The extended trailer, also called ‘An Extended Look,’ of GTA 6 was released on Netflix on August 27, 2026. After this release, there has been a lot of talk about how GTA 6’s gameplay will be.
To satisfy curiosity about what GTA 6 is like, here we provide a summary of what GTA 6 gameplay is like, and most interestingly, we have collected some of the latest GTA 6 preview images from valid sources, including IGN. Here is a gallery of 62 images from GTA 6.
About GTA 6 Gameplay
| No. | Category | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | World Scale | Rockstar says GTA 6 is unlike anything the studio has created before in terms of overall scale. |
| 2 | Map Size | The map is reportedly twice the size of GTA 5’s and three times larger than Red Dead Redemption 2’s map. |
| 3 | Vice City | Vice City itself is reportedly twice the size of Los Santos from GTA 5. |
| 4 | Aiming System | GTA 6 reportedly does away with the traditional auto-aim system, instead using manual aiming with aim assist. |
| 5 | Player Decisions | Unlike GTA 5, the game reportedly puts much more emphasis on making decisions and considering their consequences instead of simply causing chaos without much thought. |
| 6 | Criminal Consequences | Criminal actions reportedly have significantly greater consequences. Rockstar appears to want players to think more like actual criminals rather than treating crime as consequence-free sandbox gameplay. |
| 7 | Vehicle Theft | Even stealing a vehicle reportedly requires players to assess the risks. Carjacking someone could attract witnesses and police attention, while stealing an unattended parked vehicle may provide a cleaner getaway. |
| 8 | Criminal Profile | GTA 6 reportedly features a Criminal Profile system rather than a traditional Honor system. A low Criminal Profile does not necessarily mean the player is doing something wrong; instead, it reflects how they behave as a criminal. |
| 9 | Criminal Behavior | Successfully robbing a store without killing anyone and escaping cleanly can reportedly improve the Criminal Profile because the crime was committed professionally. Excessive violence, meanwhile, can lower it. |
| 10 | Profile Interface | There reportedly isn’t a Criminal Profile meter constantly displayed on-screen. Instead, Jason and Lucia’s criminal profiles can be viewed through a dedicated menu tab. |
| 11 | Permanent Consequences | Certain actions can reportedly permanently damage a character’s Criminal Profile, giving some decisions longer-lasting consequences. |
| 12 | Jason & Lucia’s Relationship | Jason and Lucia reportedly have a relationship bar that can change based on how players have them interact, including through texting and going on dates. |
| 13 | Focus Ability | Focus is reportedly one of the game’s major character abilities. Similar in concept to Dead Eye and Michael’s special ability in GTA V, it can slow down time while highlighting valuable vehicle components and enemy weak points. |
| 14 | Vehicle Fuel | Vehicles reportedly require fuel, while electric cars need to be charged. Rockstar has designed the system so that managing fuel and charging does not become tedious. |
| 15 | Cash Management | Cash carried by the player can reportedly be lost after being arrested or killed. Players must stash their money or deposit it at an ATM rather than simply managing it through their phone. |
| 16 | Fences & Stolen Goods | Players can visit fences to sell loot obtained from robberies, similar to the fence system featured in Red Dead Redemption 2. |
| 17 | Driving Physics | Driving is reportedly heavier and less arcade-like than in GTA V, with handling described as somewhere between GTA IV and GTA V. |
| 18 | Police on the Minimap | Police reportedly no longer appear directly on the minimap, meaning players must rely on their own vision and awareness to avoid them. |
| 19 | Six-Star Wanted Level | At a six-star wanted level, police reportedly search across the entire map rather than limiting their search to specific designated areas. |
| 20 | Smarter Police AI | Police are reportedly considerably smarter than in GTA V and can take more tactical actions, including intentionally shooting out the player’s vehicle tires. |
| 21 | Police Recognition | Police can reportedly remember the player’s appearance, vehicle, and clothing. Changing clothes or switching vehicles may therefore be necessary to lose a wanted level. |
| 22 | Vehicle Trackers | Some vehicles reportedly come equipped with trackers that must be removed through progression involving fences. Players can also use older vehicles that do not have trackers. |
| 23 | In-Game Social Media | GTA 6 reportedly features a full in-game social media system where NPCs can post content. Players can discover events through the social network and then visit those locations in the game world themselves. |
| 24 | Gyms & Fitness | Gyms reportedly return from GTA San Andreas. Players can purchase memberships, work out to build muscle, and even buy protein shakes to boost their performance before exercising. |
| 25 | Fast Travel | Buses and taxis can reportedly be used for fast travel, giving players additional ways to move around the large game world more quickly. |
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