Guns, drugs and car chases: GTA 6 preview lands on Netflix after leaks
Rockstar Games released a 26-minute preview of the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 on Netflix ahead of its November 19 launch. The company is also pursuing legal action against Microsoft and Discord to identify the source of recent game leaks.
Why it matters
GTA is one of the most successful entertainment franchises in history, and its release strategy and security challenges reflect broader trends in the gaming industry.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 28 — Rockstar Games yesterday launched, for the first time on Netflix, a preview of its hotly anticipated next instalment in the Grand Theft Auto franchise, which will be released in November after a months-long delay and recent leaks.
The 26-minute preview of GTA 6 showcased an array of characters and scenes set in Vice City, the Miami-like setting where the game takes place.
It begins with the game’s lead character, Jason, as he escapes a drug bust with a red duffel bag slung over his shoulder, alongside his new partner, Lucia.
Symbols on the screen indicated that players will be able to make them hold hands.
The pair of characters has been described as a Bonnie and Clyde duo, a reference to the early 20th-century American outlaws who robbed banks, among other crimes, and were eventually ambushed and shot dead by police.
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