This market will resolve according to the number of views the Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look video gets in the first 168 hours after being posted on the Rockstar Games YouTube channel. This market may not resolve until the 168 hours are complete, regardless of whether a strike is reached earlier. If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, then this market will resolve to the higher range bracket. The resolution source for this market is Rockstar Games' YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@RockstarGames), specifically the 'views' counter for the described video. Note: This market refers only to "Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look" (see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJbzMqJGH4k)
The strong market consensus favoring under 20 million views in the first week stems primarily from the Extended Look’s unusual release strategy: a six-hour Netflix exclusivity window on August 27 before the official Rockstar YouTube upload at 9 p.m. ET, which fragmented initial audience reach. The 26-minute in-game presentation, focused on Leonida atmosphere, Jason and Lucia gameplay mechanics, and side activities rather than high-impact set pieces, also generated slower accumulation than the franchise’s prior short trailers, which routinely cleared 60–90 million YouTube views in 24 hours. Early tracking shows roughly 17 million YouTube views by September 1 alongside 31 million Netflix streams, with engagement tapering after the opening weekend. Upcoming chart updates and any late promotional push ahead of the November 19 launch remain the main variables that could still influence final week-one totals.