Grand Theft Auto VI · Gameplay · Updated Nov 13, 2026

GTA 6 Features: Everything Confirmed

All 25 gameplay features Rockstar has shown or confirmed before launch, explained in one line each. Rumours are listed apart.

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Characters and story

4 features

Two playable leads: Jason and Lucia

You play as Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos and can switch between them instantly when they are together.

Split up to lose the police

During a chase, Jason and Lucia can go separate ways so the police have to choose who to follow.

Extended Look

Up to 80 hours long

Rockstar says a full playthrough of the story can take up to about 80 hours.

Rockstar interview

Body changes with your lifestyle

Training, food and sleep change muscle, weight, stats and how the characters look.

Rockstar via Game Informer

Combat and the police

5 features

Six-star Wanted level returns

The classic Wanted stars are back, from one star to six.

Extended Look

New Heat system

The police remember what you look like and where you were seen. Change your outfit, car or area to cool down.

Extended Look

Slow-motion aiming

A meter powers a bullet-time mode that slows the action and shows enemy weak points.

Extended Look

Cover shooting with manual aim

Manual aim with aim assist, a cover system and shoulder swapping.

Store robberies, loud or quiet

Stores can be robbed alone or as a duo, with a loud or a quiet approach.

Extended Look (shown)

Cars and travel

4 features

Several ways to steal a car

Break a window, unlock the door quietly or use special tools.

WAiNK app scans cars

A phone app shows a car’s security, registration cost and how much a fence will pay for it.

Extended Look

RydeMe ride-share fast travel

Call a ride-share car to travel quickly, and talk with other passengers on the way.

Game Informer

Heavier, more physical driving

Cars show body roll, suspension movement and weight, and each class handles differently.

Trailers

The world of Leonida

4 features

The state of Leonida

Vice City plus Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Mount Kalaga and Ambrosia.

Local weather, storms and hurricanes

A storm can hit one area while another stays sunny. Tropical storms and hurricanes are confirmed.

Rockstar via Game Informer

Wildlife you can track

Animals are rated Rare, Discoverable or Legendary and can be tracked across the map.

Game Informer

Real artists on the radio

Stations hosted by Bad Bunny, Lana Del Rey, Burna Boy, Robyn, Trick Daddy and more.

Side activities

4 features

Sports and games

Basketball, pool, mini golf, wrestling and a shooting range.

Extended Look / Game Informer

Water and outdoors

Scuba diving, jet skis, kayaking, airboats, fishing and hunting.

Extended Look / Game Informer

Races

Car and bike races appear in the footage.

Extended Look

Gym and zoos

Workouts that shape your character, and zoos to visit.

Game Informer

Platforms and performance

4 features

PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

Out November 19, 2026. Xbox One players can stream it with Xbox Cloud Gaming. No PC version yet.

30 FPS on every console

No 60 FPS or performance mode, even on PS5 Pro, which adds PSSR and ray-traced shadows instead.

No first-person mode at launch

Rockstar says the game launches in third person only.

Rockstar interview

Up to 212 GB

The install needs up to 212 GB on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Rumoured, not confirmed

An MMO-like persistent world

Second-hand claim based on patents. Not confirmed.

Player-made content that pays creators

Claim from a content creator. Not confirmed.

Sources: Rockstar Games trailers, the Extended Look (August 27, 2026) and Rockstar interviews, with hands-on details from Game Informer, as summarised by Wccftech andUpcomer. We update this page on launch day.

FAQ

Can you switch between Jason and Lucia in GTA 6?

Yes. When they are together you can switch instantly, and during police chases they can split up to divide the police.

Does GTA 6 have a first-person mode?

Not at launch. Rockstar says GTA 6 launches in third person only.

How long is GTA 6?

Rockstar says a full story playthrough can take up to about 80 hours.

What is the Heat system in GTA 6?

Alongside the six-star Wanted level, the police remember your appearance and where you were seen. Changing outfit, car or area helps you lose them.

Is GTA 6 online multiplayer at launch?

GTA 6 is listed as a single-player experience at launch. Rockstar has not announced a date for GTA 6 Online.