With excitement surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6 reaching new heights, fans have begun dissecting every frame of promotional material in search of clues about gameplay mechanics. One hot topic among the community is whether the game might finally introduce one-handed shooting — a feature that was teased in early trailers for GTA 5 but never made it into the final game.
A Feature Left Behind in GTA 5
A Redditor named Kamil210s sparked renewed interest in this idea after posting a side-by-side comparison of GTA 5 and GTA 6 trailer screenshots. In both images, characters are seen holding pistols with a single hand. According to the post, GTA 5’s Michael was shown firing one-handed in a teaser trailer, though the actual game never implemented such a stance. This has led to speculation that Rockstar might be reviving the idea for GTA 6.
Some fans believe the move could be tied to Rockstar’s use of mechanics from Red Dead Redemption 2. Notably, RDR2 includes a one-handed shooting stance and features a dynamic weapon wheel — something that leakers say is also planned for GTA 6. If these elements carry over, it’s reasonable to think one-handed shooting could be part of the new arsenal.
The Community Remains Divided
Despite the theory gaining traction, not everyone is convinced. Some point to Jason — one of GTA 6’s protagonists — and his rumored military background. These fans argue that trained soldiers typically shoot with both hands, so a one-handed stance may not align with his character. Others cite leaked footage showing the game’s other protagonist, Lucia, firing with two hands, suggesting the feature might not be standard gameplay after all.
Of course, it’s important to remember that leaked builds are usually from early development phases and do not always represent the final product. Rockstar has not confirmed any details about specific shooting mechanics, so speculation remains just that.
Rockstar’s Aim to Deliver a Groundbreaking Title
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick previously stated that Rockstar wants GTA 6 to be “the best thing anyone’s ever seen,” hinting that fan-demanded features could play a larger role in the final version. Whether that includes one-handed shooting remains to be seen, but the community’s close inspection of trailers shows just how eager players are for something fresh and refined.
Until Rockstar provides more official gameplay reveals, fans can only continue to speculate based on trailers, leaks, and wishful thinking. But if Rockstar is indeed drawing from past unused concepts, one-handed shooting could finally make its long-awaited debut in Grand Theft Auto 6.
