Is starting a gaming YouTube channel before GTA 6 launches a good idea, or am I too late?
Hey everyone,
I've been thinking about this for the past few weeks and wanted some honest opinions from people who have experience with YouTube or game streaming.
A bit about me: I'm a web developer from India, currently earning around ₹80–90k/month. I already have a pretty decent PC setup, so this wouldn't be a financial burden or a "quit my job" kind of situation.
My idea is to buy a PS5 along with the essentials (capture card, microphone, webcam, lighting, etc.) and start building a YouTube channel before GTA 6 launches.
The plan is something like this:
Start uploading videos consistently now.
Learn editing, thumbnails, SEO, and YouTube in general.
Build a small audience before launch.
When GTA 6 releases in November 2026, go all-in with live streams, gameplay videos, Shorts, and Instagram Reels.
I know GTA 6 is probably going to be one of the biggest game launches ever, which also means there will be insane competition. I'm not expecting overnight success, but I'm wondering if starting a few months before release gives me a realistic chance to build something.
My questions are:
Does this sound like a reasonable strategy?
If you were starting today, would you do anything differently?
Is GTA 6 too competitive to break into as a new creator?
Would you focus only on GTA 6, or would you cover other games as well?
I'd really appreciate honest feedback, even if you think it's a bad idea. I'd rather hear realistic advice now than regret spending the money later.
Thanks!