ROCKSTAR TO SHOWCASE GTA VI ON AUGUST 27

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FRI, AUG 7, 2026

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Rockstar Games will air an extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI on August 27th at 9PM ET via YouTube, with Netflix subscribers getting early access at 3PM ET.

The preview marks a significant moment for one of gaming's most anticipated releases. Rockstar has not disclosed specific details about what the extended look will feature. YouTube viewers can tune in at 9PM ET on August 27th. Netflix subscribers will access the same content three hours earlier at 3PM ET, leveraging a partnership between the streaming platform and Rockstar that previously brought the original GTA trilogy to mobile devices. The announcement arrives as anticipation builds around GTA VI, which is scheduled to launch in Fall 2025. This extended preview represents a major marketing push ahead of the game's release, though Rockstar has kept additional details about the showcase under wraps.

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