YouTube Will Stream the GTA 6 Launch for 24 Hours
Short answer: Short answer: YouTube says it is partnering with Rockstar Games on a 24-hour livestream that starts November 19 at 12 AM ET, with creators, live gameplay, coverage from Miami, limited GTA VI Live gifts and a Vice City Shorts Effect.
By Jake Morrison · Sources checked by GTA6Geek Editorial · Published · Last updated · 4 min read
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In a post dated 12 November, The YouTube Team says the stream starts November 19 at 12 AM ET on the YouTube channel, with a pre-show hosted by RDCWorld at 11 PM ET on November 18. It lists live gameplay, creator podcasts, original content and on-the-ground coverage from Miami. Creators named include Caylus, Zhong, Kat, Jelly, Rivers, Jake Baldino and Cinna, among others. YouTube also lists five limited-edition GTA-themed Live gifts, a “GTAVI: Visit Vice City” Shorts Effect, launch-week creator videos from Miami, the official soundtrack and a GTA anthology playlist on YouTube Music, and a new Culture and Trends report. The post says YouTube and Rockstar are partnering, but it does not quote Rockstar. The stream is produced in partnership with Entropico.Is this real? Yes, reported by major outlets
Who said it: YouTube (The YouTube Team), on its official blog Sources: 1. Our view: an official YouTube announcement. Rockstar is not directly quoted. Checked: 12 Nov 2026.
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Labels: Official = Rockstar or the platform owner, Reported = outlets or previews, Unconfirmed = not said by Rockstar.
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Frequently asked questions
When does the YouTube GTA 6 stream start?
November 19 at 12 AM ET, per the YouTube blog, with a pre-show at 11 PM ET on November 18.
Is Rockstar part of it?
YouTube says it is partnering with Rockstar Games, but the post does not quote Rockstar.
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