GTA 6 brings back San Andreas weight and muscle mechanics

Grand Theft Auto 6 will feature a dynamic character-swapping system and a returning weight and muscle mechanic, according to new details revealed in an exclusive interview with Dazed magazine. The game, developed by Rockstar Games, is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox consoles. A first official gameplay reveal is set to debut on Netflix on August 27, 2026. The interview, published on August 26, 2026, confirmed that the game's two protagonists, Jason and Lucia, will have bodies that change based on player actions.