's YouTube channel, meaning non-subscribers can watch from 2am BST.
Gameplay and protagonists
The trailer focuses heavily on the dual protagonists Lucia and Jason, showing what Rockstar describes as "seamless" switching between them as they explore the world of Leonidas, the game's version of Florida. The footage demonstrates how the two characters interact with each other and the environment, suggesting a more dynamic partnership than previous Grand Theft Auto entries.
Beyond the core duo, the extended look reveals more of the role-playing systems that have been rumoured for the game. Players will be able to manage their characters' physical condition through exercising and eating, mechanics reminiscent of the systems seen in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The sheer level of detail and realism Rockstar's development team has achieved is a recurring theme throughout the 27-minute presentation.
Technical achievements
Rockstar has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 contains more than 10 times the number of animations found in Grand Theft Auto 5, and double the amount featured in Red Dead Redemption 2. This massive increase in animation fidelity is expected to underpin the game's realistic character movements and environmental interactions.
The map of Leonidas is reportedly so vast that two copies of Grand Theft Auto 5's map could fit inside it. This has led to speculation about the game's length, with reports suggesting the main story could take a considerable amount of time to complete, though exact playtime figures have not been confirmed.
Reception and fallout
The premiere was not without incident. Twitch suffered a major outage shortly after the extended look trailer aired, as viewers flocked to the platform to discuss the reveal. The outage appeared to be caused by the sudden surge in traffic, underscoring the immense public interest in the game.
Online reactions have been overwhelmingly positive, with many commentators noting how impressive the game looks in motion. The extended look has been described as "incredible" by multiple outlets, and the general sentiment across social media and gaming forums is one of excitement and relief that the game is shaping up as expected.
What comes next
With the extended look now public, attention turns to the game's release. Rockstar has not yet confirmed a specific launch date, and the sources do not provide a release window. The game is expected to arrive on current-generation consoles, though no specific platforms have been named in the extended look materials.
The 27-minute trailer gives players their best understanding yet of what Grand Theft Auto 6 will offer when it launches. For now, fans can pore over the footage for clues about the story, the world of Leonidas, and the many systems that will define the next chapter of the blockbuster franchise.