Rockstar Games unveiled a 26-minute preview of its upcoming title Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) on Netflix on Thursday, marking the first time the game has been previewed on the streaming platform. The preview offers a glimpse into the game's setting, Vice City—a fictional city inspired by Miami—and introduces players to lead characters Jason and Lucia. The duo has been described as a Bonnie and Clyde-style pair engaged in a series of high-stakes criminal activities.

The footage features scenes that include car chases, confrontations in strip clubs, rooftop meetings, and shootouts, highlighting the game’s action-oriented narrative. A notable gameplay element shown allowed players to make the two protagonists hold hands, indicating expanded interactive features. GTA 6 is now scheduled for release on November 19, following a delay from its original late 2025 launch date.

The earlier installment, GTA 5, released in 2013, has sold over 200 million copies worldwide, though the current number of pre-orders for GTA 6 has not been disclosed. The Netflix preview prompted reports of service outages during midday Thursday, coinciding with its release. The teaser is also set to be made available on YouTube later in the day. Netflix and Rockstar have previously collaborated to offer versions of earlier GTA games through Netflix’s mobile gaming section.

This latest preview release follows a series of leaks that began around August 18, which Rockstar described as “heartbreaking” and not intended for public viewing. In response, Rockstar’s parent company, Take-Two Interactive, sought legal measures, obtaining court orders to compel Microsoft and Discord to provide data in an investigation aimed at identifying the source of the leaks. The leaks have been linked to an online account using the pseudonym Cyberleek, whose operators claim to be exposing industry business practices. Two federal judges in New York approved the subpoenas filed by Take-Two in this matter.

Take-Two has faced scrutiny recently for its decision to forego physical copies of GTA 6 and for launching a version of the game with exclusive content at a higher price point, actions that have drawn criticism from segments of the gaming community. Additionally, in a notable offshoot of the game’s cultural reach, a unit of the U.S. Army recently offered soldiers four days off to play the game in exchange for reenlistment for additional years of service. As of this week, 20 of 130 eligible soldiers have reportedly accepted the offer, which requires a minimum two-year reenlistment commitment.