Grand Theft Auto 6 is one of the most anticipated games of the decade, but Rockstar Games has been very secretive about its development. However, massive leaks in September 2022 revealed some details about the GTA 6 game, including its setting, characters, gameplay, and weapons. Here is everything you need to know from the leaked footage and other sources.
Setting: Vice City in Modern Times
One of the most exciting aspects of the leaks is that it confirmed GTA 6 will take place in Vice City, the fictional version of Miami that was featured in GTA: Vice City (2002) and GTA: Vice City Stories (2006). However, unlike those games, which were set in the 1980s, GTA 6 will be set in modern times, as evidenced by the presence of smartphones and contemporary-looking cars.
The leaked footage also showed some rural areas and a swamp, suggesting that GTA 6 will have a diverse map with different environments to explore. Some familiar locations from previous games will also return, such as the Malibu Club and the Ocean View Hotel.
Characters: A Bonnie and Clyde Duo
Another major revelation from the leaks is that GTA 6 will feature two protagonists, one male and one female. This is the first time in the series that a female main character will be playable. The male character is named Jason, while the female character is named Lucia, according to the debug information in the footage. They are described as a Bonnie and Clyde-type pair, who are involved in various criminal activities.
The footage showed them robbing a diner, holding up the cashier, and escaping from the police. Bonnie and Clyde are even mentioned by name in one of the debug menus. It is unclear how the player will switch between the two characters, or if they will have different abilities or personalities.
Gameplay: New Features and Improvements
The leaks also gave us a glimpse of how GTA 6 will play, showing some gunplay and other gameplay features. The combat looks similar to GTA 5, with a variety of weapons to choose from, such as assault rifles, snipers, shotguns, pistols, rocket launchers, golf clubs, baseball bats, and crowbars.
However, there are also some new features and improvements, such as tossing your active weapon to your other hand and picking up a rifle from the floor to add to your inventory. The footage also showed some advanced NPC AI, such as pedestrians reacting to gunshots and police officers using cover and tactics.
Weapons: Old Favorites and New Additions
The leaks also revealed some of the weapons that will be available in GTA 6. Some of them are old favorites from previous games, such as the assault rifle, the pistol, the shotgun, and the RPG. However, some new additions have never been seen before in the series, such as:
- Bolt Action Sniper: A powerful sniper rifle that can take down enemies from long distances.
- Fire Bottle: A throwable weapon that can create a fireball on impact.
- Flashbang: A grenade that can stun enemies with a bright flash and a loud bang.
- Golf Ball: A throwable weapon that can cause damage or distraction.
- Speargun: A weapon that can shoot spears underwater or on land.
The following table shows a list of all confirmed weapons from the leak:
| Weapon Type | Weapon Name |
|---|---|
| Assault Rifles | Assault Rifle |
| Baseball Bats | Baseball Bat |
| Heavy Weapons | Bolt Action Sniper |
| Machine Guns | Compact SMG |
| Melee Weapons | Crowbar |
| Thrown Weapons | Fire Bottle |
| Thrown Weapons | Flashbang |
| Thrown Weapons | Golf Ball |
| Melee Weapons | Golf Club |
| Thrown Weapons | Grenade |
| Sniper Rifles | Hunter Sniper |
| Melee Weapons | Knife |
| Machine Guns | Micro SMG |
| Thrown Weapons | Molotov |
| Handguns | Pistol |
| Melee Weapons | Pool Cue |
| Shotguns | Pump Action Shotgun |
| Heavy Weapons | RPG (Rocket Launcher) |
| Thrown Weapons | Smoke Grenade |
| Unarmed (Fist) | Speargun |
Release Date: Still Unknown
Despite the leak, Rockstar Games has not revealed any official information about GTA 6’s release date. The game was announced in February 2022, but no trailer or screenshots were released. Rockstar’s parent company Take-Two Interactive said that more details would be shared on “Rockstar’s schedule”.
The leak was reportedly caused by a hacker who gained access to Rockstar’s network and stole dozens of assets before uploading them online. Rockstar confirmed that the leaked footage was authentic and asked for it to be taken down. The hacker also claimed to be responsible for hacking Uber earlier this month.
The leak has sparked a lot of discussion among fans and critics about the ethics and impact of leaking unfinished games. Some argue that it spoils the surprise and harms the developers’ hard work, while others say that it builds hype and shows transparency.
What do you think of the GTA 6 leaks? Are you excited for the game?
