Extended Look: 26 Minutes of GTA 6 — Everything Revealed

A 27 de agosto de 2026, a Rockstar Games fez o que ninguém esperava desta forma: lançou 26 minutos de gameplay oficial de GTA 6 primeiro no Netflix e depois no YouTube. Em menos de 24 horas, o Extended Look chegou a 31,1 milhões de visualizações no Netflix e mais 17 milhões no YouTube. Não é um trailer. É quase meia hora de jogo real, com HUD, mecânicas, personagens e o mundo de Leonida em pleno funcionamento. Analisámos tudo, fotograma a fotograma. Aqui está o resumo completo.

The Event — Netflix First, YouTube After

Rockstar chose Netflix as the exclusive launch platform — a clear sign of a strategic partnership. The Extended Look went live on the platform at 6 PM Lisbon time on August 27th, and only about two hours later it was published on Rockstar's official YouTube channel.

Unlike previous trailers, this is not marketing material. It's raw gameplay with a visible HUD, status indicators, minimap, inventory and real camera transitions. Rockstar wanted to show the world that the final product is ready — launching November 19, 2026.

Jason & Lucia — Como Funciona a Troca

One of the biggest highlights of the Extended Look was seeing the real-time swap between Jason and Lucia. Co-studio head Rob Nelson confirmed in an interview that the system works like this:

• You can swap characters at any time outside critical missions with a dedicated button
• Each character has their own location in the world — when you swap, you're transported to where that character is
• In certain story missions, you play as both together — the camera cuts between them as the action demands
• Both characters share the money inventory, but weapons and vehicles are separate per character
• The Criminal Profile is independent for each character — Lucia can have 3 stars while Jason is clean

6-Star Wanted System

Confirmed: the 6-star wanted system is back. In the Extended Look we see Lucia fleeing police in a chase that starts at 2 stars and escalates fast. At 5 stars, SWAT enters with advanced containment tactics. At 6 stars — something GTA 5 never brought back — military assets arrive.

The system has been redesigned. Police now use cover intelligently, flank moving vehicles and call in reinforcements by radio in real time. There's also a "witness" system — if an NPC sees you commit a crime and calls the authorities, your wanted level rises even without cops present.

Criminal Profile — Your Crime History

One of the most fascinating new mechanics: the Criminal Profile. It works like a dynamic police file that records your behavior throughout the game. If you've been going on pedestrian killing sprees, police will be on higher alert around you — even when you're not doing anything wrong at that moment.

The system adapts NPC reactions to your playstyle. A frequent car thief will have NPCs rolling up windows and locking doors when approached. Someone who regularly causes explosions may have civilians fleeing in the distance even without any threatening behavior in that moment.

Open World — 700+ Locations and 600,000 Animations

Rockstar's numbers are staggering:

• 700+ enterable locations — nightclubs, motels, restaurants, pawn shops, supermarkets, fast food, gun stores, barbershops, gyms, and the Vice City metro network
• 600,000 unique NPC animations — double any previous Rockstar game
• NPCs with real daily routines — visit the same place at different times and find different people in different situations
• Dynamic real-time weather — tropical storms, seasonal flooding, and tides that change access to coastal areas
• The Vice City metro is fully functional and usable as transport

Cars and Driving

The driving physics have been completely rebuilt. In the Extended Look we see:

• Slim jim — steal cars without breaking glass using a professional thief's tool, once you've developed the skill
• Cars with real progressive damage — hood crumples, wheels lock, engine smokes
• The Grotti Cheetah '95 (Ultimate Edition exclusive) featured in a chase along Ocean Drive
• Boats and speedboats with improved wave physics
• Helicopters and planes visible, confirmed as driveable

30 FPS on PS5 — What It Means

Rockstar confirmed GTA 6 runs at 30 FPS on PS5 and Xbox Series X at launch. There is no confirmed 60 FPS performance mode for launch — something that has generated significant debate in the community.

The reasoning is technical: the game engine was built to maximize visual fidelity, world density, and NPC simulation. Rockstar chose consistency at 30 FPS over a 60 FPS mode with visual reductions. There is speculation a later patch may add a 60 FPS mode, but nothing is confirmed.

Verdict — What to Expect November 19

The Extended Look confirmed what the community suspected: GTA 6 is the biggest production in gaming history. Not just in budget — in ambition, detail, and density of systems. Every minute of gameplay reveals details that will take years to fully discover.

The date is firm: November 19, 2026. Pre-orders are open. Standard Edition is $79.99 / €89.99 and Ultimate Edition is $99.99 / €109.99. Digital preload starts November 12.