GTA 6 gameplay details revealed in new preview, including seamless character switching, playing as a couple and more

British magazine Dazed has published an excerpt from its autumn 2026 issue, revealing new GTA 6 gameplay details. The dual protagonists of the game, Jason and Lucia, can be played separately or as a couple, marking the first instance of seamless character switching in GTA. Players can switch between the characters during both routine activities, like a car ride, and intense situations, such as a car chase.

The relationship between Jason and Lucia impacts the game's narrative and player choices. The developers at Rockstar North emphasize choices and their repercussions, with a more reactive world and deeper morality system compared to previous titles like Red Dead Redemption 2. The world and its inhabitants will react differently depending on the player's actions, such as open-carrying a rifle.

GTA 6 also brings back San Andreas' body weight mechanics, where one's character will visibly show effects from eating, exercising, and weightlifting. Rockstar North's head of development, Rob Nelson, stated their goal is to provide self-expression while maintaining the essence of the characters. The development process included researching Miami and meeting its residents.

However, Rockstar has faced accusations of union-busting after firing dozens of staff members, with the Rockstar Game Workers Union seeking voluntary recognition from the studio. GTA 6 is set to release on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.