After years of anticipation, GTA 6 has finally gone live with a 26-minute extended look, and fans are raving over the game’s cinematic look and feel along with some exciting new features.

A Cinematic Game

With the 26-minute look at GTA 6 gameplay, this is the longest glimpse fans have gotten of the game. It feels much more like a cinematic trailer than a traditional gameplay one, with footage playing out of scenes following Jason and Lucia through robberies, arguments, car rides, and quieter moments, all while showcasing incredibly detailed and realistic facial expressions, environments, and lighting. Even more impressively, the entire trailer was shot on a standard PS5. As expected, fan reactions have been overwhelmingly positive, with most praising the realistic details in disbelief that it’s even a game.

Perhaps the most impressive showcase we’ve ever seen in real time rendering

The Exciting New Features

Along with the game’s lifelike quality, there are also many gameplay feature additions and improvements. The most exciting of which being that players can now switch between Jason and Lucia, and take part in activities such as basketball, diving racing, and boating; An added feature of this is being able to hold Lucia’s hand. The game also bring backs Snapmatic and introduces more realistic systems, including character weight changes and a more involved approach to steal vehicles. In this world the police can also recognize criminals and respond differently to their actions.

The Wait is Almost Over

Rockstar originally planned for the game to release in 2025 but pushed it to 2026 to allow time for extra polish. Finally, after many years, GTA 6 is scheduled to release November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar has stood by this release date, and the recent extended look suggests that development is now entering its final stages. With the launch approaching, players are finally getting closer to returning to Vice City and experiencing Jason and Lucia’s story for themselves.

After more than a decade of waiting, Grand Theft Auto VI is finally approaching its release date and looking more promising then ever: it seems the wait was worth it as fans will get to experience a cinematic story in a new and improved game.