GTA VI in detail: what is known from new leaks
Unofficial details about Grand Theft Auto VI have appeared online. The data is supported by early statements from Rockstar, as well as leaks from insiders.
According to reports, the plot of GTA VI will be divided into five chapters - its structure resembles Red Dead Redemption 2. The key character of the story will be Lucia, playing a role similar to Michael from GTA V.
GTA VI Plot
- The game is divided into five chapters, like in RDR2. The footage from the second trailer is taken only from chapters 1–3;
- Jason served in the army for some time;
- Lucia is the central character of the story, an analogue of Michael from GTA V;
- Lucia and Jason have separate introductory missions;
- Lucia has a child whom she leaves in a store before robbing a bank, after which she is arrested;
- The child is shown only in a cutscene as a memory, his further fate is unknown;
- Several years later, Lucia is released on parole, Jason picks her up and plans a robbery;
- Over time, a romantic relationship develops between the characters;
- Lucia removes the electronic bracelet quite early;
- The scene of jumping from a motorcycle onto a truck refers to chapter 3;
- Donny is Jason's friend, works for Brian and is described as a "weirdo."
GTA VI Gameplay:
- The character wheel includes three modes: Jason only, Lucia only, and joint control;
- Some missions begin with simultaneous control of both characters;
- Jason has an ability reminiscent of Dead Eye: slowing down time and identifying weaknesses;
- Lucia uses a similar mechanic, but only for a single shot;
- Limited weapon carrying system, storage - in the trunk;
- The wanted system again includes six stars;
- Rectangular GPS with pink route points;
- The driving model is described as "the best in history";
- The game features a "Greet" and "Provoke" interaction system;
- The mechanics of character weight is implemented;
- The cruelty and dismemberment system is based on decisions from RDR2;
- Lucia's electronic bracelet does not limit the exploration of the world;
- The cover system has been completely redesigned and has become more realistic;
- The scene from the second trailer where Jason buys beer refers to gameplay;
- The relationship bar from the 2022 leaks has been preserved and works on the principle of the honor system from RDR2.
GTA VI Missions:
- In the first mission, the player controls Jason and follows a plane with a Russian drug dealer;
- Jason meets with the target and plans the theft of drugs;
- During the chase, the police intervene, and the drugs fall into the ocean;
- The next mission is dedicated to underwater diving to search for them;
- The main planning of tasks takes place in a nightclub;
- There is a mission with shooting a shark from an underwater harpoon;
- Lucia infiltrates a gang of bodybuilders;
- There is a mission with betrayal between police officers, its context is unknown.
GTA VI Map:
- The map is an island;
- In addition to Miami and its surroundings, there are three islands, one of which is inspired by the Bahamas (2023 data);
- Ambrosia and Port Gellhorn are significantly smaller than Vice City in size;
- The game has a city called "Fort", inspired by Fort Knox, where gold is hidden;
- A bicycle path is laid around Lake Leonida.
Open World:
- More than 700 stores and a record number of interiors for the genre;
- Shopping centers and skyscrapers with working elevators;
- Underwater areas with caches and secrets;
- NPCs react to weapons, and the characters try to hide them in plain sight;
- NPCs call the police when their homes are invaded;
- Basketball mini-game;
- Possibility to rent hotels and motels;
- Male strippers will appear in the game.
Cut Content:
- Voiced protagonists for GTA Online mode;
- Ability to lie down;
- Random encounter with a mention of Jay Norris.
What will not be in GTA VI:
- Listening to music outside the car;
- Buying pets (Jason has an iguana that can be fed);
- Using two types of weapons at the same time;
- Chainsaws as weapons;
- Sex scenes with full nudity;
- Parodies of Disney World;
- Mini-games with house robberies.