20+ Details You Might Have Missed in the GTA 6 Extended Trailer
Six-star wanted system, two playable characters, and more in Rockstar's new game.
1Core Game Features
Grand Theft Auto VI, set to release on November 19, 2024, is already hailed as the most anticipated game of all time. After a 26-minute exclusive preview on Netflix, the extended trailer was uploaded to YouTube. The game offers a vast open world featuring Vice City and the swamps and forests of Leonida. Rockstar North estimates it will take over 80 hours to complete the game.
2Two Playable Characters
Similar to GTA V, GTA VI allows players to switch between two protagonists: Jason and Lucia. The trailer shows a high-speed chase scene at 18:41 where characters can be swapped. Some missions require using only one character. For example, at 10:50, Lucia accepts a mission while leaving Jason behind.
3Six-Star Wanted System
The police system, which maxed out at five stars in GTA V, has been expanded to six stars in GTA VI. At 14 minutes into the trailer, Jason is seen fending off cops with an automatic rifle from a getaway vehicle. This change increases the game's difficulty. NOOSE-like units from GTA IV are also expected to return.
4New Criminal Profile System
According to IGN's preview, GTA VI features a Criminal Profile system akin to Red Dead Redemption 2's Honor system but more nuanced. Aggressive NPCs may justify self-defense, while unprovoked violence carries harsher penalties. Dialogue options allow de-escalation. Rockstar confirms consistent actions will affect world reactions and narrative outcomes.
5Enhanced Gunplay Mechanics
GTA VI introduces significant improvements to weapon mechanics. Players can now swap between two firearms without accessing a weapon wheel, as shown when Lucia uses this feature at a shooting range. One-handed weapon use is also possible, demonstrated at 09:21 when Lucia wields a shotgun while carrying a bag of cash.
6New Mini-Games and Side Activities
The GTA series is known for its mini-games, and GTA VI adds basketball, dirt bike races, scuba diving, timed target challenges, and WWE-style wrestling. The trailer showcases these activities. Vehicle theft mechanics have also been refined, requiring tools like a 'Slim Jim' for break-ins.
7Advanced Graphics and Details
Rockstar has significantly upgraded GTA VI's graphics. The trailer highlights Vice City's neon lights, Leonida's swamps, and forests with impressive detail. Character animations, especially facial expressions and movements for Lucia and Jason, appear more realistic than in previous titles.
8Poised to Break Records
GTA VI is expected to shatter sales records. Rockstar's GTA V sold over 185 million copies, becoming one of the best-selling games ever. GTA VI is projected to surpass this success and set new industry standards. Its November 19, 2024, release date marks a major milestone for gamers and investors alike.