GTA 6: what time is first trailer released, how long is it and how to watch?

The first trailer for the next Grand Theft Auto game has been revealed. Rockstar Games announced last month that it would be unveiling its latest blockbuster in December 2023.

The acclaimed developer announced on Friday, 1 December, that it would be showing the first peak on Tuesday, 5 December. However the first footage for Grand Theft Auto VI - a sequel to 2013's mega-hit GTA V - leaked online and the trailer was forced to be released early.

The game has been confirmed to take place in Vice City - which previously featured in the game of the same name in 2002. It is a stand in for Miami, Florida, and has long rumoured to be the location.

GTA VI will feature a female protagonist for the first time in the series history. Lucia will make up a part of a leading duo for the game - which is due to release in 2025.

Excitement is building ahead of the Grand Theft Auto reveal. Here's all you need to know:

When is GTA trailer released?

The first trailer for the new entry in Rockstar's beloved Grand Theft Auto series was due to be revealed at 2pm GMT on Tuesday, 5 December (it will go live 9am ET in the US). For fans in Europe, the video will debut at 3pm CET.

However after it leaked online, Rockstar released the trailer early. You can watch it at the top of this article.

The game will be released on Xbox Series S/X and PlayStation 5. However no mention of

How long is the trailer?

The trailer is 1 minute 31 seconds long and features music from Tom Petty. It is in keeping with previous Rockstar reveals - the first trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2 was 69 seconds.

How to watch GTA 6 trailer?

Rockstar has released the trailer for the new entry in the Grand Theft Auto series on the company's official YouTube account. The video premiered on 4 December and it has had over 46 million views in just eight hours.

Fans will also be able to see the video on other platforms - such as popular social media sites like X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook.