GTA 6 update: Rockstar exec and new screenshots reveal map size, gameplay features and more
Follow UsGTA 6 reportedly features a map twice the size of GTA V, with detailed interiors, bustling cities and usable public transport.
Jason and Lucia’s relationship and criminal profiles will influence the story, while NPCs and police are expected to behave more realistically.
GTA 6 is scheduled to launch on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, with a PC release expected in 2027.
Grand Theft Auto VI, the highly anticipated successor to GTA V, is all set to launch on November 19 for eligible gaming consoles. Ahead of the release, GamesRadar’s Edge magazine posted 12 new screenshots and a conversation with Rob Nelson, Rockstar North’s co-studio head, to reveal more details about the hyped gaming title. The news report noted that GTA 6 opens in a small apartment of Jason and Lucia when Nelson plays the current build.
SurveyThe map is said to be twice as large as GTA V, and the total landmass of the game is almost as big as the maps of GTA 4, GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 combined. Plus, the density and magnitude of interiors are also richly detailed. The 12 new screenshots feature Jason and Lucia with weapons, aquatic life, forest, cityscape and more.
GTA 6 is said to have character reactions to unpleasant smells and disgust. Plus, the in-game NPCs have more personality traits. Other notable details include a usable public bus and train network and densely populated cities with more activity in the environment. Walking with weapons may attract attention, and there may be scope for de-escalation, Vice Media reported.
Here are all 12 new GTA 6 screenshots Rockstar sent to Edge Magazine. https://t.co/ch8ZERN5nZ
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Moreover, the story will develop based on the criminal profile of the switchable characters Jason and Lucia. The game is said to begin with an emotional backdrop of both protagonists, and their bonding can be tracked on four levels. Players will have the chance to influence their criminal record and relationship. The report also noted that RDR 2 will have a notable influence on GTA 6’s storytelling.
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As for the crime pursuits, the police in GTA 6 will have dogs accompanying them. If a player tries to steal a car, the motorist might fight back. Some cars are also said to have trackers and theft alarms. A criminal profiling system and threats to enemies before taking lethal measures may also be a part of the game. Meanwhile, GTA 6 is currently available to pre-order for Sony PS5 and PS5 Pro and Microsoft Xbox Series X and S. The PC release is expected next year in the first quarter.
