GTA 6 Trailer 2 Smashes GTA 5’s Record With 123M+ Views

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Grand Theft Auto VI continues to shatter records before its 2026 release. This week, the game’s second official trailer surpassed a staggering milestone: 123 million YouTube views, officially overtaking the debut trailer for GTA 5 (123M views since 2011). Even more astonishing? GTA 6’s first trailer still dominates with 263 million views—proving it’s the most anticipated game in history.

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GTA 6 Trailer 2 Smashes GTA 5’s Record With 123M+ Views

By the Numbers: Viral Dominance

  • GTA 6 Trailer 1 (Dec 2023): 263M views
  • GTA 6 Trailer 2 (May 2025): 123M+ views (and climbing)
  • GTA 5 Trailer 1 (2011): 123M views (took 150+ months)

As one Reddit fan noted: “What took GTA 5 over a decade, GTA VI did in one month!”

Why Fans Are Obsessed

The second trailer showcased:

  • Jason and Lucia’s dynamic as dual protagonists
  • Vice City’s sun-drenched chaos (nightclubs, car chases, alligators)
  • Subtle gameplay hints (stealth, combat, and heist mechanics)
TRAILER 2 HAS NOW OVERTAKEN GTA 5 TRAILER (123 Million)
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This glimpse into Rockstar’s immersive world-building has fans analyzing every frame. Reactions range from awe to humor:

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“Rockstar exposes how many no-lifers are out there.” – Reddit user
“This isn’t just a game—it’s a cultural event.”

The Road to 2026

With GTA VI’s May 26, 2026 launch still ahead, Rockstar may drop:

  • A third trailer focusing on online gameplay
  • Extended gameplay demos (similar to RDR2’s deep dives)
  • Character backstory reveals for Jason and Lucia

If history repeats, the final game will expand beyond trailer snippets—just like GTA 5’s Los Santos outshone its early teasers.

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What This Milestone Tells Us

Rockstar isn’t just breaking records—it’s redefining hype:

  • Unmatched anticipation across generations
  • Global cultural penetration (views span 200+ countries)
  • A new standard for AAA marketing

As one fan declared: “Buckle up. 2026 will rewrite gaming history.”

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