GTA 6 Eyes Valorant’s Streaming Record
Short answer: Short answer: PlayStation LifeStyle says GTA VI could challenge Valorant’s record for the most-viewed game launch, helped by YouTube’s 24-hour launch livestream. Whether it breaks the record depends on real viewership.
By Jake Morrison · Sources checked by GTA6Geek Editorial · Published · Last updated · 4 min read
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PlayStation LifeStyle (12 November, by Christie D’Silva) cites ESPN figures: Valorant’s closed beta in April 2020 drew 1.74 million Twitch viewers and reached 150.48 million hours watched in its first week, helped by Twitch Drops. The article links this to YouTube’s 24-hour GTA VI launch livestream, which starts on 18 November 2026 at 11 p.m. ET with a lineup of creators. It is a forecast: no GTA VI viewership numbers exist yet. GTA 6 releases on 19 November.Is this real? Reported, but not confirmed by Rockstar yet
Who said it: PlayStation LifeStyle Sources: 1. Our view: This is speculation about future viewership, not a confirmed fact. Valorant’s numbers come from ESPN via the article. Checked: 9 Nov 2026.
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Valorant: 1.74 million Twitch viewers in its April 2020 closed beta, per the article citing ESPN.
When is the YouTube livestream?
From 18 November 2026 at 11 p.m. ET, for 24 hours.
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