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Say goodbye to stealing any car you like with a single button in GTA 6, and hello to whatever the hell the WAINK scanner is
Grand Theft Auto 6 will make vehicle theft more complex, replacing the series’ usual one-button carjacking with security systems, specialised tools and player choices. Rockstar says the change should make vehicles feel more meaningful and add progression, while denser traffic and narrower streets are intended to make driving more demanding.
Players can use a phone app called WAINK to scan cars for information such as locks, alarms, trackers, resale value and registration costs. Some vehicles may require tools including a key cloner or Slim Jim, while hidden trackers can alert police; the article also notes a legal fund appeal by former Rockstar employees dismissed last year.
In short
- GTA 6 adds layered vehicle security and theft tools.
- WAINK scans reveal cars’ risks, value and requirements.
- Rockstar says driving will be harder in denser streets.
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The case for
Making vehicle theft more involved could give cars a stronger sense of identity and make acquiring them a meaningful part of progression. Scanning vehicles and choosing tools or tactics may reward planning and add variety, while denser roads could make driving more engaging.
The case against
Adding security checks and specialised tools could turn a quick, spontaneous activity into a sequence of chores, slowing the game’s pace. If success depends on scanning, equipment or avoiding trackers, players may have fewer opportunities to improvise, and tougher traffic could make driving feel frustrating rather than challenging.
Explained simply
Grand Theft Auto is a video game series in which players explore a fictional city, drive vehicles and take on missions. In earlier games, taking a car was usually a quick action, so vehicles were easy to acquire and replace.
In Grand Theft Auto 6, developer Rockstar Games is adding security features that can make stealing a vehicle take more planning. A phone app called WAINK is reported to show details such as alarms, trackers and likely resale value, while some cars may need special tools to open.
The changes are intended to make vehicles and driving choices matter more as players progress through the game. The report also mentions an appeal for a legal fund by former Rockstar employees who were dismissed last year.