GTA 6 gameplay reveal breakdown: A summary of all the details we spotted

On July 26, 2023, Rockstar Games unveiled GTA 6 during a live event streamed on Netflix. The 26-minute presentation featured 26 minutes of cutscenes and gameplay showcasing various combat and crime features. Initially, the reveal appeared to be a prettier, larger version of GTA 5, but it also incorporated elements from Red Dead Redemption 2.

The game employed a system similar to Red Dead Redemption 2's Honor System, tracking player actions with angel and devil pop-ups to indicate good or bad behavior. Players could pet dogs for positive karma and escalate violence unnecessarily, resulting in a negative reputation. The game featured a reticle for aiming guns, allowing players to target specific body parts, such as legs, instead of opting for lethal force.

When wanted by the police, players received descriptions of their character, car, clothes, and whether they were alone or with Lucia. Swapping between Jason and Lucia during combat was possible without loading screens, as was swapping disguises, including masks, glasses, hats, and other effects. Players could enjoy various side activities, such as fan boats, basketball, scuba diving, weight lifting, kayaking, sky diving, and strip clubs.

The gameplay reveal did not include an official GTA 6 map, an official GTA Online version, or any updates to the current Grand Theft Auto Online. Other minor details uncovered in the reveal included pet dogs for positive karma, destructible walls during a drug deal, a slim Jim crowbar requiring a quick-time event to break into a car, a drink selection menu on fridges with potential gameplay effects, and modern 3D driving navigation in specific buildings.

The game also boasted a variety of disguises, wigs for Lucia, a driving course with six stars, driving and motocross tracks, a shooting gallery, and quick-time events for certain melee combat scenarios. Additionally, influencers joked about the game during the presentation, and players marveled at the game's hair technology and overall visual quality.