Grand Theft Auto VI vs Watch Dogs: Legion

• 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: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: Watch Dogs: Legion Online (Co-op Missions, Tactical Ops, PvP Modes, Free Roam)
• Setting: Near-Future Dystopian London, UK
• Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia, Amazon Luna
• Unique Feature: 'Play As Anyone' System (Recruit any NPC), Detailed London Recreation, Diverse Operative Skills & Gadgets, Hacking Integrated into all Gameplay Pillars.

• 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

• DedSec Operatives (Player Controlled): The core gameplay revolves around switching between recruited DedSec operatives. While not AI companions in the traditional sense, the player effectively has a team. In online co-op, other players' operatives act as companions.
  Human (Various)
• Spider-Bot (Infiltrator/Combat): A deployable gadget that can be remotely controlled to infiltrate areas, perform stealth takedowns, hack terminals, and (if upgraded to combat variant) engage enemies. Essential for reconnaissance and accessing small vents.
  Robot (Small Drone)
• Drones (CT-Drone, Cargo Drone, News Drone, Riot Drone - Hackable/Summonable): Various drones populate London. DedSec can hack them to use for surveillance, distraction, or combat (e.g., turning an Albion CT-Drone against its owners). Certain operatives (like Construction Worker) can summon specific drones (Cargo Drone for riding/transport).
  Robot (Aerial Drone)
• Bagley (AI): Serves as DedSec's mission handler and tech support, providing intel, sarcastic commentary, and coordinating operations. Not a physical companion but a constant presence via comms.
  Artificial Intelligence

• 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.

• Tech Points: Found throughout London in restricted areas, on rooftops, or as mission rewards. Used to upgrade DedSec's universal tech gadgets (e.g., Spider-Bot abilities, AR Cloak duration) and hacking skills.
• Audio Logs & Text Files (Data): Found on computers, phones, and data pads across the city. Provide lore about the world, characters, factions (Albion, Clan Kelley, DedSec, Zero-Day), and insight into the dystopian state of London.
• Masks: Hidden in distinctive parcel boxes throughout London, often requiring parkour or puzzle-solving to reach. Unlocks cosmetic masks for operatives to wear.
• ETO Caches (In-game Currency): Small stashes of ETO (the in-game currency) hidden in various locations, often in safes or less accessible areas.
• Relics (Drink, Darts, Paste-Up locations for Borough Uprising): Activities required to complete borough uprisings, such as playing darts in a pub, drinking at a specific bar, or putting up DedSec propaganda posters. Not traditional collectibles but contribute to area liberation.

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

• Dystopian Future
• Surveillance State
• Resistance & Rebellion
• Hacking & Cyber Warfare
• Artificial Intelligence
• Authoritarianism
• Social Commentary
• Individuality vs. Conformity
• The Power of the People
• Near-Future London

• 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.

• Lethal Firearms (Pistols, SMGs, Assault Rifles, Shotguns, LMGs, Grenade Launchers): Conventional Ballistic & Explosive
  A wide variety of standard firearms. Each operative class or specific recruit might have a preference or unique access to certain types (e.g., Spies get silenced pistols, Hitmen get Desert Eagles). Some weapons are DedSec issue, others are Albion or Clan Kelley specific.
• Non-Lethal Weapons (Shock Weapons): Stun/Disruptive
  Weapons designed to incapacitate rather than kill, such as shock pistols, shock shotguns, and shock SMGs. Useful for players wanting a less lethal playthrough or for recruiting operatives who might be injured by lethal force.
• DedSec Unique Weapons (e.g., LTL 68P DedSec SMG, DedSec Grenade Launcher): Faction Specific
  Special DedSec-themed versions of weapons, often with non-lethal variants or unique properties, unlocked through tech upgrades or as operative perks.
• Melee Weapons (Batons, Wrenches, Fists): Close Quarters Combat
  Operatives can engage in melee combat. Some operatives are more proficient or have unique melee weapons/takedowns (e.g., Bare Knuckle Fighter, Construction Worker with Sledgehammer/Wrench).
• Gadgets (Spider-Bot, AR Cloak, Electro-Fist, Missile Drone, etc.): Tactical/Hacking/Utility
  A wide array of deployable gadgets unlocked via Tech Points. These include various types of Spider-Bots (Infiltrator, Combat), an augmented reality cloak for temporary invisibility, shock traps, electro-fist for powerful melee, and more. Operatives can equip two gadgets.
• Operative-Specific Weapons/Abilities (e.g., Spy Watch, Nail Gun, Berserker's Shockwave): Unique Character Perk
  Many operative archetypes come with unique inherent weapons or special abilities that cannot be unequipped or changed (e.g., Spy's silenced pistol & car, Construction Worker's nail gun, Anarchist's smoke grenade).

• 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.

• Operative Traits (e.g., 'Tough Drunk', 'Physically Fit'): Individual operatives may possess traits that grant them inherent damage resistance or increased health (e.g., 'Tough Drunk' takes less damage while intoxicated, 'Physically Fit' might have more health). This is not traditional armor but contributes to survivability.
• Gadgets (e.g., Riot Shield Drone - Hypothetical/Similar to existing tech): While no direct wearable armor is equipped, certain gadgets or operative abilities might provide temporary defensive bonuses or shields (e.g., a construction worker's cargo drone could be used as cover, or a specialized drone might project a temporary shield).
• Clothing (Cosmetic): Clothing choices are primarily cosmetic and do not offer direct armor or damage reduction values. Operatives might appear more 'armored' based on their profession (e.g., an Albion soldier recruit), but this is visual.

• 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.

• Tops, Bottoms, Outerwear, Headwear, Eyewear, Masks, Gloves, Footwear: Extensive clothing customization for each operative. Players can purchase a wide variety of items from numerous clothing shops scattered around London, reflecting diverse London street styles, subcultures, and professional attire. Items include jackets, hoodies, t-shirts, trousers, skirts, shoes, hats, glasses, etc. Masks are a key cosmetic, with many unique designs to find or buy.
• Full Outfits: Some pre-set outfits are available, often tied to specific operative archetypes (e.g., Albion uniform for an Albion recruit, construction gear for a worker) or purchasable as cosmetic sets.
• Weapon Skins & Vehicle Skins: Players can apply various skins and paint jobs to their DedSec weapons and owned vehicles for further personalization. Unlocked through progression, challenges, or store purchases.

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.

Features a detailed and faithful recreation of central London, divided into several iconic boroughs like City of Westminster, Camden, Islington & Hackney, Lambeth, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, and City of London. Each borough has its distinct architecture, landmarks (e.g., Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Piccadilly Circus), and atmosphere. The map is dense with activities, collectibles, and opportunities for emergent gameplay.

• 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.

• Cars (Compact, Saloon, Sports, Super, Off-Road, Utility, Emergency, Taxi, Bus): Land Vehicle (Wheeled)
  A vast array of vehicles reflecting London's traffic. Includes iconic British cars (Minis, black cabs, double-decker buses), sports cars, everyday vehicles, and specialized service/emergency vehicles. All are hackable (distract, steer, explode) and drivable. Some operatives have personal unique vehicles.
• Motorcycles & Scooters: Land Vehicle (Two-Wheeled)
  Various motorcycles and scooters for agile urban traversal. Also hackable and drivable.
• Drones (Cargo, CT-Drones, News Drones, Riot Drones, Parcel Drones): Aerial Vehicle (Unmanned)
  Numerous types of drones populate London's skies. Cargo drones can be hijacked and ridden for aerial access. CT-Drones (Albion) and Riot Drones are often hostile but can be hacked or disabled. News and Parcel drones serve civilian functions but can be interacted with.
• Boats (Speedboats, Patrol Boats, Workboats): Watercraft
  Various boats for navigating the River Thames and other waterways. Can be hijacked and driven.
• Unique Operative Vehicles (e.g., Spy Car, Getaway Car): Personalized Land Vehicle
  Certain operative archetypes (like Spy or Getaway Driver) come with their own unique, often modified or weaponized, personal vehicle that they can summon.
• London Underground (Fast Travel): Mass Transit System
  Tube stations across London serve as fast travel points once discovered, allowing players to quickly move between different boroughs.

• 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.

• Playable Operatives (Various): Protagonist (Player-Recruited DedSec Members)
  Any NPC in London can potentially be recruited. Each comes with a unique name, appearance, voice, backstory, daily schedule, and a set of perks/abilities (e.g., faster hacking, specific weapon proficiency, unique vehicle access, combat bonuses, negative traits like 'Doomed' or 'Low Mobility').
• Sabine Brandt: DedSec Leader / Key Ally
  One of the last original DedSec London members after the Zero-Day attacks. She guides the player in rebuilding the resistance and serves as a primary mission handler.
• Bagley: DedSec AI Companion / Mission Handler
  A sarcastic and witty AI that assists DedSec with hacking, intel, and mission coordination. Provides much of the game's humor and exposition.
• Nigel Cass: Main Antagonist / CEO of Albion
  The ruthless CEO of Albion, the private military corporation that has taken over London's security. He is a primary antagonist, seeking total control through technological dominance.
• Mary Kelley: Main Antagonist / Leader of Clan Kelley
  The sadistic leader of Clan Kelley, an organized crime syndicate involved in human trafficking, organ harvesting, and dark web activities. A major antagonist.
• Zero-Day: Main Antagonist (Mysterious Entity)
  The enigmatic individual or group responsible for the bombings that framed DedSec. Uncovering their identity and motives is a central plotline.
• Aiden Pearce (DLC Playable Character): Returning Protagonist (Watch Dogs 1)
  The protagonist of the first Watch Dogs game, returns as a playable character in the 'Bloodline' DLC and can be recruited into the main campaign's DedSec team.
• Wrench (DLC Playable Character): Returning Character (Watch Dogs 2)
  A popular anarchist hacker from Watch Dogs 2, returns as a playable character in the 'Bloodline' DLC and can be recruited into the main campaign's DedSec team.
• Darcy Clarkson (DLC Playable Character): Crossover Character (Assassin's Creed)
  A modern-day member of the Assassin Brotherhood, added as a free post-launch operative, bringing Assassin skills and gadgets to DedSec.
• Mina Sidhu (DLC Playable Character): Unique Operative
  A former test subject who gained mind-control abilities (Omini Project). Added as part of the Season Pass.

• 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 Campaign (Rebuilding DedSec & Uncovering Zero-Day)
  A series of narrative missions focused on rebuilding DedSec London after the Zero-Day bombings, recruiting new members, destabilizing the control of Albion and Clan Kelley over the city, and ultimately investigating and confronting the mysterious Zero-Day entity.
• Borough Uprising Missions
  Each of London's boroughs is under oppressive control. Completing a series of specific destabilization activities within a borough (e.g., rescuing prisoners, destroying propaganda, sabotaging Albion equipment) culminates in a unique liberation mission. Completing this frees the borough and unlocks a skilled operative with unique abilities related to that borough.
• Operative Recruitment Missions
  After profiling an NPC and marking them as a potential recruit, players often need to complete a short mission tailored to that NPC's problems or needs to convince them to join DedSec (e.g., clearing their debt, finding a lost item, exposing a corrupt employer).
• Side Missions & Activities
  Various optional tasks and activities found throughout London, such as parcel delivery missions (Parcel Fox), bare-knuckle fighting leagues, kick-up (football juggling) challenges, and disrupting specific Albion or Clan Kelley operations not tied to borough uprisings.
• Online Co-op Missions (Watch Dogs: Legion Online)
  Narrative-driven cooperative missions designed for 2-4 players, often involving multi-stage objectives, teamwork, and unique challenges separate from the single-player campaign.
• Tactical Ops (Watch Dogs: Legion Online)
  Challenging, end-game 4-player cooperative missions requiring high levels of coordination, communication, and skilled use of operative abilities and gadgets to overcome difficult scenarios with multiple complex objectives.
• Bloodline Story Expansion (DLC)
  A separate story campaign set before the events of the main game, starring Aiden Pearce and Wrench as they undertake a new mission in London. Features its own narrative, missions, and progression.

Available in Standard, Gold, Ultimate, and Collector's Editions. Gold Edition included the Season Pass (Bloodline story expansion, 4 unique heroes including Aiden Pearce and Wrench, extra DedSec missions, car skin). Ultimate Edition included Gold content plus the Ultimate Pack (3 additional characters, masks, and 4 weeks VIP status for in-game currency boost). Collector's Edition included physical items like a DedSec Coronet Mask replica, SteelBook, posters, and all Ultimate Edition digital content.

Major post-launch content included the 'Bloodline' story expansion (starring Aiden Pearce from Watch Dogs 1 and Wrench from Watch Dogs 2), new playable hero characters (Mina Sidhu with mind control, Darcy Clarkson from Assassin's Creed), new online modes (Tactical Ops, Spiderbot Arena, Invasion PvP), free roam activities for online, and various cosmetic packs and operative unlocks. Ongoing support with seasonal events and smaller updates.

• 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: What does 'Play As Anyone' mean in Watch Dogs: Legion?
  A: It means that nearly every non-player character (NPC) you see in the game's open world of London can be profiled, recruited, and become a fully playable member of your DedSec resistance. Each character has their own unique combination of skills, traits, weapons, and even daily schedules.
• Q: Is there a main protagonist, or do you only play as recruited operatives?
  A: There isn't a single, fixed main protagonist in the traditional sense for the base game. You build your team from the citizens of London. However, the 'Bloodline' DLC features Aiden Pearce (from Watch Dogs 1) and Wrench (from Watch Dogs 2) as central playable protagonists for that specific story.
• Q: Can my operatives permanently die?
  A: The game offers a 'Permadeath' option. If enabled, when an operative is critically injured (e.g., 'killed' in combat), they are permanently lost from your team. If disabled (default), operatives are instead arrested or hospitalized for a period, becoming temporarily unavailable.
• Q: How does hacking work in Watch Dogs: Legion?
  A: Hacking is a core mechanic. Players can hack a wide variety of objects and systems: security cameras, drones, vehicles (distract, steer, weaponize), turrets, people's phones (distract, attract), environmental traps (explode junction boxes, raise bollards), and more. Advanced hacks are unlocked via Tech Point upgrades.
• Q: Is Watch Dogs: Legion Online still active?
  A: Yes, Watch Dogs: Legion Online is active, allowing players to team up for co-op missions, Tactical Ops, engage in PvP modes like Spiderbot Arena, or explore London in free roam with friends. Content updates have slowed, but servers remain online.

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 an updated version of the Disrupt engine, the game offers a detailed and vibrant recreation of London. It features impressive reflections (especially with ray tracing), realistic weather effects, dense crowds and traffic, and detailed character models. Ray-traced reflections are a key visual feature on supported hardware, significantly enhancing the look of London's glass and rain-slicked streets.

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 Stephen Barton and additional music by various artists, blending electronic, grime, and orchestral elements to reflect near-future London's atmosphere. Features in-game radio stations with a diverse selection of licensed tracks across multiple genres. Sound design emphasizes a technologically advanced city with drone hums, AR sounds, and distinct weapon/hacking effects.

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.

Features a futuristic, AR-overlay style HUD displaying a mini-map, objective markers, hackable objects, and operative-specific abilities. The phone interface is used for mission selection, team management, map, and accessing DedSec tech. The 'Deep Profiler' allows players to scan any NPC to learn their schedule, connections, and potential recruitment viability.

Offers a comprehensive suite of accessibility options, including extensive control remapping, aim assist customization, subtitle options (size, background, speaker names, captions for important sounds), colorblind modes, options to change hold QTEs to toggles, adjustable text size, HUD scaling, and audio/visual cues for various gameplay elements.

• 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 Ubisoft. 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. **Watch Dogs: Legion 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 (version 2.0+).
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing Quality (Reflections), Shadow Quality, Geometry Detail, Environment Detail, and Texture Quality heavily impact performance. Using DLSS is highly recommended for higher settings/resolutions, especially with ray tracing.
• Game Name: Watch Dogs: Legion

• 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 (version 2.0+).
• Key Settings Impact: Ray Tracing Quality (Reflections), Shadow Quality, Geometry Detail, Environment Detail, and Texture Quality heavily impact performance. Using DLSS 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.