Everything We Know About Grand Theft Auto VI (Updating)

As the release date of Grand Theft Auto VI draws near, November 19th, the floodgates have opened for information regarding the highly anticipated video game. Numerous sources have published their findings, including Netflix, Dazed magazine, IGN, The New York Times, and Game Informer. From gameplay to story details and new features inspired by Red Dead Redemption 2, Consequence has compiled everything that is currently known about Grand Theft Auto VI.

In the extended look released on Netflix, players can interact with various animals in the game world. They can pet, scold, or study a dog, with petting the dog showcasing an angel icon, indicative of choices having more impact in the game inspired by Red Dead Redemption 2's honor system. Rockstar has confirmed that GTA 6's map is at least twice as large as GTA V, consisting of six separate regions: Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, and Mount Kalaga National Park.

According to Rockstar North co-studio head Aaron Garbut, the studio meticulously designed every aspect of the new world, resulting in a cohesive experience with a dense level of content and handcrafted quality.

Rockstar's Vice President of Art for Lighting and Rendering, Owen Shepherd, revealed that GTA 6 will feature a re-engineered weather system capable of simulating tropical storms and hurricanes, similar to those experienced in Florida. Game Informer's Rob Nelson shared that he completed an 80-hour playthrough in February, including the main story and optional goals that have narrative implications.

In GTA 6, player switching is seamless, allowing you to quickly switch between protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos in the open world and during certain narrative moments. While Jason and Lucia are closely connected, romance is not mandatory. The two characters maintain a strong bond that carries over regardless of their romantic relationship status. They will continue to work together, with their story progressing based on the player's choice to nurture the relationship or not.

The vehicle theft system has been updated, requiring digital key bypasses for certain models. A WAINK scanner is also introduced, enabling players to analyze a car's security level and resale value. Built-in tracking devices remain a potential issue, as they can still lead to trouble. In addition to smoother aiming, GTA 6 introduces a slow-motion ability akin to the Red Dead Redemption 2's Dead Eye system.

This allows players to target specific parts of enemies, with kill points displayed in red and incapacitation in yellow.

The game's wanted system has been refined, with six-star wanted levels now in place. Police can identify characters through various details, including vehicles, clothing, physical descriptions, and CCTV footage. The system functions as a more sophisticated version of RDR2's bounty system, meaning that simply changing appearance may not deter the police.

Players must adopt entirely new outfits from their wardrobe or visit clothing stores to evade detection. Additionally, maintaining a healthy physique and stamina is necessary in GTA 6. Overconsumption and lack of exercise will negatively impact character health, with food providing health restoration but varying quality. Exercise leads to improvements in strength and muscularity.

Various side activities in the game include lifting weights, playing basketball, backyard wrestling, riding an electric scooter, scuba diving, swimming, jet skiing, kayaking, base jumping, mini golf, billiards, track racing, studying animals, airboating, and dirt biking. A companion soundtrack titled "Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album" is set to release on November 19th alongside the game. The album features 34 original tracks, with the first eight songs already available for pre-order.