YouTube has announced a massive 24-hour official livestream to celebrate the global release of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), kicking off on November 19, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. US Eastern Time (6:00 a.m. WAT).
Accessible directly via a custom-themed logo on the YouTube homepage, the marathon broadcast will feature roughly 30 prominent creators—including Jake Baldino, Cinna, Jelly, Rivers, Caylus, and Zhong—exploring Vice City gameplay, hosting live podcasts, and producing interactive segments. Preceded by a one-hour pre-show hosted by the RDCWorld collective, the broadcast will culminate in a live finale from Miami.
Alongside the stream, YouTube is rolling out five GTA-themed digital gifts, an immersive Vice City Shorts camera effect, and a dedicated YouTube Music showcase featuring the official GTA 6soundtrack—including Morgan Wallen’s "Last Thing You Need"—and the complete franchise musical anthology.
According to YouTube data, the Grand Theft Auto franchise has amassed 900 billion total platform views, with GTA 6 videos already exceeding 40 billion views prior to launch.
"The Grand Theft Auto franchise has accumulated a total of 900 billion views on the platform, while videos dedicated to GTA 6 had already surpassed 40 billion views ahead of its release." — YouTube Official Release Announcement
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