The new Grand Theft Auto VI will be more immersive than ever, thanks to a fusion of small-world elements and series history. With an improved version of the same engine that made RAGE, Rockstar simulates the tiniest details, including individual carbonation bubbles rising in drinks, which is a huge improvement on the technical physics. There’s a lot to discover in the world for those who’ve been around for awhile, with some of the older characters making a comeback, such as Phil Cassidy from Vice City, and some real-life parodies, such as a sky banner nodding to Miami’s famous nightlife.
The game’s style is evolving from its more arcade-like roots to more realistic, like in Red Dead Redemption 2, in gameplay. Limited weapon storage, duffle bags and car trunks will be used, and players will get some upgrades to tactical movements such as getting fully prone. This hyper-realism includes a completely retooled police AI system with realistic dispatch timers, tactical perimeter containment and player description memory. Plus, the classic body builder RPG gameplay from San Andreas is returning, so that fitness will directly affect character attributes such as strength and stamina.
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