All 10 GTA 6 side activities we've noticed so far

The new trailer and screenshots revealed by Rockstar Games recently have provided a glimpse at some potential GTA 6 side activities. Besides all the shooting and driving, Grand Theft Auto titles usually feature several side activities that add to the immersion and help bring the virtual world to life.

The series' upcoming entry will be set in the fictional state of Leonida, and it looks like there could be a lot to do there. With that said, let's look at some of the GTA 6 side activities that we have noticed so far.

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

Cage fighting, kayaking, and other GTA 6 side activities that we've noticed so far

1) Basketball

NPCs playing basketball in Vice City (Image via Rockstar Games)

GTA San Andreas is the only title in the series to feature basketball so far. However, it seems like the sport could be returning in the next installment as one GTA 6 screenshot shows a couple of NPCs playing basketball in Vice City.

2) Working out

Jason working out at the beach in GTA 6 (Image via Rockstar Games)

Working out is another side activity from GTA San Andreas that seems to be returning in GTA 6. Rockstar's 2004 release featured gyms wherein the protagonist could work out via minigames.

The upcoming Grand Theft Auto title's male lead, Jason Duval, can be seen bench pressing in the GTA 6 trailer 2. Lucia Caminos, the game's female lead, can also be seen in a gym in a screenshot.

3) Pool

GTA 6 side activities: Jason playing pool (Image via Rockstar Games)

Rockstar Games featured pool in Grand Theft Auto 4 and San Andreas, and the casual sport could also be among the GTA 6 side activities. This is because one of the officially revealed screenshots shows Jason playing pool, seemingly in a bar.

4) Mini golf

Cal Hampton seemingly at a mini golf course (Image via Rockstar Games)

Yet another sports-based side activity in Grand Theft Auto 6 could be mini-golf. This one seems to be teased via a screenshot that shows Cal Hampton, a friend of Jason's, wielding a golf club at what seems to be a mini golf course.

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5) Cage fighting

Lucia competing in a cage fight (Image via Rockstar Games)

Grand Theft Auto 4's story mode DLC, The Ballad of Gay Tony, featured underground cage fighting — a competitive, albeit thrilling side activity, that unfortunately did not return in GTA 5.

That said, since the GTA 6 trailer 2 showed Lucia fighting inside a cage, the activity might be coming back to the franchise.

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6) Kayaking

An NPC kayaking at Mount Kalaga National Park (Image via Rockstar Games)

Next up on the list of GTA 6 side activities we've noticed so far is kayaking. An NPC can be seen maneuvering a kayak in a river at Leonida's Mount Kalaga National Park in the screenshots.

7) Scuba diving

GTA 6 side activities: A glimpse at scuba diving (Image via Rockstar Games)

Scuba diving looks to be another one of the water-based GTA 6 side activities. The screenshot above shows some NPCs in scuba diving gear, exploring Leonida's marine life. GTA 5 features scuba diving too, but the underwater environment is much more detailed in the sequel.

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8) Fishing

Jason fishing with Cal Hampton (Image via Rockstar Games)

Fishing is a side activity in Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar Games' 2018 release. No Grand Theft Auto title has included it yet. But going by the screenshots, it might be debuting in the series with GTA 6.

9) Hunting

GTA 6 NPCs posing with their kill (Image via Rockstar Games)

A couple of GTA 6 screenshots depict hunting. The one above shows three NPCs on a hovercraft with a dead alligator and some kind of feline creature. Another shows two NPCs at the Mount Kalaga National Park walking towards their kill in the woods.

10) Dirt biking

A glimpse at dirt biking in GTA 6 (Image via Rockstar Games)

Dirt biking could be among the more thrilling GTA 6 side activities. In one screenshot, a group of NPCs can be seen biking around the Mount Kalaga National Park region.

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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 Arundhoti Palit