Early Footage Surfaces From Former Rockstar Employee
Newly surfaced footage from a former Rockstar employee’s demo reel has given fans an unexpected look at some early in-development gameplay for Grand Theft Auto 6. Even with the long road leading to its planned November 19, 2026 release, anticipation for the game remains at an all-time high. With more than a decade passed since GTA 5 launched, every new glimpse—official or otherwise—continues to fuel community excitement.
The leaked reel includes animations and prototype gameplay from several Rockstar projects, but the standout clips focus on GTA 6. One sequence shows a generic player character interacting with what appears to be a bicycle rental station, suggesting the return of mechanics first introduced in GTA 5. Another clip shows Lucia, one of GTA 6’s protagonists, performing a smooth animation as she jumps from the roof of a truck to the ground.
New Hints at Vehicle and Traversal Improvements
Among the most notable discoveries is a brief animation suggesting that players may be able to ride in the bed of pickup trucks. The animation shows Lucia moving naturally from a truck’s roof to the ground, and another snippet implies Rockstar may be implementing new systems that allow multiple players or NPCs to occupy truck beds—potentially reshaping how group travel works in both single-player and online modes.
The bicycle rental system appears to be expanded as well. The character interacts with a full kiosk setup, hinting that GTA 6 may lean more heavily into environmental interactivity and small-scale transportation options across Vice City.
A Bigger, More Interactive Vice City
GTA 6 is expected to be a major evolution for the franchise, especially as it brings players back to a modern reimagining of Vice City. Rumors and early insights continue to point toward:
- More explorable interiors than any previous GTA
- Expanded mini-games and activities, including hunting and scuba diving
- A revamped cover system influenced by Red Dead Redemption 2
- Deeper environmental interactivity across the open world
These systems, if implemented as expected, could signal the most ambitious leap forward the franchise has ever taken.
Growing Hype Despite Delays
Even in the face of multiple delays—including its most recent shift to the November 2026 window—GTA 6 remains the industry’s most anticipated upcoming title. The Game Awards nominated it for Most Anticipated Game for the second year in a row, further demonstrating the massive interest surrounding Rockstar’s next major release.
While fans continue to wait for an official gameplay showcase, early internal footage like this only elevates the anticipation. And with leaks beginning to surface more frequently, it may not be long before Rockstar releases more formal updates on the state of development.
