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GTA 6 Gameplay

Gameplay

Mechanics and new features

Updated June 11, 2026

Features

Everything we know about GTA 6 gameplay — confirmed and rumored.

Dual Protagonists

Confirmed

Switch between Lucia and Jason, each with unique skills and dedicated missions. A deeper system than GTA V's three-character setup.

Next-Gen Open World

Confirmed

Smarter NPC AI, a dynamic day-night cycle, and realistic weather including hurricanes and tropical storms that reshape the environment.

In-Game Social Media

Confirmed

A fictional social network where NPCs post content, react to world events, and where your criminal exploits can go viral.

Vehicles

Confirmed

Hundreds of vehicles — cars, bikes, boats, jet skis. The driving model has been overhauled for a more grounded, realistic feel.

Revamped Combat

Likely

Reworked third-person combat with fluid cover animations, improved shooting mechanics and more impactful gunplay.

Economy & Real Estate

Likely

Buy properties, manage legal and illegal businesses. A dynamic economy tied to your story progression.

Wildlife & Ecosystem

Confirmed

Alligators in the Grassrivers, sharks off the coast, lush tropical vegetation. Florida comes alive in stunning detail.

GTA Online 2

Likely

A next-generation online mode with higher player counts, varied activities and a persistent economy. Details still under wraps.

Screenshots

Vice City
Jason
Grassrivers
Mount Kalaga
Lucia

Estimated PC Specs

Probable system requirements based on technical analysis of the trailers.

Minimum

  • OS Windows 10 64-bit
  • CPU i5-11600K / Ryzen 5 5600X
  • RAM 16 GB
  • GPU RTX 3060 / RX 6600 XT
  • Storage 150 GB SSD

Recommended

  • OS Windows 11 64-bit
  • CPU i7-12700K / Ryzen 7 7800X3D
  • RAM 32 GB
  • GPU RTX 4070 Ti / RX 7800 XT
  • Storage 150 GB NVMe

* Estimates not confirmed by Rockstar Games.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will GTA 6 have two playable protagonists?

Yes, this is confirmed. GTA 6 lets you switch between Lucia and Jason, each with unique skills and dedicated missions. The system goes deeper than GTA V's three-character setup.

What's new in GTA 6's open world?

The next-gen open world is confirmed: smarter NPC AI, a dynamic day-night cycle and realistic weather including hurricanes and tropical storms. Wildlife is also part of the picture, with alligators in the Grassrivers and sharks off the coast.

Will there be a GTA Online 2 with GTA 6?

It's likely but not yet confirmed. A next-generation online mode is expected, with higher player counts, varied activities and a persistent economy.

What are the estimated PC specs for GTA 6?

There are no official requirements, as no PC version has been announced. Estimates based on trailer analysis point to an RTX 3060 and 16 GB of RAM as a minimum, an RTX 4070 Ti and 32 GB as recommended, with 150 GB of SSD storage.