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Every gameplay mechanic confirmed in GTA 6 from both trailers. Combat, driving, swimming, robbery, social media, wildlife, and more in Grand Theft Auto VI.
Trailers 1 and 2 reveal a surprising amount about how GTA 6 will play. Here is every mechanic confirmed by visible footage, with no speculation.
Trailer 2 shows Jason aiming and firing weapons in several scenes. Pistols, shotguns, and what looks like an assault rifle are all visible. The combat looks fluid, with weapon swapping mid-encounter. No HUD or UI appears in either trailer, so specific details like auto-aim behavior or the cover system are not confirmed. See our weapons database for all confirmed weapons.
Driving looks noticeably different from GTA V. Cars carry real weight and momentum, leaning into turns and reacting to terrain. A motorcycle scene shows the rider shifting balance through corners. Traffic behaves more realistically, with vehicles yielding, merging, and reacting to the player. Confirmed vehicle types include sports cars, muscle cars, motorcycles, trucks, boats, and airboats. See our vehicle database and fastest cars rankings.
A character is shown swimming in open water, confirming that swimming returns as a playable mechanic. With Leonida covering extensive coastline, waterways, and islands, water-based gameplay clearly plays a larger role than in past GTA titles. Airboats cut through the Grassrivers wetlands. Boats and speedboats are shown in multiple scenes. Diving is not confirmed but seems likely given the water depth visible in footage.
Trailer 2 shows a convenience store robbery in detail. Lucia and Jason enter a store, and the scene implies direct player control over the robbery. This suggests robbery is a core gameplay loop rather than something reserved for scripted missions. Stores and businesses appear to be interactive targets. The system may be more dynamic than GTA V's heist missions. See our confirmed missions list for story mission details.
The in-game phone returns from GTA V, but expanded. Characters film on phones during gameplay, and social media clips show user-generated content style footage. The system appears to serve double duty as both a narrative device and an actual gameplay feature. A clip shows someone recording a police chase in real time. GTA V used Lifeinvader for its social media layer. GTA 6's version looks more deeply integrated, potentially letting players film and share in-game footage.
The trailers confirm living wildlife throughout Leonida. Alligators appear in wetlands and even in a residential swimming pool. Flamingos take flight over water. Birds circle the coastline. Wildlife seems to be environmental and dynamic rather than decorative. The alligator in a pool suggests animals can turn up in unexpected places, adding unpredictability to the world.
Vice City's nightlife is prominently featured. Nightclubs with dancing, rooftop parties, beach clubs, and neon-lit entertainment districts all appear in the trailers. These venues look interactive, potentially offering mini-games or activities similar to GTA Online's nightlife businesses.
Police are shown responding to incidents with updated Leonida livery on their cruisers. Helicopters pursue suspects. Sirens and responses to player actions are visible. The wanted system appears to return, though the specific mechanics (stars, escalation levels) are not shown.
Several mechanics are absent from both trailers. Character switching from GTA V is not shown. No multiplayer or GTA Online 2 footage appears. Property management, real estate, the stock market, specific mini-games like golf or tennis, a skill or leveling system, garage customization, and barber shops or character customization are all unseen.
Last updated: 2026-09-06
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