Grand Theft Auto VI vs Dying Light 2 Stay Human

• Perspective: Third-Person (Likely with First-Person option)
• Setting: State of Leonida (Fictional Florida), including Vice City
• Expected Release (Consoles): 2026-05-26
• Online Mode: New iteration of GTA Online expected
• PC Release: Expected at a later date (Not at initial console launch)
• Platforms (Initial Launch): PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
• Protagonists: Dual Protagonists: Lucia and Jason
• Unique Feature: Return to Vice City in a modern setting, first female playable protagonist in a modern GTA, dual protagonist narrative, next-generation RAGE engine capabilities.

• Perspective: First-Person
• Multiplayer: Cooperative (4 players online for entire campaign)
• Setting: Villedor ('The City'), Post-Apocalyptic Europe, 20+ years after Harran Virus outbreak
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch (Cloud Version)
• Unique Feature: Advanced Parkour System, Day/Night Cycle Impacting Gameplay, Branching Narrative with Faction Choices, Melee-Focused Combat, Infection Management.

• Dual Protagonist Interaction: Lucia and Jason are partners. While players control one at a time (with likely switching mechanics), they will interact extensively, undertake missions together, and their relationship will be a core part of the narrative. This is not a companion in the traditional AI-controlled sense, but rather two intertwined playable characters.
  Human
• Mission-Specific Allies (Temporary): During certain missions or heists, Lucia and Jason will likely recruit or work alongside other AI-controlled characters with specific skills (e.g., hacker, gunman, driver), similar to heist crew members in GTA V. Their involvement would be scripted and temporary.
  Human

• Co-op Players (Online): Up to 3 other players can join the host's game in online co-op. They control their own Aiden characters with their respective progression. Teammates can revive each other, combine combat efforts, and assist in completing quests and exploring The City. Loot is generally instanced or shared fairly.
  Human (Other Players' Aidens)
• Story-Specific AI Companions (Temporary): During certain main story missions or side quests, key NPC characters will temporarily accompany Aiden, providing combat support and unique dialogue. They are AI-controlled and their presence is scripted for those specific mission segments. They are not persistent, commandable companions.
  Human (Key NPCs like Lawan, Hakon)

• Hidden Packages / Briefcases: Classic GTA collectible. Packages containing money, weapons, or lore, hidden throughout the vast map of Leonida.
• Unique Stunt Jumps: Designated ramps or locations for performing spectacular vehicle stunts, a staple in the GTA series.
• Lore-Building Items (e.g., Epsilon Tracts, Letters Scraps equivalent): Collectibles that piece together side stories, conspiracy theories, or provide background on the world and its inhabitants.
• Points of Interest / Landmarks: Discoverable locations, photo opportunities, or interactive landmarks that encourage exploration and may provide small rewards or achievements.
• Illegal Goods / Contraband (Mission-related or free-roam): Potentially related to criminal enterprises, finding and collecting stashes of drugs, weapons, or other illicit items for profit or missions.

• Inhibitors (GRE Crates): Found in GRE Quarantine Buildings, Military Convoys, Airdrops, and other high-risk locations. Essential for upgrading Aiden's maximum Health and Stamina, which in turn unlocks access to higher-tier Combat and Parkour skills.
• Mementos (Notes, Recordings, Dog Tags, Newspapers, etc.): Lore items scattered throughout Villedor that provide backstory about the world, The Fall, key characters, and the daily struggles of survivors. Found in buildings, safe zones, and quest locations.
• Graffiti Tags (Street Art): Collectible pieces of street art created by various artists in The City. Often found in hard-to-reach parkour locations, requiring skilled traversal to find and collect.
• Tapes (Music & Story): Audio tapes that can be played on Aiden's cassette player. Some are music tracks, while others contain story segments, interviews, or personal logs providing more lore.
• Blueprints: Recipes for crafting weapon mods, consumables (medkits, boosters), throwables, and arrows/bolts. Found in the world, as quest rewards, or purchased from Craftmasters.

• Crime
• Satire of Modern American Culture
• Ambition
• Loyalty
• Betrayal
• Dual Protagonist Narrative
• Heists
• Criminal Underworld
• Consequences

• Post-Apocalypse
• Zombie Outbreak
• Survival
• Moral Choices & Consequences
• Faction Warfare
• Parkour & Freedom of Movement
• Hope vs. Despair
• Humanity's Struggle
• Infection & Transformation
• Scavenging & Crafting

• Handguns: Firearm (Sidearm)
  A variety of pistols and revolvers, standard for personal defense and close-quarters combat. Expected to be highly customizable.
• Submachine Guns (SMGs): Firearm (Automatic)
  Compact automatic weapons suitable for drive-by shootings and medium-range engagements. High rate of fire.
• Shotguns: Firearm (Close Quarters)
  Devastating at close range, including pump-action and automatic variants. Essential for room clearing and heavy encounters.
• Assault Rifles: Firearm (Versatile Automatic)
  The workhorse firearms for many combat scenarios, offering a balance of range, power, and rate of fire. Extensive customization expected.
• Sniper Rifles: Firearm (Long Range)
  For taking out targets from a distance. Different models with varying scopes and power.
• Heavy Weapons: Firearm (High Impact)
  Including LMGs, grenade launchers, and rocket launchers (RPG) for dealing with vehicles and heavily armored targets.
• Melee Weapons: Hand-to-Hand Combat
  A range of melee options from fists, knives, baseball bats, to more exotic choices, with potentially improved melee combat mechanics.
• Throwables: Explosive/Tactical
  Grenades, Molotov cocktails, sticky bombs, tear gas, and other throwable items for area denial, damage, or tactical advantage.

• Melee Weapons (One-Handed & Two-Handed): Various (Axes, Maces, Swords, Machetes, Hammers, Knives, Pipes, Bats, Knuckledusters)
  The primary combat tools. Weapons have rarity tiers (Common to Artifact), durability, and can be enhanced with craftable mods (e.g., adding elemental damage like fire/shock, increasing impact, critical chance, or durability). Different weapon types have varying attack speeds, damage, and special properties (e.g., blunt weapons good against armor, slashing against unarmored).
• Bows & Crossbows: Ranged (Silent, Precision)
  Silent ranged weapons ideal for stealth and taking out enemies from a distance. Various arrow/bolt types can be crafted (standard, fire, shock, explosive, poison, UV). The PK Crossbow is a powerful late-game reward.
• Throwables: Tactical/Explosive/Utility
  Craftable items like Molotov Cocktails, DIY Grenades, UV Bars (temporary UV light source), Decoys (to distract infected), Mines, C4, Throwing Knives.
• Gear & Consumables (Boosters): Utility/Buffs
  Boosters provide temporary enhancements to combat, parkour, health regeneration, or resistances. Medkits are essential for healing. Craftable using herbs and other resources.
• UV Flashlight: Defensive Tool
  An essential tool, especially at night. Its UV light weakens and repels Volatiles and other light-sensitive infected, creating temporary safe opportunities. Can be upgraded for intensity and duration.
• Firearms (Limited): Ranged (Ballistic - Rare)
  While the game is primarily melee-focused due to ammo scarcity in The City, some limited firearms like makeshift pistols or shotguns (e.g., 'Boomstick') can be found or crafted, but ammo is extremely rare and they are generally less sustainable than melee or bows.

• Body Armor (Purchasable): Players will likely be able to purchase different levels of body armor (e.g., light, medium, heavy) to absorb damage from gunfire. This typically acts as a secondary health bar and is depleted before health.
• Clothing with Minor Protection (Speculative): Certain heavy clothing items (e.g., biker jackets, tactical vests as part of outfits) might offer very minor damage resistance or cosmetic armor appearance, though the primary protection comes from dedicated body armor pickups/purchases.

• Gear Pieces (Head, Chest, Gloves, Bracers, Pants, Shoes): Players equip six pieces of gear, each belonging to a specific class (Tank, Brawler, Medic, Ranger) that provides bonuses tailored to that playstyle (e.g., Tank gear offers more damage resistance, Brawler gear more melee damage). Gear has rarity tiers (Common to Artifact) and provides stats like armor, damage resistance, and specific perks (e.g., +% damage at night, reduced stamina cost for parkour). Gear can be found, bought, or earned as quest rewards.
• Cosmetic Outfits (Transmog): A transmogrification system allows players to change the appearance of their equipped gear to look like any other gear piece they have collected, without altering its stats. Many full cosmetic outfits are also available through events, DLC, or store purchases.

• Extensive Wardrobe Options: Players will be able to customize Lucia's and Jason's appearance with a vast array of clothing items including tops, bottoms, outerwear, footwear, headwear, and accessories. Clothing stores will be present throughout Leonida.
• Style Categories: Likely to include various styles reflecting the Vice City/Florida setting: beachwear, casual wear, formal attire, street style, tactical gear for heists, and more.
• Hair & Tattoos: Barbershops and tattoo parlors are expected to return, allowing for detailed customization of hairstyles, facial hair (for Jason), and body art for both protagonists.
• Outfits for Activities/Missions: Specific outfits may be required for certain missions or provide minor gameplay benefits (e.g., a uniform for infiltration), or simply allow players to role-play different scenarios.

• Gear Sets (Tank, Brawler, Medic, Ranger): Players equip six pieces of gear (Head, Torso, Gloves, Wrists, Legs, Feet). Each piece belongs to a class (Tank, Brawler, Medic, Ranger) providing specific gameplay bonuses (e.g., damage reduction, melee damage, healing effectiveness, ranged damage). Gear has visual variety based on its class, rarity, and faction origin (PK, Survivor, Renegade aesthetic). A transmog system allows players to change equipped gear's appearance to any owned style.
• Cosmetic Outfits & Skins: Full cosmetic outfits that change Aiden's entire appearance without affecting stats are available through game progression, events, DLC, or store purchases (e.g., Nightrunner outfit, Peacekeeper outfit, various themed bundles).
• Weapon Charms: Small cosmetic charms that can be attached to melee weapons for personalization.

Aiden has two main skill trees: Combat (unlocking new melee moves, weapon proficiency, and toughness) and Parkour (unlocking advanced traversal abilities like wall runs, slides, and improved jumps). Skill points are earned by performing combat actions and parkour maneuvers respectively. Inhibitors, found in GRE containers, are used to upgrade Health and Stamina, which also gate access to higher-tier skills. Crafting allows Aiden to create weapon mods, consumables (medkits, boosters), and throwable items using scavenged resources. Blueprints for crafting are found or earned.

GTA VI is expected to feature Rockstar's largest and most detailed open world to date, encompassing the diverse state of Leonida. Confirmed regions include Vice City (a reimagined Miami), alongside other areas like Grassrivers (potentially an Everglades-like area), Leonida Keys (Florida Keys analogue), Port Gellhorn (industrial/port area), Ambrosia, and Mount Kalaga. The map will feature urban sprawls, beaches, swamps, and rural countryside, offering a wide range of environments.

The City of Villedor is significantly larger than Harran from the first game, divided into two main districts: Old Villedor (a more classic European-style area with smaller buildings, easier for early parkour) and the Central Loop (a modern downtown area with skyscrapers, requiring advanced parkour tools like the grappling hook and paraglider). There are also surrounding areas, GRE Quarantines, and Dark Hollows. The map is dense with verticality, encouraging rooftop traversal.

• Cars (Sedans, Sports Cars, Muscle Cars, SUVs, Trucks, etc.): Land Vehicle (Wheeled)
  A vast array of civilian, commercial, and high-performance cars with extensive customization options for performance and aesthetics. Improved driving physics and vehicle deformation expected.
• Motorcycles (Cruisers, Sport Bikes, Dirt Bikes, Choppers): Land Vehicle (Two-Wheeled)
  Various types of motorcycles offering agile transportation and unique handling characteristics. Customizable.
• Aircraft (Planes, Helicopters, Jets): Air Vehicle
  A selection of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters for aerial travel, combat, and activities. May include private jets, seaplanes (given the Florida-like setting), and attack choppers.
• Boats (Speedboats, Yachts, Fishing Boats, Personal Watercraft): Water Vehicle
  Diverse watercraft suitable for navigating Leonida's extensive waterways, including Vice City's coastline, rivers, swamps (Grassrivers), and the Leonida Keys. Expect improved water physics.
• Commercial & Utility Vehicles: Land Vehicle (Specialized)
  Trucks, vans, buses, taxis, emergency service vehicles (police, fire, ambulance), and other specialized vehicles that populate the world and can be commandeered by the player.
• Recreational Vehicles: Land/Water Vehicle
  Likely to include vehicles for leisure activities such as ATVs, off-road buggies, bicycles, and potentially items like jet skis.

• Paraglider: Personal Traversal Gear (Aerial)
  An essential tool unlocked progression, allowing Aiden to glide from high places, cover large distances quickly, and navigate the verticality of the Central Loop. Can be upgraded for better maneuverability and features like a UV light attachment.
• Grappling Hook: Personal Traversal Gear (Utility)
  A versatile tool used to swing across gaps, pull Aiden towards anchor points, and aid in climbing. It functions more like a physics-based swing rather than a point-and-zip line in some games. Upgradable for range and functionality.
• Traversal on Foot (Parkour): Player Locomotion
  The primary mode of movement. Dying Light 2 features an advanced and fluid parkour system, allowing Aiden to run, jump, climb, slide, wall-run, and use various environmental elements to navigate The City's rooftops and streets with agility.

• Infected Humans (Various Stages & Types - Virals, Biters, Goons, Demolishers, Volatiles, etc.): Homo sapiens infectus (Harran Virus)
  Primary Antagonistic Force, Ranging from common fodder to elite/boss-level threats.
• Dogs (Feral/Infected - Howlers): Canis familiaris (Infected)
  Hostile, Howlers alert other infected to Aiden's presence.
• Rats & Crows: Rodentia / Corvidae
  Ambient wildlife, can sometimes indicate nearby loot or danger, generally non-hostile but can be startled.
• Deer (Mentioned/Implied in hunting for resources, but not live interactive animals typically): Cervidae
  Primarily a source for crafting resources (leather, bones) through looting or specific contexts rather than live hunting encounters in the city.

• Lucia: Protagonist
  One of the two main playable characters. She is depicted as a Latina woman and is the first female lead protagonist in a modern Grand Theft Auto title. Trailer 1 shows her in a prison setting at one point, suggesting a complex backstory involving the criminal justice system. Forms a partnership with Jason.
• Jason: Protagonist
  The second main playable character, partnering with Lucia. His background is less detailed from initial trailers, but he is central to the dual-protagonist narrative and their criminal activities.
• Supporting Criminal Figures (e.g., Boobie Ike, Dre'Quan Priest, Real Dimez, Cal Hampton, Raul Bautista): Supporting Characters / Mission Givers / Antagonists
  A diverse cast of characters populating the criminal underworld and wider society of Leonida. Some names confirmed from official sources suggest involvement in various illicit activities like strip clubs, recording studios (potentially fronts), and street-level crime. They will likely offer missions, act as allies, or become rivals.
• Law Enforcement: Antagonistic Force
  Police officers, SWAT teams, and potentially other government agencies that will react to the protagonists' criminal actions. Expected to have improved AI and tactics compared to previous GTA titles.
• Rival Gangs / Criminal Organizations: Antagonists / Factions
  Various criminal factions operating in Leonida, which Lucia and Jason will likely interact with, either as allies, rivals, or targets.

• Aiden Caldwell: Protagonist (Pilgrim)
  An infected survivor with exceptional parkour and combat abilities. He travels to The City searching for his sister, Mia, from whom he was separated during GRE experiments as a child. Aiden is resourceful, determined, and his choices shape the fate of Villedor.
• Lawan: Ally / Potential Romantic Interest
  A strong, independent, and cynical survivor in The City, driven by a desire for revenge against Colonel Waltz. She becomes a crucial ally to Aiden and is skilled in combat and parkour. Voiced and motion-captured by Rosario Dawson.
• Hakon: Ally / Nightrunner
  An experienced Nightrunner who helps Aiden navigate The City early in his journey. He is knowledgeable about survival and the city's factions but has his own hidden agenda and complex allegiances.
• Colonel Lucas Waltz: Main Antagonist (Former GRE Scientist / Renegade Leader)
  A brilliant but ruthless scientist formerly with the GRE, now the leader of the Renegades. He is obsessed with finding a cure for his own condition and is connected to Aiden and Mia's past experiments. He possesses superhuman abilities due to self-experimentation.
• Frank Marwey: Supporting Character / Former Nightrunner Leader
  The former leader of the Nightrunners, now a disillusioned and alcoholic owner of the Fish Eye Canteen. He possesses valuable information and contacts within The City.
• Major Jack Matt: Faction Leader (Peacekeepers)
  The stern and militaristic commander of the Peacekeepers in the Central Loop. He seeks to impose order and security through strict control and military might.
• Sophie: Faction Figure (Survivors - Old Villedor)
  A key figure among the Survivors in the Bazaar in Old Villedor, trying to protect her community. Her brother, Barney, often causes trouble.
• Carl: Faction Figure (Survivors - Central Loop)
  One of the leaders of the Survivors faction operating from the PK Floating Fortress in the Central Loop, advocating for a more communal and less authoritarian approach.
• Various other supporting characters: Quest Givers, Faction Members, Survivors
  Numerous other characters populate The City, offering quests, information, and representing the diverse struggles of those living in the post-apocalypse.

• Dual Protagonist Story Campaign
  A series of narrative-driven missions following Lucia and Jason's journey through the criminal underworld of Leonida. Objectives will likely involve heists, robberies, dealing with rival factions, evading law enforcement, and unfolding a central conspiracy or personal vendetta. Missions may offer different approaches or be specific to one protagonist's skills.
• Heists (Major Robberies)
  Complex, multi-stage missions involving planning, crew recruitment (potentially), and execution of large-scale robberies targeting banks, armored transports, high-value locations, or other lucrative targets. These are a hallmark of the GTA series.
• Side Missions & Activities
  A wide variety of optional missions and activities scattered throughout Leonida, such as street races, managing criminal enterprises (speculative), helping eccentric characters, bounty hunting, and engaging in recreational activities (e.g., sports, mini-games).
• GTA Online Missions & Modes (Future)
  The next iteration of GTA Online will feature its own set of cooperative missions, competitive game modes, heists, business management, races, and other player-driven activities within the shared open world of Leonida.

• Main Story Quests (Aiden's Search for Mia)
  A series of narrative-driven missions that follow Aiden Caldwell's journey to find his sister Mia, unravel his past with the GRE experiments, and navigate the faction conflicts within Villedor. These missions involve critical choices that shape the city and its inhabitants.
• Side Quests (Citizen Requests & Stories)
  Numerous optional quests given by various NPCs throughout The City. These offer diverse scenarios, from helping survivors with personal problems and investigating mysteries to undertaking dangerous tasks for factions or individuals. They provide XP, rewards, and further insight into the world.
• Facility Assignment Missions (Water Towers & Electrical Stations)
  Key missions where Aiden must secure and assign control of vital city infrastructure (Water Towers, Electrical Stations) to either the Peacekeepers or the Survivors. This choice permanently alters the zone, adding faction-specific parkour aids (e.g., PK traps, Survivor ziplines/airbags) and changing NPC presence.
• GRE Anomaly Fights (Revenants)
  Night-time boss encounters against powerful, unique infected called Revenants found at specific GRE Anomaly sites. Defeating them rewards Combat XP, valuable loot, and often Inhibitors.
• GRE Quarantine Buildings & Dark Hollows
  Daytime-infested or night-time high-risk indoor locations that contain valuable loot, crafting materials, and Inhibitors. GRE Quarantines are multi-level challenges, while Dark Hollows are smaller but often guarded by Volatiles at night.
• Windmills & Metro Stations (Safe Zone Activation)
  Activate windmills by completing parkour challenges to power them up, creating new Survivor safe zones. Clear out infected and restore power to Metro Stations to unlock them as fast travel points and larger safe zones.
• Airdrops & Military Convoys
  Locate and loot valuable supplies from GRE airdrops (often on rooftops or in dangerous areas) and abandoned military convoys. These contain high-tier gear, crafting parts, and Inhibitors.
• Parkour Challenges & Combat Challenges
  Timed challenges that test Aiden's parkour skills (reaching checkpoints within a time limit) or combat abilities (defeating waves of enemies). Award medals and XP based on performance.
• Story DLC Missions (e.g., 'Bloody Ties')
  Self-contained narrative expansions with new storylines, characters, locations, and rewards. 'Bloody Ties' focuses on a brutal arena tournament.

Features a 4-player online cooperative mode, allowing players to experience the entire main story campaign and most side activities together. Players can join a host's game, and progression is largely tied to the host, though players retain their character progression and inventory. Co-op enhances combat and exploration with team tactics.

Available in Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate Editions. Deluxe Edition included digital artbook, soundtrack, exclusive weapon charms, wallpapers, comic, and the first story DLC ('Bloody Ties'). Ultimate Edition included all Deluxe content, plus the second story DLC (yet to be released as of mid-2024), 2h Night XP Boost, crafting items, and two more outfit/weapon skin packs. A Collector's Edition with physical items was also available.

Techland has committed to 5+ years of post-launch support. The first story DLC, 'Bloody Ties' (arena combat themed), has been released. A second major story DLC is planned. Numerous free updates have added new content, features (like transmog, new parkour challenges, graphics options), seasonal events, and cosmetic packs (Chapter Agents, skin bundles).

• Q: When will Grand Theft Auto VI be released?
  A: Rockstar Games has officially announced that Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on May 26, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
• Q: Will GTA VI be available on PC at launch?
  A: No, Rockstar Games has indicated that the PC version of GTA VI will be released at a later date, following the console launch. A specific PC release window has not yet been announced.
• Q: Who are the main characters in GTA VI?
  A: GTA VI will feature two protagonists: Lucia, a Latina woman, and her male partner, Jason. Their story is reportedly inspired by criminal couples like Bonnie and Clyde.
• Q: Where is GTA VI set?
  A: The game is set in the fictional state of Leonida, which is Rockstar's version of Florida, and will prominently feature a return to Vice City, a reimagined version of Miami.
• Q: What new gameplay features are expected in GTA VI?
  A: While full details are pending, GTA VI is expected to feature a dual protagonist system, the largest and most detailed open world in the series, advanced AI for NPCs and law enforcement, improved physics (including water simulation and vehicle deformation), and potentially enhanced stealth and melee mechanics, all powered by a new version of the RAGE engine.
• Q: Will GTA VI have an online mode?
  A: Yes, a new iteration of Grand Theft Auto Online is expected to accompany GTA VI, offering a vast multiplayer experience within the new Leonida map.
• Q: How much will GTA VI cost?
  A: Official pricing has not been fully detailed for all regions and editions (as of May 2025). However, it is expected to be priced as a premium AAA title, likely around $69.99 USD for the standard edition, with more expensive special/collector's editions.

• Q: Is Dying Light 2 a direct sequel to the first Dying Light?
  A: Yes, Dying Light 2 Stay Human is set approximately 20 years after the events of the original Dying Light and its 'The Following' expansion. While it features a new protagonist (Aiden) and setting (The City of Villedor), it exists in the same universe and references past events and characters like Spike.
• Q: How important are choices in Dying Light 2?
  A: Choices are a significant gameplay mechanic. Aiden's decisions during main quests and some side quests can have major consequences, affecting faction control over city districts (which changes the environment with faction-specific parkour tools or traps), the fate of characters, and the overall narrative outcome. The game features multiple ending variations.
• Q: What is the Day/Night cycle like?
  A: The Day/Night cycle is a core feature. Daytime is generally safer for exploration and completing objectives, with fewer aggressive infected. Night-time is extremely dangerous, with more powerful infected like Volatiles roaming the streets. However, night offers increased XP gain and access to specific locations (like Dark Hollows and Forsaken Stores) that contain valuable loot but are heavily infested during the day.
• Q: How does the infection mechanic work for Aiden?
  A: Aiden is infected with the Harran Virus. He wears a biomarker that tracks his immunity levels. When in darkness or away from UV light sources for too long, his immunity drops, and if it reaches zero, he will turn into a Viral. Players must manage this by using UV lamps, UV shrooms, inhibitors, or returning to safe zones before turning.
• Q: Are there firearms in Dying Light 2?
  A: The base game is heavily focused on melee combat and bows due to a story premise that firearms and ammunition became extremely scarce after The Fall. While some makeshift firearms like the 'Boomstick' (a craftable shotgun) exist, and more traditional firearms were added in later updates (like the 'Firearms Update' in early 2024), melee remains the primary combat style.

Powered by a new version of the Rockstar Advanced Game Engine (RAGE), GTA VI aims for a new benchmark in visual fidelity for open-world games. Features expected include significantly improved graphics, realistic lighting, advanced weather systems, real-time water physics, more detailed character models and animations, increased NPC density and AI sophistication, and enhanced environmental detail and destructibility. Ray tracing support is highly anticipated on consoles and PC.

Powered by Techland's C-Engine, the game showcases a detailed and dilapidated urban environment. It features advanced lighting, dense geometry, volumetric fog, and detailed character/infected models. Ray tracing options (Global Illumination, Shadows, Reflections, Ambient Occlusion) are available on PC and current-gen consoles, significantly enhancing visual fidelity but also being very demanding.

A diverse range of licensed music across multiple radio stations, reflecting the cultural melting pot of Vice City/Leonida and contemporary sounds. Original score for missions and dynamic moments. High-fidelity sound design for vehicles, weapons, and environmental ambience, taking advantage of new engine capabilities.

Original score composed by Olivier Deriviere, featuring a dynamic system that adapts the music to gameplay intensity and player actions (e.g., during parkour sequences or intense combat). Sound design emphasizes visceral melee impacts, distinct infected vocalizations, and the atmospheric tension of night-time exploration. The Biomarker's ticking sound adds to the infection mechanic's urgency.

Expected to be a refined version of GTA V's UI, with a modern aesthetic, intuitive weapon/item selection wheel, GPS navigation, and seamless integration of smartphone functionalities. Enhanced for current-gen consoles with potentially faster menu navigation.

First-person HUD displaying health, stamina, infection timer (biomarker), equipped weapon/tool, and objective markers. A compass aids navigation. Crafting and inventory menus are accessible. Skill trees are visually represented. The day-night cycle and infection status are prominent UI elements.

Offers a range of accessibility options: customizable controls (key remapping on PC), subtitle customization (size, background, speaker names), colorblind modes, options to change QTEs from taps to holds, aim assist, adjustable FOV (PC), motion blur toggle, head bob toggle, and various audio/visual cues.

• Official PC system requirements for 'Grand Theft Auto VI' have NOT been released by Rockstar Games. The PC version is expected to release AFTER the console versions (PS5, Xbox Series X/S - May 26, 2026). The following specifications are **speculative/expected** based on industry analysis, rumored engine capabilities (RAGE 9), and the demanding nature of previous Rockstar titles. These are subject to change significantly upon official announcement. An NVMe SSD will almost certainly be required for the PC version.
• Laptop Performance Note: When official PC requirements are released, playing GTA VI on a laptop will demand a very high-end gaming laptop from the latest generations. Laptop GPUs and CPUs perform differently than their desktop counterparts due to power (TGP) and thermal constraints. **The estimations below are highly speculative and for a future PC release.** Users should always consult specific laptop model reviews and official game requirements once available.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P Impact: Total Graphics Power (TGP) will be paramount. High TGP variants of any mobile GPU will be essential for playable framerates.
• Laptop Consideration: Advanced Cooling Thermals: Exceptional cooling solutions (vapor chambers, liquid metal, multiple high-CFM fans) will be necessary to prevent severe thermal throttling in such a demanding title.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Performance Sustain: A flagship mobile CPU (e.g., future Intel Core i9 HX or AMD Ryzen 9 HX series) capable of sustained high performance will be required to avoid bottlenecks.
• Laptop Consideration: R A M Configuration Speed: 32GB of fast DDR5 RAM (or newer standards by release) in dual-channel will likely be the recommended minimum for a smooth experience on PC, and thus for high-end laptops.
• Laptop Consideration: Display Panel G P U Pairing: Matching a high-resolution (1440p+) and high-refresh-rate (120Hz+) laptop display with a top-tier mobile GPU will be key, with reliance on upscaling technologies.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch N V I D I A Advanced Optimus: Essential for maximizing performance from the dedicated GPU.
• Laptop Consideration: Driver Updates O S Optimization: Crucial for any demanding PC title, especially on laptops.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Support for latest versions of NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS is expected and will be crucial for achieving playable framerates at higher resolutions and settings on PC, especially laptops.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Resolution, Texture Quality, Draw Distance, Population Density, Shadow Quality, Water Physics, Ray Tracing (if implemented) will heavily impact performance.
• Game Name: Grand Theft Auto VI

• Official system requirements from Techland. Performance can vary significantly depending on specific hardware, settings, areas in-game (especially dense city areas), and background applications. An SSD is strongly recommended.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs may work if their performance is comparable, but TGP (Total Graphics Power) and cooling are extremely critical. **Dying Light 2 is a demanding title, especially with ray tracing enabled. High-end laptop hardware is necessary for higher settings and resolutions.**
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP is crucial for performance.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Excellent cooling is essential to prevent severe thermal throttling.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Laptops with sustained high CPU power limits will perform better.
• Laptop Consideration: R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM benefits performance.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended for optimal framerates.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR (1.0 and 2.0), and Intel XeSS.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing Quality (Global Illumination, Shadows, Reflections, Ambient Occlusion), Shadow Quality, Contact Shadows, Fog Quality, Particle Quality, and Texture Quality heavily impact performance. Using upscaling is highly recommended for higher settings/resolutions, especially with ray tracing.
• Game Name: Dying Light 2 Stay Human

• Upscaling Tech: Support for latest versions of NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS is expected and will be crucial for achieving playable framerates at higher resolutions and settings on PC, especially laptops.
• Key Settings Impact: Resolution, Texture Quality, Draw Distance, Population Density, Shadow Quality, Water Physics, Ray Tracing (if implemented) will heavily impact performance.

• Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR (1.0 and 2.0), and Intel XeSS.
• Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing Quality (Global Illumination, Shadows, Reflections, Ambient Occlusion), Shadow Quality, Contact Shadows, Fog Quality, Particle Quality, and Texture Quality heavily impact performance. Using upscaling is highly recommended for higher settings/resolutions, especially with ray tracing.

• G P U T G P Impact: Total Graphics Power (TGP) will be paramount. High TGP variants of any mobile GPU will be essential for playable framerates.
• Advanced Cooling Thermals: Exceptional cooling solutions (vapor chambers, liquid metal, multiple high-CFM fans) will be necessary to prevent severe thermal throttling in such a demanding title.
• C P U Performance Sustain: A flagship mobile CPU (e.g., future Intel Core i9 HX or AMD Ryzen 9 HX series) capable of sustained high performance will be required to avoid bottlenecks.
• R A M Configuration Speed: 32GB of fast DDR5 RAM (or newer standards by release) in dual-channel will likely be the recommended minimum for a smooth experience on PC, and thus for high-end laptops.
• Display Panel G P U Pairing: Matching a high-resolution (1440p+) and high-refresh-rate (120Hz+) laptop display with a top-tier mobile GPU will be key, with reliance on upscaling technologies.
• M U X Switch N V I D I A Advanced Optimus: Essential for maximizing performance from the dedicated GPU.
• Driver Updates O S Optimization: Crucial for any demanding PC title, especially on laptops.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP is crucial for performance.
• Cooling Thermals: Excellent cooling is essential to prevent severe thermal throttling.
• C P U Power Limits: Laptops with sustained high CPU power limits will perform better.
• R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM benefits performance.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended for optimal framerates.