Finally, on June 25th, Grand Theft Auto VI was available for pre-order! Two versions are available: Standard Edition and Ultimate Edition. The difference lies in the number of gameplay features.
Along with the pre-orders were dozens of screenshots of GTA 6 and a wealth of game information. Since the release of the two GTA 6 trailers, players have speculated about its gameplay, and now it seems some of these speculations may be true.
Next, I will analyze this information and introduce the new gameplay revealed:
Weapon Locker
In GTA 5 and previous titles, players could carry all unlocked weapons and switch between them at any time via a weapon wheel. This design allowed players to easily use unlocked weapons, but sacrificed realism and strategy.
The keyword "Weapon Locker" appears multiple times in GTA 6 pre-order information. For example, Paradise Garage system is labeled "Equipped with a weapon locker for storing stolen items to be sold".
The common message conveyed by these statements is that players will no longer be able to carry all their weapons. Instead, the game will adopt a limited weapon carrying system similar to RDR 2 - in which characters could only carry two long weapons and two pistols, with other weapons stored in horses or storage locations.
This change means that GTA 6's mission design will place greater emphasis on pre-battle planning. Players will need to select appropriate equipment based on the mission type before setting out, rather than drawing any weapon at any time during combat.
Simultaneously, vehicle trunks may become mobile weapon storage locations. If separated from their vehicles during combat, players' firepower choices will be significantly limited, adding to the challenge of combat.
Fencing Mechanism and Safe Houses
The terms "fencing", "contraband", and "stolen goods" appear repeatedly in GTA 6 pre-sale information.
The garage mentioned earlier also mentions "stolen goods awaiting disposal"; the description of a gang outpost mission shown in the pre-sale information also mentions that players can "loot special items and contraband".
All this information confirms that GTA 6 will introduce a stolen goods disposal mechanism similar to RDR 2. This means that after stealing goods, you'll need to find a place to hide them, then find a suitable buyer to sell them to obtain funds.
However, RDR 2's stolen goods were mainly limited to horses and carriages, and were relatively small in scale. As a "crime simulator" game, GTA series' stolen goods disposal system could cover a variety of types, including vehicles, weapons, drugs, and valuables.
Therefore, this system could create a complete illegal economy within the game, similar to the drug trafficking system in GTA: Chinatown Wars.
Furthermore, much information confirms the existence of Jason's Safehouse, with accompanying vehicles including Dinka Enduro motorcycle and Crest Kayak kayak.
This means that Safehouse will not only be a save and change location but could also become a comprehensive hub for vehicle storage, weapon management, and stolen goods storage.
Shop System
If you're playing GTA 6 Ultimate Edition, you can also find five exclusive shops available only to Ultimate Edition players. The first shop is Rideout Customs, a vehicle customization shop. Here, you can transform your vehicle into a work of art with detailed interiors, exquisite wheels, and unique designs.
The second shop, One-Eyed Willie's, and the third, Sara's Unisex Salon, both offer hand-painted designs, hair styling, facial hair removal, makeup, and nail products.
This confirms the existence of a makeup system in GTA 6, allowing players to customize Jason and Lucia to their liking, and perhaps even give them extravagant manicures.
The fourth shop, Stock 305, offers unique streetwear. I believe that once GTA 6 officially launches, player forums will be filled with outfit sharing.
The most anticipated shop is the fifth - Electric Fang Tattoo - which will feature over 50 tattoos designed by the artist team FAILE. Many players are already curious about the designs.
While this feature has been criticized by some players as "locking in features that should belong to the core game for a fee", it has sparked some controversy.
However, the very existence of these shops confirms that GTA 6 will have a more comprehensive character customization system than its predecessors - including clothing, hairstyles, makeup, nail art, tattoos, and other multi-layered appearance modifications.
Social Networking System
GTA series has always been adept at satirizing real-world society, and GTA 6 extends this tradition to the virtual realm of digital life.
A retailer's pre-sale page mentions that GTA 6 will have an integrated social networking system, allowing players to watch videos, follow influencers, and discover hidden side missions via in-game phones.
This social networking system may include parodies of real-world social networking platforms and may even allow players to earn in-game currency by posting content. This would greatly enhance the realism and consistency of the game world.
Leaked information also suggests that social networks may influence the in-game bounty system. If NPCs witness players committing crimes and choose to "livestream" or "post" on social networks instead of directly reporting them to the police, the game's pursuit and escape logic will become extremely diverse.
Players may not only have to deal with the police but also the chain reaction of online public opinion.
That concludes the latest information on Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay. The game is expected to officially launch in November. If you're worried about lacking resources in the early stages of the game, you can follow our GTA 6 Store, where you'll find everything you need.
In addition to the above, the pre-order information also reveals more gameplay details, such as more realistic NPC behavior, a dynamic weather system, and various outdoor activities. I believe players are already eager to play the game.
