December 2023Primary source · 2 sourcesWell documented
Grand Theft Auto VI Revealed
On the timeline · around December 2023 ·
What happened
On December 4–5, 2023, Rockstar released the first official GTA VI trailer, introducing protagonist Lucia and a return to Vice City. The trailer smashed YouTube records, drawing tens of millions of views within its first day — the biggest non-music video debut on the platform.
Why it matters
The reveal confirmed the industry's worst-kept secret and instantly became a cultural event, underscoring GTA's singular grip on pop culture.