Twitch outage disrupts streaming after GTA VI trailer release

On August 26, 2026, Twitch experienced a major outage affecting over 17,000 users. The disruption began shortly after the release of the Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay trailer on Netflix, leading to widespread issues with web access, chat, and video services. Many streamers were unable to continue their scheduled content, raising questions about whether the surge in traffic from the trailer's release contributed to the outage.