A New Milestone in Gaming Social Media
In a remarkable display of social media dominance, Rockstar Games has set a new record with their latest announcement regarding Grand Theft Auto VI. The tweet announcing the GTA 6 trailer release date for December 5th, 2023, has garnered over 1.7 million likes on X (formerly known as Twitter), making it the most liked gaming tweet of all time.
The Top 5 Tweets: A Rockstar Games Show
Rockstar’s influence doesn’t stop at just one tweet. The gaming giant now boasts the top 5 most liked gaming tweets on X, a testament to their massive following and the high anticipation surrounding their games.
“Rockstar Games now have the top 5 most liked gaming Tweets of all time on X.”
This milestone is further emphasized by the fact that the announcement has also received over 4.5 million likes on Instagram, underscoring the global excitement for the upcoming GTA 6.
Most Liked Gaming Tweets Of All Time
#1 – 1.6m likes – GTA VI Trailer Early December
#2 – 1.3m likes – GTA VI Trailer December 5
#3 – 1.0m likes – Rockstar acknowledging hack
#4 – 1.0m likes – Rockstar 25th Anniversary
#5 – 563k likes – Active development of new GTA pic.twitter.com/Cjz4IpP3YA— MauroNL (@MauroNL3) December 1, 2023
Breaking Records and Setting Trends
The second most liked gaming tweet, with 1.6 million likes, is another post by Rockstar Games, which first teased the December trailer for GTA VI. This tweet, along with their other top tweets, highlights Rockstar’s mastery in generating hype and engaging with their audience.
“The second most liked gaming tweet currently has 1.6 Million Likes and is also another post by Rockstar Games.”
Acknowledging Challenges and Celebrating Milestones
The third and fourth most liked tweets from Rockstar Games reflect their transparent communication and celebration of milestones. The third, with over 1 million likes, acknowledged a major hack they suffered in September 2022, while the fourth, with over 563,000 likes, celebrated the 25th studio anniversary alongside the GTA 6 trailer announcement.
PlayStation’s Reign Overthrown by Rockstar
Previously, PlayStation held the record for the most liked gaming tweet with their announcement of postponing the PlayStation 5 event in June 2020. However, Rockstar Games has since surpassed this with multiple tweets, all related to GTA 6.
“Originally, PlayStation held the Number 1 spot for the most liked Gaming Tweet.”
— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) December 1, 2023
The Anticipated Takeover of the Top Spot
With the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer set to be revealed on December 5th, there’s high anticipation that this will become the new top tweet, potentially even surpassing PlayStation’s current sixth position.
The Broader Perspective on Social Media Records
While Rockstar Games’ achievements are impressive, the most liked tweet of all time remains the Chadwick Boseman account tweet, with 6.8 million likes. This context highlights the significant impact and reach that can be achieved on social media platforms.
Rockstar’s recent successes not only underscore the anticipation for GTA 6 but also reflect the power of social media in the gaming industry. As we approach the trailer release, the excitement continues to build, with Rockstar Games at the forefront of this digital age of gaming engagement.
