Grand Theft Auto 6's narrative may be structured into distinct chapters, a design choice that has led fans to draw comparisons with Rockstar Games' previous title, Red Dead Redemption 2. This chapter-based approach could influence how new content, such as vehicles, safe houses, sidequests, and weapons, becomes available to players throughout the game.
An official mention on Rockstar's website, pertaining to the bonuses included in the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition, hints at this structure. These bonuses are described as being "threaded across all aspects of Jason and Lucia's story, with new items uncovered behind each chapter." This suggests that not all in-game extras will be accessible from the outset, but rather unlocked as players progress through different story segments.
Fans have taken to online forums to speculate on the implications of a chapter-based structure. Some believe it could lead to significant map changes or even time jumps, similar to those seen in Red Dead Redemption 2, where different chapters were often associated with specific geographic locations.
However, the nature of the Grand Theft Auto series raises questions about how these mechanics might differ from Red Dead Redemption 2's frontier setting. Unlike the movable camp in Red Dead Redemption 2, which served as the primary base for each chapter, it is anticipated that players will retain access to properties and vehicles acquired earlier in the game, even as the narrative shifts focus to different areas or time periods. This expectation stems from the belief that apartments and houses in GTA 6 will remain static, unlike the player's base of operations in Red Dead Redemption 2.
Rockstar Games has also recently confirmed pricing details for Grand Theft Auto 6, including the $100 Ultimate Edition, and released a batch of new screenshots. Additionally, it was revealed that physical editions of the game will not include a disc.