Gameplay
What is actually known about the game: every claim from public coverage, graded by how many outlets agree and how credible they are. No leaks.
Rockstar has confirmed that driving mechanics in Grand Theft Auto VI will be more challenging than in previous entries.reported79%
2 agreeFirst reported Last corroborated
Rockstar Games presented an extended gameplay showcase for Grand Theft Auto VI exclusively through Netflix.reported79%
4 agreeFirst reported Last corroborated
Grand Theft Auto VI includes expanded wildlife with aquatic animals such as manatees.reported79%
15 agreeFirst reported Last corroborated
Based on these digests
- GTA 6 Officially Details Fishing and Hunting
- Here's A Look At 30 New GTA 6 Screenshots To Hype You Up After The Extended Preview
- I've been staring at this GTA 6 iguana for an hour, and it's clear Rockstar's obsession with uber-detailed animals did not end with Red Dead Redemption 2's horses
- 20+ things you may have missed in the GTA 6 extended look
- 99 Details from The GTA 6 Extended Look
The default control scheme in Grand Theft Auto VI differs from previous GTA titles.reported79%
3 agreeFirst reported Last corroborated
Grand Theft Auto VI will feature an honor-style system adapted from Red Dead Redemption 2 that tracks player criminal behavior and shapes world reactions.reported79%
4 agreeFirst reported Last corroborated
The tap X to sprint mechanic has been a staple of the Grand Theft Auto series since GTA 3 in 2001.reported79%
4 agreeFirst reported Last corroborated
Based on these digests
- Rockstar Is Finally Ditching ‘Tap X To Sprint’ In GTA 6, But Not Everyone Is Happy: ‘I’m Honestly A Little Disappointed’
- It's a Miracle: GTA 6 Won't Make You Mash the X Button to Sprint
- GTA 6 Will Use L3 To Sprint Rather Than Making You Tap X
- GTA 6 Preview Details New Lock On Aiming, Weapon Carry Limits and L3 Sprinting
Grand Theft Auto VI will restrict when players can switch between protagonists Lucia and Jason.reported79%
3 agreeFirst reported Last corroborated
Grand Theft Auto VI will include an in-depth relationship mechanic with more elaborate romantic elements than previous entries in the series.reported79%
3 agreeFirst reported Last corroborated
Based on these digests
- GTA 6's Relationship Mechanic Is 'Cheating' on Your Real-Life Partner and Break Up Worthy, According to Angry Spouses
- Your biggest choice in GTA 6 is whether Lucia and Jason stay a couple, but half-arsing it won't stop them doing crimes together
- Rockstar Doesn’t Mind if You Dislike GTA 6’s Romantic Side: ‘Don’t Bother With It. Up to You’
Grand Theft Auto VI's design prioritizes visual density over frame rate.reported79%
4 agreeFirst reported Last corroborated
Based on these digests
- GTA 6 became too realistic for even Rockstar so the devs had to cut a system for restocking Jason and Lucia's fridge to "find the right balance between realism and ease of play"
- GTA 6 will run at 30fps across PS5 and Xbox Series X, and Rockstar is reportedly undecided about adding a performance mode to better that
- GTA 6 players won't be as "overpowered" as previous games: "You are not the only one capable of violence"
Grand Theft Auto VI features expanded non-violent, social, and recreational gameplay elements.reported79%
3 agreeFirst reported Last corroborated