The trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI has officially stolen the crown for the most-watched video game trailer in 24 hours, with a staggering 90,421,491 views! This blows past the previous record holder, Cyberpunk 2077, which had 45 million views in its first 24 hours.
In a stunning triumph, Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) has blitzed through three official Guinness World Records within just 24 hours of its trailer debut, as revealed by Guinness World Records.
Originally slated for a 2 pm U.K. release on December 5, the trailer’s premature leak on X (formerly Twitter) prompted Rockstar Games to unveil it 15 hours ahead of schedule, ensuring fans could enjoy the high-definition version sans Bitcoin watermark.
Surpassing all expectations, the GTA VI Trailer amassed a staggering 104 million views within approximately 37 hours. Dwarfing its predecessor, the Grand Theft Auto V Trailer, which took 12 years to reach the 100 million mark.
Guinness World Records lauded the trailer as “the most sought-after video since the release of the Grand Theft Auto V trailer 12 years ago.”
The first Guinness World Record shattered by the GTA VI Trailer is for the most-viewed videogame reveal on YouTube in 24 hours, racking up an impressive 90,421,491 views.
Rockstar Games has truly outdone itself with this trailer. It captures the attention of gamers worldwide with its stunning visuals, intriguing story hints, and iconic GTA action.
Broken Records
Here are just a few of the records that the GTA 6 trailer has broken:
- Most-watched video game trailer in 24 hours
- Most-watched YouTube video in 24 hours
- Most-liked YouTube video in 24 hours
- Most-commented YouTube video in 24 hours
GTA 6 is already one of the most anticipated video games of all time. This record-breaking trailer is just the beginning.
Here are some of the reasons why the GTA 6 trailer was so successful:
- Stunning visuals: The trailer showcased the game’s impressive graphics and attention to detail.
- Intriguing story hints: The trailer gave us a glimpse of the game’s story and characters, which left fans wanting more.
- Iconic GTA action: The trailer featured plenty of the over-the-top action that GTA is known for.
- Rockstar Games hype: Rockstar Games is one of the most respected video game developers in the world. Their reputation helped to generate excitement for the game.
Congratulations again to Rockstar Games on this incredible achievement! We can’t wait to see what they have in store for us with GTA 6.
