Grand Theft Auto 6 just can’t seem to stop making history. After setting a record on YouTube as the platform’s most-watched gaming video within 24 hours of being uploaded, it has set a new standard for popularity and engagement. It might not have beaten a certain three-letter band’s music video, it has enjoyed the distinction of having the most-liked video game trailer in history, eclipsing previous records held by other video games and even movies.
As of now, the GTA 6 trailer boasts over 10 million likes and nearly 150 million views, proving the immense anticipation and hype surrounding the upcoming game. It has now officially dethroned Dil Bechara, a Bollywood movie, which held the record for the most-liked movie trailer on YouTube, with 10,862,715 likes. The GTA 6 trailer, having surpassed this milestone, now stands at 10,868,747 likes, leaving major films like Avengers: Endgame and Spider-Man: No Way Home trailing with less than 10 million likes each.
The success of the GTA 6 trailer is attributed to several factors. The return to the iconic Vice City setting has invoked a wave of nostalgia among fans, while Rockstar Games’ stellar reputation, bolstered by the success of GTA 5, has further fueled excitement. Additionally, the decade-long wait since the release of GTA 5 has only heightened the anticipation for the sequel.
Grand Theft Auto VI on @YouTube is now the most LIKED TRAILER (across movies, games, entertainment) on the platform, beating Bollywood's Dil Bechara.
I'd like to give a huge thank you @DrAntagonistic for notifying me about this. pic.twitter.com/bHRqIVDSqn
— Ben (@videotechuk_) December 15, 2023
This record-setting trend isn’t just confined to YouTube; the trailer’s release also saw a significant impact on social media, with Rockstar’s announcement post becoming the most-liked gaming tweet ever. The trailer’s success is a clear indication of the game’s potential impact upon its release, which is scheduled for 2025, with PC users expected to wait even longer, possibly until 2026 or 2027.
The trailer itself is a marvel of modern gaming technology, showcasing breathtaking graphics and a vividly reimagined Vice City. Ex-Rockstar developers have suggested that the final game’s visuals will be on par with, if not better than the trailer. More importantly, the early glimpse features a blend of wild, real-life events and satire, a staple of the GTA series, and offers glimpses into the game’s world and potential storyline.
As the GTA 6 trailer continues to amass views and likes, it’s poised to break even more records. It’s now on track to soon reach 150 million views and 11 million likes. While it may not yet rival the most liked videos on the platform overall, the anticipation for future trailers and updates on the game could lead to even more record-breaking achievements.
The success of the GTA 6 trailer is a clear indication of the game’s massive global appeal and the unyielding passion of a global fanbase that numbers in the hundreds of millions.
Unfortunately, for now, GTA fans will have to settle for watching the trailer and speculating about, among other things, the identity of the franchise’s latest bikini-clad female figure. Finally, Netflix has released the GTA Remaster trilogy on its platform, which coincides with its mobile release.
