Several new gameplay clips purportedly from Grand Theft Auto 6 have surfaced online, offering a closer look at potential new mechanics and features within Rockstar's highly anticipated title. The leaks, attributed to a user named "Cyberleek," come as DMCA takedown notices have reportedly been issued, suggesting a continued effort to remove the unconfirmed footage.
One of the newly released clips depicts the game's male protagonist, Jason, stealing a police officer's motorcycle, driving it into a river, and then engaging in combat with individuals at a roadside encampment. Another clip focuses on a nighttime raid at an "Allied Crystal" refinery, where Jason utilizes a taser to incapacitate security personnel before commandeering a truck.
These recent leaks build upon previously observed details, which included information on a fuel meter and a potential morality system. The new footage introduces further gameplay elements, such as a "Clone Key" option for stealing vehicles more discreetly, a departure from the traditional "Smash Window" method. While the exact functionality of key cloning is not demonstrated, its presence suggests a new approach to car theft mechanics.
The combat system may also see significant adjustments. One clip shows Jason using a taser, with the aiming reticle remaining on screen even when not actively aiming. This could indicate a greater emphasis on responsive hip-fire capabilities or a smoother transition into cover-based shooting, potentially aligning with changes to movement mechanics like a simplified sprint function.
Interaction with non-player characters appears to be more nuanced, drawing inspiration from titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Bully. Leaked footage shows Jason having the option to "greet" or "taunt" NPCs, providing a more deliberate approach to social interactions than the often unpredictable taunts in Grand Theft Auto 5.
Furthermore, the looting system seems to have been refined. Leaks indicate a faster animation for looting defeated enemies compared to Red Dead Redemption 2's more time-consuming process. A dedicated item wheel, separate from the weapon selection, also appears to be a carryover from Rockstar's previous open-world title.
Perhaps one of the more peculiar elements highlighted is a recurring environmental detail involving the sudden death of birds. In one clip, multiple birds inexplicably fall from the sky in front of Jason as he walks under a freeway, an event that has sparked curiosity among observers.
Another notable detail is the apparent inclusion of a healing item identified as "Zombix," with a warning that repeated use may diminish its effectiveness on health. The leaker has indicated an intention to release more clips, though players are cautioned about the existence of potential AI-generated fakes circulating alongside the unconfirmed gameplay footage. Rockstar Games has not yet officially commented on the legitimacy or origin of these leaked videos.