Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to offer players an extensive array of activities in its depiction of Leonida, going significantly beyond the franchise's traditional focus on crime and high-speed chases. Based on details revealed in trailers and previews, players can expect to engage in numerous side pursuits that enrich the game's open world.

Among the activities highlighted are interactions with animals, such as petting or scolding dogs, feeding stray animals, and a mechanic for studying wildlife that resembles systems seen in Red Dead Redemption 2. The game will also feature participation in backyard wrestling and street races, alongside the ability to traverse the environment via electric scooters and airboats. Exploration extends to aquatic environments with options for scuba diving and kayaking in the ocean.

Beyond action-oriented pursuits, Grand Theft Auto 6 will include more leisurely and developmental activities. Players can engage in mini-golf, play pool, and utilize gyms to lift weights and build muscle. Cooperative workouts with a partner are also noted. The game integrates modern digital life, allowing players to doomscroll social media and face consequences for eavesdropping on non-player characters for too long.

Many of these activities are designed to be experienced with a partner, including mundane tasks like clothes shopping and simply relaxing in safehouses. The game's structure will also delve into the relationship dynamics between the two protagonists, with romance and its potential impact on gameplay being a significant element. This focus on realism extends to a "Criminal Profiles" system, described as a successor to Red Dead Redemption 2's Honor system, which will consider a wide range of factors and context.

Rockstar Games has also faced recent scrutiny due to a union-busting scandal, where approximately 40 employees were dismissed. The UK's Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has criticized these actions, and many workers have since formed the Rockstar Game Workers Union (RGWU), which is approaching a membership threshold that could lead to statutory recognition.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is scheduled to release on November 19th for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.