EVERY SYSTEM, CONFIRMED
GTA 6 Gameplay: Every Confirmed Feature So Far
From dual-protagonist switching to underwater treasure hunting, here's what Rockstar has actually confirmed about how GTA 6 plays.
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GTA 6's biggest gameplay change is dual-protagonist switching between Jason and Lucia, layered on top of dynamic weather, deeper NPC AI, a rebuilt wanted system, an expanded robbery loop, and a wildlife-filled map that supports underwater exploration. It's the most systems-dense GTA Rockstar has built.
CORE SYSTEMS
What's Actually New
Dual Protagonists
Solo Jason, Solo Lucia, or both at once. Full details on the characters guide.
Robbery System
Five tiers, from store holdups to full compounds. Full breakdown on the robbery system guide.
Wanted System
Six stars plus a criminal profile that tracks your clothing and vehicle. See the wanted level guide.
World & NPCs
Rockstar has confirmed dynamic weather, a denser open world, and NPCs with meaningfully advanced AI — they remember interactions and react more realistically to player behavior. A social media system is also confirmed, layering into how the world reacts to the player's actions. Wildlife spans alligators, dolphins, sharks, flamingos, foxes, deer and jaguars, with huntable species like deer and mountain lions specifically in Mount Kalaga National Park. See the map guide for where each of those lives.
Combat & Body Systems
Melee combat is more refined and interactive, with detailed hand-to-hand animations, the ability to tie up NPCs with zip ties, use hostages as human shields, and carry or loot bodies. Underwater areas are fully explorable and contain treasure, fitting the Everglades and Leonida Keys geography. Per the August 2026 Extended Look, eating and exercise visibly affect Jason's and Lucia's bodies — overeating adds weight, exercise builds tone, and pushing either character too hard causes visible fatigue. Full detail on Rockstar's official GTA VI site.
PEOPLE ALSO ASK
FAQ
Yes. The character wheel supports Solo Jason, Solo Lucia, and dual-protagonist control, letting both be used simultaneously during open-world gameplay and missions.
Yes, confirmed alongside advanced NPC intelligence, a denser open world, and a social media system.
A confirmed roster including alligators, dolphins, sharks, flamingos, foxes, deer and jaguars, plus huntable species like deer and mountain lions in Mount Kalaga National Park.
Yes, underwater areas are fully explorable and contain treasure, fitting the Everglades and Keys geography of the map.
Yes. Per the August 2026 Extended Look, characters can visibly get chubby from overeating or toned from exercise, and can get tired if pushed too hard.