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Here’s Everything We Learned from the Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look
Netflix released a 26-minute extended preview of Grand Theft Auto VI ahead of its official Rockstar Games YouTube debut, offering a closer look at gameplay, characters and activities before the game’s 19 November release. The footage suggests the new instalment will place greater emphasis on the relationship between protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, while retaining the series’ mix of crime, combat and open-world exploration.
The preview shows smoother aiming, a possible slow-motion combat feature carried over from Red Dead Redemption 2, dodging and quick-time events during close-quarters fights. It also indicates that players may choose which protagonist undertakes certain jobs, and includes activities such as scuba diving, jet skiing, kayaking, racing, skydiving and visiting a strip club; GTA VI is available to pre-order for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
In short
- Extended GTA VI footage previews gameplay and relationship systems.
- Combat appears to include smoother aiming and slow motion.
- The game launches on 19 November.
Explained simply
Grand Theft Auto is a long-running video game series in which players explore large fictional cities and take part in stories involving crime. Its games combine driving, missions and combat with the freedom to roam and try different activities.
Grand Theft Auto VI is being made by Rockstar Games, the studio behind earlier entries in the series. Its two central characters are Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, whose partnership is expected to shape the story.
The game is set for release on 19 November for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. It matters to players because it is the next main entry in a popular series, and its design will show how Rockstar develops the familiar open-world format.