Key Highlights:
- Popular content creator Kai Cenat announced a marathon stream playing every mainline 21st-century Grand Theft Auto title in a single sitting.
- The broadcast kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 5, streaming simultaneously across both Twitch and YouTube.
- The retro retrospective comes just weeks ahead of the highly anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto VI on Nov. 19 for PS5 and Xbox consoles.
Kai Cenat Announces Historic 3D-Era ‘Grand Theft Auto’ Marathon
With the release of Grand Theft Auto VI mere weeks away, top-tier creator and streamer Kai Cenat is preparing to take audiences on an expansive, nostalgia-fueled journey through Rockstar Games’ celebrated franchise history. Cenat, who boasts just shy of 22 million followers on Twitch, announced that he will embark on a continuous broadcast playing through the mainline games that defined the 3D and modern eras of the sandbox crime series.
According to an announcement shared by Cenat on X, the ambitious streaming event is set to begin at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 5. The broadcast will be made available simultaneously to viewers on both his Twitch and YouTube channels, expanding reach across both major video platforms.
From Liberty City to Los Santos: Every Mainline 21st-Century Title
Cenat’s marathon plans cover five cornerstone releases from Rockstar Games. The lineup includes Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto IV, and Grand Theft Auto V—encompassing the entire mainline output of the franchise developed in the 21st century so far. Cenat stated that he intends to tackle the massive catalog in a single sitting.
The post on X did not specify the intended total runtime for the marathon, nor did it clarify whether Cenat plans to fully complete the storyline missions for each game or focus on open-world sandbox gameplay. Given the immense scale of the titles involved, completing the core narrative of all five entries back-to-back could demand an extraordinary commitment of time. Even if Cenat primarily explores the open maps and steals vehicles for hours across different eras, the broadcast will serve as a prominent retrospective honoring the franchise’s evolution.
Why This Matters
The massive retrospective lands during the final countdown to the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI, which is scheduled to arrive on Nov. 19 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox consoles. As one of the most visible creators in digital culture, Cenat’s event highlights the lasting cultural impact of Rockstar’s catalog over the past two decades. The marathon gives gaming audiences a shared platform to revisit the design leaps, mechanics, and tone that brought the franchise from the early 2000s to the precipice of its next major generation.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where can viewers watch Kai Cenat’s GTA marathon?
The live broadcast starts at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 5. Audiences can tune in live on both Kai Cenat’s Twitch and YouTube channels.
Which Grand Theft Auto games are included in the stream?
The marathon covers five mainline entries: Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto IV, and Grand Theft Auto V.
When does Grand Theft Auto VI officially release?
Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to release on Nov. 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox consoles.
