Rockstar Games is continuing its trend of increased realism in Grand Theft Auto 6, extending the focus on authentic mechanics to how players will steal cars. Unlike previous installments where car theft was a more straightforward process, GTA 6 will implement diverse methods for commandeering vehicles, tailored to the specific make, model, and year of each car.
For older vehicles, players will have the option to smash a window to gain entry, a familiar approach from past Grand Theft Auto titles. Alternatively, a quieter method involves using a "slim jim" tool, a device often used by roadside assistance. This approach will trigger a short minigame using the controller's analog stick. Once inside, older cars can be hotwired for driving off.
The approach for newer vehicles, including what is expected to be the game's satirical take on modern electric cars, will be significantly different. These vehicles will require a "key cloner" and the use of a "relay attack." This technique mimics the electronic signal emitted by key fobs of newer cars. In both the real world and within the game's fictionalized Florida setting, relay attacks allow criminals to remotely access and steal vehicles without triggering alarms.
These varied car theft mechanics are expected to be integrated into the gameplay as players, potentially controlling characters like Jason and Lucia, navigate Vice City and seek ways to acquire money. As more details emerge about Grand Theft Auto 6, further insights into its gameplay systems are anticipated.