GTA 6 introduces complex vehicle theft and criminal profile system

Grand Theft Auto VI will introduce more complex vehicle theft mechanics and a new criminal profile system that tracks player behavior, according to new details revealed ahead of the game's launch. The changes, detailed in a preview and interview with Rockstar Games co-studio head Rob Nelson, mark a significant evolution from the series' traditional gameplay. The core mechanic of stealing cars will now vary based on the vehicle's make and model. Previously, players could press a single button to hotwire any car. In the upcoming title, certain parked vehicles will be inaccessible until players acquire specific tools later in the story. "We have put some layers of stratification into the vehicles," Nelson explained. "Previously, you could just press triangle to automatically hotwire and steal any vehicle that you wanted and take off. We felt like that left a lot of potential gameplay on the table in terms of progression and decision-making for players." This stratification means cars with electronic key fobs may require a key cloner, while others might need a Slim Jim.