GTA 6 Trailer Shatters YouTube Records Within 24 Hours

The Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer, released just 24 hours ago on the 5th of December, 2023, has quickly claimed its place in the record books, surpassing the views gained by top creators such as MrBeast within the same timeframe.

Grand Theft Auto, renowned for its open-world, action-adventure gameplay, managed to gain a staggering 92 million views within the first 24 hours of release.

This places it on a trajectory to surpass the viewership numbers of its predecessor, the GTA 5 trailer, which was uploaded 12 years ago and currently stands at 99 million views.

While the current record for most views on a YouTube video within 24 hours is held by BTS at 108 million views, the rapid success of the GTA 6 trailer reveals the series' enduring popularity.

The trailer, featuring scenes of drug deals, intense shootouts, police raids, unhinged boat parties, arrests, and illegal car stunt gatherings, has captured the imagination of viewers worldwide.

Notable moments include an alligator strolling into a corner store and numerous references to Florida.

Released a decade ago, GTA V's massive success, selling around 190 million copies, solidified its status as the best-selling game in the US over the past decade.

Rebekah Valentine, Senior Reporter for IGN stated that “the online mode’s potential for multiplayer mayhem is the secret sauce to its continued popularity”

The GTA 6 trailer's success leave room for speculation on how this will translate to its web3 counterparts. As gaming and technology mix, folks are excited about big games joining the decentralized world. As the gaming industry continues to evolve, the impact of traditional gaming giants embracing blockchain technology remains a topic of interest.

The trailer's record-breaking reception only adds more anticipation to what's possible in the future for the convergence of popular gaming with new blockchain applications.