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GTA 6 confirmed to have San Andreas-style RPG features, food and exercise affect weight

Grand Theft Auto 6 will have a diet and exercise system that affects the in-game appearance of Jason and Lucia, similar to San Andreas, new details reveal.

GTA 6 confirmed to have San Andreas-style RPG features, food and exercise affect weight
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TL;DR: GTA 6 will include San Andreas-style RPG mechanics where diet, exercise, sleep and possibly drug or alcohol use change Jason and Lucia's weight, muscle tone and appearance; in-game activities like bench pressing (and possibly canoeing) are shown, and more details will appear in tomorrow's Netflix extended look.
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GTA 6 will have San Andreas-style RPG systems that affect player appearance, including weight and muscle tone, the devs at Rockstar revealed to Dazed in a new interview.

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With the recent leaks spreading far and wide, and the big Netflix premiere tomorrow, new official details on GTA 6 are starting to spread on the internet.

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These tidbits are straight from sanctioned GTA 6 media previews, and the info confirms that Jason and Lucia's appearance will be affected by diet and exercise, with body weight and overall muscularity being influenced by in-game food and exercise (in the second GTA 6 trailer, we see Jason bench press weights, hinting that this would be an in-game activity). It's unclear how involved this system will be on a stat-level basis.

It's also mentioned that Jason and Lucia's physical appearances will be affected by how much sleep they've gotten, or maybe even the amount of drugs and alcohol they've consumed.

"We want to enable as much self-expression as possible without losing the essence of the characters," Rockstar North head of development and co-studio head Rob Nelson said in the interview with Dazed.

"The thing we love about this medium is the way these characters aren't empty avatars that you can do whatever you want with. Their story becomes a journey you share with them."

The $100 GTA 6 Ultimate Edition features exclusive cosmetic items like outfits, and screenshot materials show Jason canoeing, possibly hinting at this water-based activity in the game.

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Question #1

How exactly will diet and exercise change Jason and Lucia’s body weight and muscle tone in GTA 6?

The article says diet and exercise will affect Jason and Lucia’s in-game appearance, with body weight and overall muscularity being influenced by what they eat and how much they exercise. It notes the second trailer shows Jason bench pressing, implying exercise is an in-game activity, but the piece says it is unclear how involved the system will be at a stat level. The article also mentions sleep and possibly drugs and alcohol can affect their physical appearance.
Question #2

Will sleeping more or less visibly alter the characters’ appearance, and how is sleep tracked in the game?

The article says Jason and Lucia's physical appearances will be affected by how much sleep they have gotten, suggesting sleep can alter their looks. It does not specify how visible those changes are or how sleep is tracked in the game.
Question #3

Does alcohol or drug consumption affect character appearance, and are there gameplay consequences mentioned?

The article says Jason and Lucia's physical appearances may be affected by how much drugs and alcohol they have consumed, but this is described as uncertain language ("maybe even"). The piece does not provide any details about specific gameplay consequences from drug or alcohol consumption.
Question #4

Are diet/exercise effects tied to RPG-style stats or just cosmetic visual changes?

The article confirms diet and exercise will change Jason and Lucia's in-game appearance, body weight and muscularity will be influenced by food and exercise. It also states that it is unclear whether this system affects underlying RPG-style stats or is purely cosmetic, so no definitive answer on stat effects is provided.

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All of these details and more are expected to be revealed during tomorrow's extended look on Netflix, which goes live at 3PM EST.

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