On August 27, 2026, An Extended Look appeared, first on Netflix and more widely shortly after. From it come the confirmations about switching between the leads, Snapmatic, the weather, the body, and Criminal Profile. Demand for the stream was heavy enough to make services stutter.
The video runs about 26 minutes and was captured in-game on PlayStation 5. It premiered on Netflix before reaching Rockstar's YouTube channel, and Netflix struggled under the demand.
It showed a Wanted system with up to six stars, character switching mid-mission, a Criminal Profile reputation system, body changes from food, exercise, and sleep, and a long list of activities, from basketball and pool to scuba diving and fanboats. Afterwards, Rockstar told the press that the game launches without microtransactions or generative AI.