This Is Unbelievably Scummy' - GTA 6 Fans Are Annoyed By Netflix's Paywalled Extended Look at the Game

Grand Theft Auto 6 fans are expressing backlash after Rockstar said it will debut an “extended look” for the game on Netflix on August 27 at 3 p.m. ET. The same extended look is also scheduled for YouTube at 9 p.m. ET, but for about six hours it will effectively be paywalled behind a Netflix subscription. Players say the move pressures viewers to subscribe immediately to see the first look rather than wait for the free YouTube release later that evening. Commenters on X described the strategy as “scummy” and criticized it as an attempt to influence subscription decisions. The report also notes concerns about Netflix handling heavy traffic for such a high-demand event.