10 New Details We Spotted In The GTA 6 Gameplay Leak

Earlier today, fresh GTA 6 gameplay footage surfaced online, allegedly leaked by a hacker who disapproved of the industry’s shift from physical to digital distribution. Rockstar has yet to confirm the clip’s authenticity, and re‑uploads are being removed after copyright holder requests, as noted on Twitter. The leaked footage appears remarkably realistic.

A handful of minutes of the new footage have already gone viral. While Rockstar, Take‑Two, and even Netflix are presumably displeased, the clip offers a rare glimpse into the forthcoming open‑world title, slated for release in November on PS5 and Xbox.

Before we dive into the details, it’s important to note that we cannot determine how current this build is or which elements will survive into the final product. Some or all of the observations below may evolve—or disappear—before the game’s highly anticipated launch later this year. Keep this caveat in mind as you read on.

One of the most intriguing moments in the leaked footage shows Jason engaging in a basketball match. The last time a basketball mini‑game appeared in a GTA title was in San Andreas, suggesting this feature could be a significant addition to the new installment.

While shooting hoops in the leaked GTA 6 footage, a notification appears after Jason scores, suggesting an increase in his “Focus” stat—a metric absent from previous titles like GTA V or GTA: San Andreas. This hints that side activities such as basketball could alter character attributes in the new game.

The ball then ricochets off a nearby house, barrels down a boat ramp, and plunges into the water—an oddly realistic touch that makes the scene feel genuinely dynamic. Such meticulous detail raises curiosity about what other subtle physics might be at play in the expansive GTA 6 world.

In another clip, Jason cruises along a highway before colliding with a delivery truck. The truck driver retaliates, stepping out to engage in a fistfight, during which a stamina bar materializes on screen. This suggests that close‑quarters combat will demand more strategic timing than the button‑mashing tactics of earlier installments.

The melee system showcased in the footage bears a striking resemblance to the hand‑to‑hand combat found in Red Dead Redemption II. Given that RDR II’s close‑quarters and firearms mechanics surpassed those of GTA V, it’s encouraging to see Rockstar drawing inspiration from its own acclaimed western title.

Following the fatal assault on a delivery driver, protagonist Jason seizes the victim’s wrench and continues to strike the body. After a handful of blows, a two‑star wanted level is triggered, and four dimmed star icons appear beside the illuminated ones—suggesting the six‑star cap has returned, a mechanic absent in GTA V but present in earlier titles. Could this mean that the military will be summoned to intervene if Jason and Lucia spiral out of control?

Beneath the wanted‑level stars, a fresh set of icons appears, hinting at an evolved tracking system. These symbols appear to gauge the extent of law‑enforcement knowledge once a player commits a crime and flees. The leaked footage shows officers already tracking Jason’s attire, vehicle, and approximate whereabouts, suggesting that swapping cars or altering clothing could thwart pursuit.

A standout moment in the leaked clip—Jason’s murder of the delivery driver—reveals a small devilish icon alongside a negative symbol, hinting at a morality or reputation mechanic. For a franchise historically tolerant of unrestrained violence, this could signal a new layer of consequence.

Upon returning to his vehicle, Jason encounters on‑screen prompts labeled “Storage,” “Loadout,” and “Close,” accompanied by white circular icons that likely map to specific button inputs. This suggests a shift toward context‑sensitive, dynamic controls, potentially smoothing gameplay compared to the more rigid D‑pad reliance of GTA V and GTA Online.

After the confrontation, when Jason returns to his vehicle, a fresh on‑screen overlay appears, displaying the car’s make and model along with two icons that appear to represent fuel and engine status.

What does this signal? For the first time in the franchise, players may be required to keep an eye on fuel levels while driving, and the vehicle could suffer mechanical failures that bring it to a halt without blowing up entirely. Such realism would deepen immersion, though it could also become tedious for some.