GTA 6 (VI) An Extended Look

Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look is Rockstar’s official ~26–27 minute gameplay showcase. It premiered exclusively on Netflix today (August 27, 2026) at 3 PM ET and is captured entirely in-game on a base PS5.

What’s in the footage
It opens with Jason and Lucia on a job (a pickup for club owner Boobie Ike that goes sideways), then mixes mission sequences, open-world driving, character switching, and slices of daily life in Leonida / Vice City.

Notable systems and moments shown:

• Seamless switching between Jason and Lucia during missions (they can tackle objectives together or separately).
• Updated wanted system: now six stars, with a map circle showing the search area instead of individual police blips. Clothing, cameras, and noise all factor in.
• Combat that feels closer to Red Dead Redemption 2 plus some Max Payne 3 flair — better gun handling, free-aim emphasis, slow-mo on headshots, and more physical interactions (Lucia using a heel as a weapon in one sequence).
• Lifestyle effects on appearance: eating, sleeping, working out at the gym (bench-press minigame), and time spent on the run change how the characters look.
• RDR2-style dialogue/interaction choices and world interaction (light switches, etc.).
• In-game social media that can go viral.
• Activities: fan boats in the Everglades, kayaking, scuba, jet skis, skydiving/base jumping from Vice City buildings, basketball, dirt and street racing, gun range, pool, mini-golf, zoo visits, and strip clubs.

Jason and Lucia’s relationship is treated as a core mechanic, with everyday moments (apartment, holding hands, fridge raids) mixed into the crime.

The presentation ends by confirming the November 19 date. Graphics and animation look like a clear step up from GTA 5, even on standard PS5 hardware.

If you just want the video, check Netflix now or Rockstar’s YouTube. The recaps above cover the main new details without needing to sit through the full 27 minutes twice.