GTA 6 database
GTA 6 gameplay features
How GTA VI plays, as far as it has been shown: systems from Rockstar’s own pages, and mechanics outlets saw in An Extended Look and Rockstar’s preview.
38 entries, 8 named by Rockstar
From Rockstar· Rockstar names it, on its own site or a store listing.Seen in footage· Visible in Rockstar’s footage or images; outlets or a readable sign identify it.Reported· An outlet’s description of Rockstar’s footage, previews or interviews.
Systems9
- Seen in footageRepresentative image

Sweat and heat
An Extended Look
- ReportedRepresentative image

Character switching
An Extended Look
- ReportedRepresentative image

Seat swapping and passenger shooting
An Extended Look
- ReportedRepresentative image

Interaction wheel / context prompts
An Extended Look
- ReportedRepresentative image

Criminal Profile
An Extended Look / Rockstar preview
- ReportedRepresentative image

Relationship system
Rockstar preview (IGN) / An Extended Look
- ReportedRepresentative image

Body changes: weight, muscle, sleep
Rockstar preview / interviews
- ReportedRepresentative image

Fences for stolen goods
Rockstar preview / Ultimate Edition
- ReportedRepresentative image

Choices with consequences
Rockstar preview / Ultimate Edition
HUD and map6
- ReportedRepresentative image

Weapon wheel
An Extended Look
- ReportedRepresentative image

Outfit and accessory wheel
An Extended Look
- ReportedRepresentative image

3D minimap
An Extended Look
- ReportedRepresentative image

Satellite-style pause map
Rockstar preview (IGN)
- ReportedRepresentative image

Phone as a physical object
Rockstar preview (IGN)
Police and wanted level3
- ReportedRepresentative image

Six-star Wanted level
An Extended Look
- ReportedRepresentative image

Witness-based Wanted system with suspect description icons
An Extended Look / Rockstar preview
- ReportedRepresentative image

Shaking the police: disguises, vehicle swaps and splitting up
An Extended Look / Rockstar preview
Combat5
- ReportedRepresentative image

Slow-motion aiming with weak points
An Extended Look
- ReportedRepresentative image

Non-lethal takedowns and disarming
An Extended Look / Rockstar preview
- ReportedRepresentative image

Cinematic kill cams
An Extended Look
- ReportedRepresentative image

Quick-time events
An Extended Look
- ReportedRepresentative image

Carried loot and physical inventory
An Extended Look / Rockstar interview
Vehicles2
The world5
- From RockstarRepresentative image

Personal garages with weapon lockers and stash
Vintage Vice City Pack / Ultimate Edition / Rockstar preview
- ReportedRepresentative image

Interactive safehouses
An Extended Look / Rockstar preview
- ReportedRepresentative image

Reactive NPCs
An Extended Look / interviews
- ReportedRepresentative image

Dynamic, localized weather incl. hurricanes
Game Informer (Sep 2026)
- ReportedRepresentative image

Wildlife ecosystem: 170+ species, Rare/Discoverable/Legendary
Game Informer (Sep 2026)
Customisation4
- From RockstarRepresentative image

Vehicle customization
Ultimate Edition
- From RockstarRepresentative image

Character customization
Ultimate Edition / Rockstar preview
- From Rockstar

Vice City Style outfits (Ultimate Edition)
Ultimate Edition
- From Rockstar

Vintage Vice City outfits and hairstyles
Vintage Vice City Pack
Music and presentation4
- From RockstarRepresentative image

In-game radio stations
rockstargames.com/VI/music
- From RockstarRepresentative image

Original score by Justice
Launch Trailer / rockstargames.com/VI/music
- From RockstarRepresentative image

Single-player experience
PlayStation Store
- ReportedRepresentative image

Seamless gameplay-to-cutscene transitions
An Extended Look
FAQ
Can you switch between Jason and Lucia?
Yes, according to outlets that watched An Extended Look: when they are together you can swap instantly, even mid-drive or mid-fight.
How many wanted stars are in GTA 6?
Six, according to reports of An Extended Look, up from GTA V’s five.
