Rockstar Games just wrapped their extended look at Grand Theft Auto on Netflix, and the video is now on YouTube for us to take a closer look at. Here are the most impressive mechanics you might have missed on your first watch.
The first thing I noticed was the relationship mechanic that was finally brought back after being missed in GTA 4. Older GTA titles had a relationship mechanic that let NPCs reach out to you to do activities like bowling, darts, or even dinner, which increased your relationship levels.
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- 6-level star rating
- Gym (working out)
- Honor system
- Carjacking
- 3D map
- Relationship between Jason and Lucia / possibly other characters
GTA 6 is the first mainline game to have a 6-level star rating since GTA 4 in 2008. Fans have missed the iconic 6-star wanted rating after GTA 5 went down to only 5 levels under the wanted star icon. You can see multiple ways police can track you down, whether it's the clothes you wear or the car you're driving, which makes you need to be more aware of how you plan your crimes. In the extended look, we see how a more prevalent police force is after our dual protagonists, which could mean we get military-level enemies chasing after us again.
Another thing I noticed was an honor system similar to Red Dead Redemption 2. Early in the footage, you can see an option for Jason to either scold or pet a dog he meets; whichever option you pick seems to raise or lower the morality/reputation system. Whether or not that changes story elements in the game or not, we're yet to see.
When Lucia and Jason are trying to escape from the cops, you can see the map icon, which highlights buildings in 3D instead of 2D like last titles; this might insinuate that there are multiple buildings that have different levels to explore.
Carjacking has been a prevalent part of the GTA series, but now they're making it more immersive. Instead of just pressing a button and stealing supercars, now you actually have to have certain tools to pick the locks of higher-end cars to make it feel like a challenge.
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How does the new 6-level wanted/star rating work compared to GTA V's 5-star system?
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Another mechanic that was missed in GTA 5 was your weight and hair being determined by your actions, something Red Dead Redemption 2 brought back, where Arthur could put on more weight the more he ate; he also had longer hair the more time passed by. In the new footage, there's a gym minigame that might add to your overall stamina, appearance, and strength, plus we see you can eat certain foods or drinks, which possibly even adds to your physical weight again.
