10 possible things in GTA 6 that might blow fans away once it releases

GTA 6 is not shrouded in secrecy as much as it once was, but there still could be many things that Rockstar Games might be hiding. Grand Theft Auto fans are beyond eager to see what the next entry in the series has in store, a slight taste of which has been provided by the two trailers, screenshots, as well as details on the developer's official website.

In this article, we will take a look at 10 possible things in Grand Theft Auto 6 that might blow fans away when it releases in 2026.

Note: Some aspects of this article are speculative and reflect the writer's opinions and analysis.

GTA 6: 10 possible things that might blow away fans when it releases in 2026

1) Visual effects

One of the most graphically impressive GTA 6 screenshots (Image via Rockstar Games)

Rockstar first showed off Grand Theft Auto 6 in December 2023 with its first trailer, and the graphics looked really impressive. Fast forward to GTA 6 trailer 2, and the visual effects seemed to have been improved. With close to a year still left in its arrival, there may be further advancements in this department that could blow away fans.

2) Number of interiors

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The Grand Theft Auto community has often complained about the low number of accessible interiors in GTA 5. However, a bit of debug code in Grand Theft Auto 6's leaked development footage from 2022 suggests things might be different in it. A recent alleged GTA 6 leak also claims there could be hundreds of enterable stores in Leonida.

3) The story

Jason and Lucia, the protagonists of GTA 6 (Image via Rockstar Games)

Thanks to the trailers and website details, we seem to have a little bit of idea of what the GTA 6 story might be about. The criminal duo of Jason and Lucia is at the center of it, but things may not be as straightforward as they look. Rockstar often stuns fans with unexpected plot twists in its narratives, and that might be the case with Grand Theft Auto 6, too.

4) Attention to detail

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The attention to minute details seen so far, such as bubbles in beer bottles, the liquid sloshing in them with real-time movement, reflections, fingerprints on a touch screen panel, and character models' musculature, have already blown people away. Given how this was all only a sneak peek, we can only wonder what else is in store.

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5) NPCs

NPCs engaging in different activities at the beach (Image via Rockstar Games)

Red Dead Redemption 2's NPCs are as life-like as it gets with their reactions and individual routines. However, Rockstar has a knack for improving itself with each new entry, so things might be even better in GTA 6. A shot from its first trailer showed a bunch of NPCs at the beach engaged in all sorts of different activities.

6) Wildlife

A mountain lion on the hunt (Image via Rockstar Games)

In addition to NPCs, the wildlife in RDR 2 was also incredibly detailed, not just in terms of design, but ambient behavior. Going in line with the previous entry on this list, the animals in GTA 6 might just turn out even better and more realistic in execution.

7) Number of world events

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The state of Leonida seems to be sprawling. It has several locations like Vice City, Port Gellhorn, the Leonida Keys, Mount Kalaga National Park, and more. Given that there usually are quite a few world events (randomly triggering encounters) in Rockstar's open-world titles, the number of them in the GTA 6 map might be huge.

8) Side activities

Cal Hampton likely at a mini-golf course in GTA 6 (Image via Rockstar Games)

Side activities have helped make past Grand Theft Auto entries more immersive and fun besides story missions. The trailers and screenshots appear to have already hinted at a bunch of side activities in GTA 6, and since we are yet to learn everything about the title, it offers a lot more to keep players busy.

9) Possible cameos

Many fans hope to see GTA 5's Michael De Santa in the sequel (Image via Rockstar Games)

Characters from one Grand Theft Auto title often appear in another, and given the next one's stature, there might be some major cameos in store. Michael De Santa, Niko Bellic, or some Vice City originals showing up even for a few seconds would stun, but more importantly, delight fans.

10) Potential Liberty City inclusion

A screenshot of Liberty City from GTA 4 (Image via Rockstar Games)

All the references to Liberty City in GTA 6 media out there so far have intrigued fans. While some suspect an appearance (perhaps even for just one mission), most seem to be skeptical at the moment. That said, with a developer like Rockstar Games, one can never be too sure.

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About the author

Suyash is an Esports and Gaming journalist at Sportskeeda who specializes in Rockstar Games' GTA franchise. Suyash uses in-depth research and knowledge of his immense experience with the game series to ensure readers have access to the most reliable information. His insightful content pieces have raked in more than 5 million views in just a little over a year's time.

Suyash holds a B.Tech degree and ventured into the world of gaming at a young age through the Prince of Persia Sands of Time trilogy. However, upon encountering GTA Vice City’s 1980s aesthetic, music, and vintage cars, he became enamored with the game, leading him to explore the rest of the franchise.

Suyash prefers solo titles to multiplayer, especially ones with a well-crafted story and character arcs. He admires journalist Jason Schreier for the respect he commands in the industry and the reliability of his news pieces. To ensure the accuracy of his own pieces, he checks multiple reputable sources and insiders.

If he were to recommend a game to a skeptic, it would be Naughty Dog’s Uncharted series. When he’s not roaming the streets of Los Santos in GTA V, you can find him playing football, watching movies, or working out.

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Edited by Ashmita Bhatt