Rockstar finally blessed the internet with some “leaked” Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay footage (allegedly from an older build, because of course it is), and the details are exactly as groundbreaking as you’d expect from a $100+ next-gen experience that might one day run at a whole 60 frames per second.

The “Revolutionary” Leaks, Summarized

  • Performance: The game is *potentially* running at 60FPS. Not confirmed. Not locked. Just… potentially. In 2026. On hardware that can already do 4K 120Hz elsewhere. Revolutionary.
  • Map: Five whole counties have apparently leaked. One of them is called Goose Key. Jason is spotted driving a Vapid ‘70 Ganado around the Keys like a man who just discovered the accelerator exists.
  • Jason’s Chill Life: Our boy is playing basketball at his safehouse. Ball physics and movement look suspiciously like Red Dead Redemption 2. Falling physics? Also RDR2. Movement in general? RDR2 with a Miami tan.
  • Currency Flex: Two types of money are visible. And for the first time in GTA history, the cash counter uses commas ($1,643). Truly the innovation we demanded.
  • UI Minimalism: Almost no HUD. Still no radar. Perfect for when you’re trying to find out if that delivery van driver is about to beat you with a wrench (spoiler: he is).
  • Wanted Levels: A full six-star wanted level is back. Because five stars was apparently too peaceful.
  • NPC Drama: Jason hits a delivery van. Worker jumps out and attacks with a wrench. Jason beats him down. A devil icon appears. RDR2 honor system confirmed? Or just Rockstar’s way of saying “you’re going to hell for this microtransaction”?
  • Combat Glow-Up: Fighting animations look improved. Shooting now requires lining up overlapping rings in a tutorial before you can fire. Accuracy simulator meets Quick Time Event.
  • Soundtrack: “Impact” by SG Lewis plays on the radio. At least the music still hits.
  • Build Status: Older build, rough UI, rough driving physics. The leak itself was supposedly a protest because Rockstar won’t put the game on a physical disc.

The Real GTA 6 Experience We’re Heading Toward

You’ll pay $100 (minimum) for the privilege of buying different hairstyles as DLC. Physical games? Dead. Murdered. Buried under a mountain of digital licenses that can vanish when the servers do. Want to see the next trailer? Better have an active Netflix subscription, because trailers are now exclusive streaming content, you peasant.

And the biggest flex of all? It *potentially* runs at 60FPS.

Rockstar isn’t making a game anymore. They’re making a lifestyle subscription with occasional carjacking. The leak was supposed to be a protest over no physical disc. Cute. By the time GTA 6 actually launches, the disc will be a myth, the 60FPS will still be “potential,” and the only thing running at full speed will be the Shark Card equivalent for new haircuts.

Welcome to Vice City 2.0: now with more commas in your money counter and fewer reasons to own the game forever.