A recent leak about Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) indicates that Rockstar Games is integrating key elements from Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2) into its upcoming crime saga, set for release next May. The leak, shared via the X account GameRoll and stemming from a source that previously confirmed protagonists Jason and Lucia’s full names, outlines how GTA 6 will adopt and enhance RDR2’s mechanics for a deeper open-world experience on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Central to the leak is a relationship meter for GTA 6’s dual protagonists, Jason and Lucia, inspired by RDR2’s honor system. This dynamic system tracks the trust and tension between the characters, shaped by player choices during missions like heists or confrontations. Decisions to cooperate or deceive could alter their partnership and the narrative, adding a layer of emotional depth akin to RDR2’s morally driven storytelling.
The leak also reveals that GTA 6 will incorporate an expanded version of RDR2’s gore and dismemberment system. This enhanced feature promises heightened realism in combat, with violent encounters in Vice City’s streets carrying the same raw intensity as RDR2’s Wild West shootouts. Such a system underscores Rockstar’s focus on immersive, consequence-driven gameplay.
Further borrowing from RDR2, GTA 6 will reportedly feature a chapter-based narrative structure, dividing its story into five chapters—compared to RDR2’s six, excluding its epilogue. This format suggests a cinematic, tightly paced journey, potentially alternating between Jason and Lucia’s perspectives to deliver varied gameplay and narrative arcs that balance GTA’s chaos with RDR2’s emotional resonance.
Another RDR2-inspired mechanic is a limited weapon wheel, restricting the number of weapons players can carry at once. Unlike the expansive arsenals of previous GTA titles, this system requires strategic choices during combat, mirroring RDR2’s deliberate approach to gunfights. Whether navigating gang conflicts or evading police, this constraint aims to heighten tension and realism.
The leak also highlights new interactive elements in GTA 6’s open world, including fully explorable buildings like malls with hundreds of accessible stores, a significant leap from RDR2’s detailed but less expansive interiors. Additionally, players may have the ability to control both Jason and Lucia simultaneously, enabling dynamic gameplay scenarios that build on RDR2’s focus on player-driven immersion.
While these details paint an ambitious picture for GTA 6, they remain unverified by Rockstar Games, urging caution until official confirmation. Given Rockstar’s history of secrecy, as seen with RDR2’s unexpected map expansions, GTA 6 may hold further surprises. Grand Theft Auto VI is slated for release on May 26, 2026, and will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with no confirmation yet on a PC version or other platforms.
