Grand Theft Auto 6 Will Have RPG Mechanics Like Eating, Exercising, and More

Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to feature RPG mechanics that include eating, exercising, and sleeping, potentially shaping the game's protagonists, Jason and Lucia. According to Rockstar Games' reveal in Dazed magazine, these actions will not only affect their physical appearance but also their health and strength. Eating will alter their weight, working out will visibly change their physique and increase their strength, while a lack of sleep may negatively impact their features.

Although it remains unclear if sleep deprivation will directly affect gameplay, this attention to detail echoes the RPG elements seen in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The announcement also includes a return of character switching from GTA 5, allowing players to play as the couple together or separately. Rockstar's co-studio head, Rob Nelson, stated that the relationship between these two characters is a significant focus of the game, with player choices having significant consequences beyond the honor system present in Red Dead Redemption.

The game will also feature a social media feed and character switching, returning from GTA 5. Rockstar North emphasized the iterative nature of development, adjusting features based on player feedback and what works best. GTA 6 is scheduled for release on November 19th for Xbox Series X|S and PS5.