Image source, Rockstar Games Image caption, Grand Theft Auto 6 is one of the most anticipated video games ever
After more than 18 months since the last official glimpse of Grand Theft Auto 6, developer Rockstar has shown fans a 26-minute preview of the upcoming blockbuster video game.
Its "extended look" debuted on Netflix, six hours before going live on YouTube, and was the first chance players have had to see detailed footage of the title in action.
The montage, with no commentary or explanatory captions, showed off improved graphics, detailed environments and a selection of car-chases and shoot-outs from the sequel.
The broadcast followed a week of unauthorised gameplay leaks , which the developer said it had been "heartbreaking" to see shared online.
After it got its chance to show the version of GTA 6 it wanted the world to see, here are some things we learned, and some things we still don't know.
Image source, Rockstar Games Image caption, Grand Theft Auto 6 follows the story of couple Lucia and Jason
The extended look spent a long time showcasing the relationship between protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Camino, the couple at the centre of GTA 6's "Bonnie and Clyde" story.
In a preview published on website IGN , external , the developers said the characters' story - and the way it unfolds - can be affected by the player's actions, although they can "opt out" of developing the pair's bond if they want.
The Netflix preview didn't show this playing out in detail, but did show the ability to change control between the two characters at different points.
In one segment, Jason was seen lowering Lucia from a window as they escaped from a drug bust in a block of apartments.
A similar switching system was used in Grand Theft Auto 5, which had three playable main characters.
Image source, Rockstar Games Image caption, Fans said the detailed characters in the game were "mind-blowing" to see
Praise for GTA 6's graphics was more or less universal, with characters displaying photorealistic faces and lifelike movements.
Fans were also impressed by the detailed locations on show, which included the interiors of apartments, rooftop bars and sleazy underground clubs.
The preview also showcased the various environments of Leonida, the fictional, Florida-inspired US state where GTA 6 is set.
The range of different body shapes and sizes among background characters - something rarely seen in video games - was also highlighted by many players watching online.
Journalist Ryan McCaffrey said GTA 6 "might be the best-looking game I've ever seen".
The impressive visual fidelity has been attributed to the amount of time Rockstar has spent working on the game, and its budget, which is thought to be among the most expensive in video game history.
Image source, Rockstar Games Image caption, Rockstar's games are renowed for their attention to detail and vast worlds packed with activities
While GTA 6 appears to break new ground in terms of visuals and scale, it is still, at its heart, a Grand Theft Auto game.
During the preview, viewers saw the armed heists, car chases and criminal underworld scenes that have become a trademark of the series.
Satirical swipes at US culture, darkly comic interactions between characters and a huge range of optional side activities were all present once again.
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