GTA 6: 10 Underrated Details Never Seen in Any GTA Game Before

Grand Theft Auto 6 is the most anticipated game of the decade, and the recent Extended Look showed us some of the game’s biggest features. We got the chance to see the return of Vice City and the two protagonists, Jason and Lucia. However, some of the most interesting features in the game are easy to miss.

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Rockstar Games has added several new features that we’ve never had before in Grand Theft Auto. Here are 10 underrated GTA 6 details that have never appeared in a mainline GTA game before.

1 Cars Have Functional Turn Signals

GTA 6’s vehicles aren’t just getting more detailed models. Their turn signals actually work, adding another small layer of realism to driving.

The extended look shows cars using functioning indicators, while roadside signage even reminds Leonida drivers that turn signals are required. Previous GTA games have featured plenty of realistic-looking vehicles, but this level of functional exterior detail has not been showcased before.

2 Clothing Responds to What Characters Are Doing

Rockstar has clearly put considerable effort into GTA 6’s clothing physics. Jason’s shirts and jeans visibly move and bunch as he walks, drives, and moves around the environment.

Lucia’s clothes also react naturally to her movements. These aren’t simply static character textures; the clothing has physical behavior that helps characters appear more grounded.

The effect is subtle, but because players spend so much time looking at Jason and Lucia, it will make the entire game feel considerably more natural.

3 Characters Show Visible Sweat

Sweat is another detail that is easy to overlook. During the extended look, characters can visibly glisten, particularly in hot and crowded environments.

This is particularly appropriate for GTA 6’s Florida-inspired setting, where heat and humidity are an important part of the atmosphere. The effect also makes characters appear more physically connected to their surroundings rather than looking identical regardless of what they have been doing.

4 Hair Moves With Character Movement

Hair is another surprisingly detailed part of GTA 6’s characters.

The extended footage shows Lucia’s hair and smaller strands moving naturally as she travels through the world. Jason’s beard and body hair are also rendered with considerably more detail than previous GTA protagonists.

One particularly subtle example occurs while driving, when Lucia’s hair shifts as the car turns. It is the kind of animation that most players may never consciously notice, but it contributes to the overall impression that the characters exist physically within the world.

5 NPCs Can React More Directly to Your Crimes

One of GTA 6’s biggest changes isn’t necessarily how criminals behave, but how ordinary civilians respond when they witness them.

During the extended look, a civilian attempts to grab Lucia’s weapon during a robbery. This suggests that NPCs aren’t always going to stand around passively while crimes unfold.

The game’s wanted interface also tracks information that the police have obtained about the player, including descriptions, clothing, vehicles, surveillance, and whether suspects were seen together.

6 Robbery Getaways Can Depend on What Police Know About You

GTA 6’s wanted system contains an understated but important change: police information is represented through additional icons beneath the wanted stars.

The extended look shows indicators relating to things such as the player’s appearance, vehicle and whether they have been spotted on CCTV. Changing vehicles can cause certain information to disappear, while wearing a mask can prevent some identifying information from being established.

It even shows the traditional six-star wanted level returning after GTA V reduced the maximum to five.

7 Weapons Can Highlight Different Ways to Disable Enemies

GTA 6’s shooting system includes another small but distinctive feature during the extended look.

Jason’s focus ability can highlight specific areas of an enemy’s body. Red indicators identify lethal targets, while yellow markers can identify areas associated with disarming an opponent.

This gives combat more information than simply pointing a crosshair at an enemy. It also suggests that Rockstar is putting greater emphasis on precisely how players approach individual encounters.

8 Reload Animations Change When Characters Are Carrying Something

One of the best examples of Rockstar’s attention to animation appears during a robbery.

Lucia reloads a shotgun with one hand while carrying a large bag with the other. Instead of forcing her to drop the bag or use a standard two-handed reload animation, the game shows her adapting the action to the situation.

It is a tiny detail, but it demonstrates how GTA 6‘s animations can respond to what a character is physically carrying.

That same philosophy can be seen elsewhere, with characters using different animations depending on what they are doing and holding.

9 Real-Time Reflections Appear in Vehicle and Character Surfaces

GTA 6’s reflections are another feature that can easily disappear into the overall visual presentation.

The extended look shows detailed reflections on surfaces such as sunglasses and vehicles. According to the technical analysis referenced in the supplied coverage, Rockstar is using ray-tracing technology to produce dynamic reflections rather than relying solely on pre-rendered imagery.

This means reflections can change depending on the player’s position and surroundings.

10 Animals Form a Much More Detailed Living World

GTA has had animals before, but GTA 6’s wildlife looks much more lush.

The extended look had dolphins, alligators, turtles, sharks, flamingos, eels, and other animals. Underwater areas are also filled with visible wildlife, making the ocean and waterways feel like actual environments. The Scuba diving clip even shows an oxygen meter with different forms of marine life.

None of these features are going to be a main focus. But together, they show how Rockstar will truly make the game come alive. What are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments!