Grand Theft Auto VI Gameplay Debuts on Netflix With Previews Highlighting Scale and Details

On August 27, official Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay made its debut, premiering on Netflix at 3:00 PM Eastern Time before going live on YouTube. Outlets such as IGN and The New York Times published exclusive previews following visits to developer Rockstar North in Edinburgh. The extended look provided a 26-minute presentation entirely consisting of gameplay set in Leonida, the game's fictional version of Florida, captured on a PlayStation 5 without initial clarification on whether it ran on a standard console or a PlayStation 5 Pro.

Preview reports also outlined various metrics regarding the scope of the upcoming title. The New York Times reported that Rockstar North co-head Rob Nelson spent 80 hours completing a playthrough in February, which included the main story and optional goals carrying narrative ramifications. Additionally, studio representatives stated that the overall map is three times larger than the playable area of Red Dead Redemption 2. Other notable details highlighted in the coverage include a Bonnie-and-Clyde-style criminal caper featuring a couple, alongside specific features noted by IGN such as a pet dog capable of predicting lottery results.