Which video-game promotional videos published in 2026 drew the biggest YouTube audiences? This countdown uses HypeTracker’s October 26 snapshot of official or publisher-channel videos for upcoming games. It counts individual uploads rather than aggregated franchise hype, and excludes videos originally published before 2026. Because it covers the tracker’s monitored titles rather than all of YouTube, it is not a platform-wide definitive ranking.

The figures are rounded and will change. We include special presentations and a cover-art reveal alongside conventional trailers; these distinctions are identified below. The list highlights the dominance of Grand Theft Auto VI, while the wider gaming calendar remains diverse.

7. GTA VI — Cover Art Reveal — 15.8 million views

Published June 18, 2026. This reveal counts as a promotional video rather than a conventional gameplay trailer; it earns a spot because it was a highly watched official game reveal. The reported view count is for the listed official upload, not every repost or reaction.

A view counter is an attention metric, not proof of sales, player satisfaction or game quality. See the tracked ranking and measurement date for context.

6. God of War Laufey — Gameplay Reveal — 10.7 million views

Published June 2, 2026. PlayStation’s gameplay video gives viewers a first detailed look at its combat and visual direction. The reported view count is for the listed official upload, not every repost or reaction.

A view counter is an attention metric, not proof of sales, player satisfaction or game quality. See the tracked ranking and measurement date for context.

5. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake — Anniversary Direct — 11.1 million views

Published September 8, 2026. Nintendo’s anniversary presentation turned an established classic into one of the year’s biggest gaming video events. The reported view count is for the listed official upload, not every repost or reaction.

A view counter is an attention metric, not proof of sales, player satisfaction or game quality. See the tracked ranking and measurement date for context.

4. Phantom Blade Zero — Launch Trailer — 11.7 million views

Published October 22, 2026. This late-October release trailer gained millions of views within days; the number is an early snapshot. The reported view count is for the listed official upload, not every repost or reaction.

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3. Stranger than Heaven — Xbox Special Look — 15 million views

Published May 6, 2026. Xbox’s lengthy special-look presentation attracted a wide audience interested in the game’s setting and action. The reported view count is for the listed official upload, not every repost or reaction.

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2. GTA VI — Extended Look — 32.9 million views

Published August 28, 2026. Rockstar’s extended footage became a viewing event across platforms, but only its official YouTube channel views count here. The reported view count is for the listed official upload, not every repost or reaction.

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1. GTA VI — Launch Trailer — 66 million views

Published October 15, 2026. Rockstar’s official launch trailer topped the 2026 uploads in this tracked dataset by a wide margin. The reported view count is for the listed official upload, not every repost or reaction.

A view counter is an attention metric, not proof of sales, player satisfaction or game quality. See the tracked ranking and measurement date for context.

The larger picture: Rockstar’s GTA VI launch and extended-look uploads dominate 2026 attention. Its earlier 2023 and 2025 trailers are excluded even though their lifetime totals are much higher. Our earlier anticipated-games coverage looks at titles beyond GTA VI; see also our Top 7 open-world games. Video playback availability may depend on the uploader and viewer’s region.

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