Grand Theft Auto VI is shaping up to be one of the biggest video game releases of all time. Rockstar Games has already given fans a closer look at Vice City and the wider state of Leonida, revealing a massive world packed with criminal activity, fast cars, dangerous encounters and countless side activities.
The extended look at GTA 6 contains far more than flashy visuals. Eagle-eyed viewers have spotted important details about character switching, the return of the six-star Wanted system, new combat mechanics, deeper carjacking systems, a Criminal Profile feature and numerous activities inspired by previous Rockstar Games titles.
Here are more than 20 interesting things you may have missed in the GTA 6 extended look.
1. You Can Switch Between Jason and Lucia
One of the biggest confirmations is that GTA 6 allows players to switch between its two main characters, Jason and Lucia.
The system appears similar to the character-switching mechanic introduced in Grand Theft Auto V. Players can move between the two protagonists during certain moments, giving the game a dual-character structure inspired by Rockstar’s previous work.
During action sequences, the game may allow players to experience the same event from different perspectives.
2. Some Missions May Focus on Only One Character
While players can switch between Jason and Lucia in some situations, certain missions may require you to play as only one character.
The extended footage suggests that missions could assign specific jobs to either Jason or Lucia depending on the situation.
This could make the story feel more personal and allow Rockstar to build different gameplay experiences around each character.
3. The Six-Star Wanted System Appears to Return
One of the most exciting details spotted in the footage is the apparent return of the six-star Wanted level.
Grand Theft Auto V used a five-star Wanted system, making it different from several earlier games in the series.
The appearance of a sixth star could mean GTA 6 will bring back an even more intense level of police response for players who cause enough chaos.
A six-star pursuit could potentially involve heavily armed tactical units, helicopters and other high-level law enforcement responses.
4. GTA 6 May Introduce a Criminal Profile System
Another major addition appears to be a new Criminal Profile system.
The mechanic may work similarly to the Honor system found in Red Dead Redemption 2, but with its own GTA-style approach.
Instead of treating every crime equally, the game could consider the context behind a player’s actions.
For example, defending yourself against an aggressive NPC may not have the same consequences as attacking innocent civilians.
5. Your Actions Could Affect How the World Reacts
The Criminal Profile system may also influence how NPCs and the wider world react to Jason and Lucia.
Repeated behavior could potentially shape your reputation throughout Leonida.
This could make GTA 6’s open world feel more responsive and dynamic than previous games in the series.
6. Players May Be Able to Deescalate Conflicts
Not every confrontation may have to end in violence.
The game appears to include dialogue choices that could allow players to calm situations down, provoke people or choose different approaches to an encounter.
This would represent a deeper level of player choice compared with the traditional “fight or run” approach of earlier GTA games.
7. Small Positive Actions May Matter
The Criminal Profile system may track more than major crimes.
Small actions could potentially influence how the game views your character.
That means helping people, avoiding unnecessary violence and behaving differently in the open world could have consequences beyond individual missions.
8. Faster Weapon Switching
The GTA 6 extended look appears to show improved weapon switching.
Players may be able to quickly move between certain firearms without fully opening a traditional weapon wheel.
This could make combat faster and more fluid during intense shootouts.
9. Weapons Appear Easier to Pick Up
Another noticeable change is how characters interact with weapons dropped by enemies.
Jason appears able to quickly pick up and equip weapons during combat.
If this system works as smoothly as it appears, players may be able to adapt to changing situations much faster.
10. Combat Looks More Fluid
Gunplay in GTA 6 appears more polished and responsive.
The footage suggests smoother aiming, faster movement and improved transitions between shooting, running and interacting with objects.
Rockstar has not revealed every detail of the combat system, but GTA 6 appears to be taking another step toward more modern action gameplay.
11. Some Weapons May Be Used One-Handed
Lucia appears to use certain weapons while carrying another object.
This suggests that GTA 6 may include more flexible animations and combat interactions.
Players could potentially perform actions that were more limited in previous GTA games.
12. Carjacking Has Become More Complex
Car theft appears to be receiving a major upgrade.
Instead of simply pressing a button to enter any vehicle, some cars may require players to use tools or complete small interaction sequences.
This could make stealing expensive vehicles more challenging and immersive.
13. A Slim Jim-Style Car Theft Minigame
The footage appears to show Jason using a Slim Jim-style tool to unlock a vehicle.
The sequence involves a timed interaction, suggesting that breaking into cars may require more than simply pressing a single button.
This could add a new layer of risk and skill to car theft.
14. Expensive Cars May Have Advanced Security
Luxury vehicles may be harder to steal.
Some cars could use electronic security systems that require additional equipment before players can gain access.
This would make vehicle theft more strategic and could encourage players to prepare before targeting high-value cars.
15. GTA 6 May Feature Improved 3D Navigation
The in-game navigation system appears to have received a major visual upgrade.
Buildings and city structures may be displayed in a more detailed 3D format.
This could make navigating Vice City and other parts of Leonida easier, particularly during high-speed chases.
16. There Are Plenty of New Side Activities
GTA 6 looks packed with activities outside the main storyline.
The extended look appears to include:
- Basketball
- Dirt bike racing
- Scuba diving
- Target practice
- Stock car racing
- Kayaking
- Wrestling
- Fishing
- Hunting
These activities could provide dozens of hours of additional gameplay beyond the main story.
17. Backyard Wrestling Could Be a New Minigame
One particularly unusual activity appears to involve backyard wrestling.
The footage suggests players could participate in wrestling-style fights inspired by professional wrestling entertainment.
If fully developed as a playable activity, it could become one of the most memorable side activities in the game.
18. Fishing May Return With Red Dead Redemption Inspiration
A scene involving Jason, Lucia and other characters near the water appears to suggest the return of fishing.
The mechanic could take inspiration from the fishing system featured in Red Dead Redemption 2.
This would provide players with another peaceful activity away from the chaos of Vice City.
19. GTA 6 Could Bring Back Random Encounters
Some scenes suggest that Rockstar may be expanding random encounters throughout the world.
These unexpected events could work similarly to Stranger missions and spontaneous encounters seen in previous Rockstar games.
Random encounters could help make Leonida feel more alive and unpredictable.
20. Character Fitness Activities May Return
Lucia is shown working out, potentially hinting at a return of physical activities similar to the fitness systems seen in GTA: San Andreas.
While Rockstar has not confirmed a full muscle-building system, physical training could play a larger role in character customization or activities.
21. Face Coverings Could Work Like Red Dead Redemption 2
The footage appears to show face coverings that can be accessed through an item wheel.
Players may be able to quickly conceal their identity before committing robberies or other crimes.
This system could add another layer of strategy to criminal activities.
22. Characters Can Hide Weapons Before Entering Locations
Jason and Lucia appear to use animations that conceal their weapons before entering certain locations.
This could make robberies and public interactions feel more realistic.
It may also allow players to avoid immediately alarming NPCs.
23. Health, Clothing and Vehicle Status May Be More Detailed
The game’s interface appears to include additional indicators for character and vehicle status.
These could provide players with more information about their condition, clothing and transportation.
The system may take inspiration from Rockstar’s more detailed survival mechanics in Red Dead Redemption 2.
24. Binoculars Appear to Be Included
GTA 6 appears to include binoculars.
Players may be able to use them for exploration, surveillance or simply observing the massive open world.
Given the game’s focus on crime and robberies, binoculars could also play a role in planning missions.
25. Social Media and Livestream Features Could Return
The extended look appears to include an optional livestream or social media feed.
This could be a modern evolution of the Lifeinvader-style systems from GTA V.
The feature may allow players to see how crimes and events are being discussed inside the game’s fictional online world.
26. Hunting May Make a Return
An in-game advertisement featuring wildlife suggests that hunting could return in GTA 6.
This could be another feature influenced by Red Dead Redemption 2.
Leonida’s forests, wetlands and rural areas could provide plenty of opportunities for wildlife exploration.
27. Jason May Have a Slow-Motion Shooting Ability
The footage appears to suggest that Jason could have access to a special slow-motion shooting mechanic.
This could be similar to Michael De Santa’s special ability in Grand Theft Auto V.
If true, it could give each protagonist different strengths and gameplay styles.
28. A New Vitals Targeting System May Be Coming
One of the most interesting details is a possible targeting system that highlights different areas of an enemy’s body.
Different colors could indicate potentially lethal or non-lethal targeting areas.
This might allow players to disarm or injure enemies without necessarily killing them.
Such a system would add more tactical options to GTA’s traditionally chaotic combat.
GTA 6 Could Be Rockstar’s Most Detailed Open World Yet
The GTA 6 extended look suggests that Rockstar is not simply making a larger version of GTA V.
The game appears to be introducing deeper systems for crime, combat, relationships, exploration and player choice.
The combination of two playable protagonists, an expanded Wanted system, new carjacking mechanics and a potentially more responsive world could make GTA 6 one of Rockstar’s most ambitious projects yet.
Of course, some details remain unconfirmed, and gameplay footage can change before release. Until Rockstar provides complete official explanations, fans should treat some observations as strong clues rather than final confirmation.
Still, one thing is clear: Vice City and the state of Leonida appear to be packed with more activities, systems and secrets than ever before.
For longtime GTA fans, the extended look is only the beginning. As the release date approaches, Rockstar will likely reveal even more about the massive open-world adventure waiting for players.
Final Thoughts
Grand Theft Auto VI is expected to push the GTA formula into a new generation.
From deeper character switching and a possible six-star Wanted system to advanced car theft, improved combat and a huge collection of side activities, Rockstar appears to be building a world designed to keep players busy for an incredibly long time.
If even a fraction of these details make it into the final game, GTA 6 could become one of the most detailed and replayable open-world games ever created.
The biggest question now is simple: what other secrets is Rockstar still hiding?
