GTA 6: After 250 M Views, Fans Still Watching, Still Waiting

Rockstar Games dropped GTA 6 Trailer on 5 Dec 2023, and the internet practically exploded breaking all the records, 93 million views in just 24 hours. Now it's been more than 500 days and the GTA 6 trailer views has crossed 250M views which shows how much the fans are waiting for this game that they every now and then watch the trailer again and again.

GTA 6 Has Nostalgic Vibes
(Fans Reaction)
Since the trailer is dropped many fans say they are nostalgic to the trailer itself and are eagerly waiting for the game to drop at least one more trailer before the launch. Many players grew playing GTA Vice City and San Andreas as kids and are now adults, they have a long bonding with the game franchise already.
“All of us who were kids playing Vice City, now as grown adults - Seeing this is something beyond special!”
“It’s crazy that even as adults these still makes us feel like teenagers again.”

Community Still Waiting
500 Days and Counting
It's been more than 500 days that GTA 6 trailer has dropped and since then it's all silence, we have not yet seen another trailer from Rockstar Games yet. Thats why the fans flock back to the first trailer and watch it like a ritual which shows how much they are waiting for the game.
“It’s been a tradition to watch this once in a while.”
“500 days later I’m still here… Back again. Waiting very impatiently.”
“Who's here still watching this video in April 2025 you're a legend!!”
Also even waiting for the second trailer has become a joke.
“We stopped waiting for the game, now we're just waiting for Trailer 2.”
“Do you know why you’re here?” “Waiting for Trailer 2 I guess.”

Time Flies – But
The Excitement Doesn’t Fade
Fans share their thought about how it's been more than year and it feels like yesterday.
When trailer said 2025 that seemed so way into the future....yet here we are.”
“1 year on, still feels like yesterday.”
“This trailer really makes you FEEL like you've been waiting a third of your life for it.”

Expectations
Will Rockstar Deliver?
While expectations are sky high, fans are also vocal about what they are expecting from the game. They want a more immersive interactable game, more to do with no more wandering empty cities.
“We want hundreds and thousands of additions to Grand 6, and we don’t just want to wander around the empty open world while the police chase me.”

Fanbase Connection
Emotional Core Community
The fans also reflect something deer than just hype, which is the emotional connection with one another and are paying tribute to those who didn't live long to see it, which shows a sense of community and legacy.
“A minute of silence in honor of all loyal fans who didn't live to see this legendary moment.”
“It's been an honor boys.”

Conclusion
A Game That Defines a Generation
GTA 6 hasn't been launched yet but it's shaping up to be more than just a game, only a few games have this kind of impact on players. It's a nostalgic return, a very cultural moment and a tribute to video games industry itself to let us know what's possible.
“Crazy to see that on a random day I decide to watch it for the 100th time now and people Are Still commenting and waiting.”
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