10 saker GTA 6 kommer att förbättras jämfört med GTA 5

GTA 6 is finally on the way, but Rockstar has a lot of work to do if it wants to top GTA 5. While GTA 5 was one of the best-selling and most influential games ever, it wasn’t perfect. A decade later, the gaming world has changed significantly, and expectations are even higher. If Rockstar wants GTA 6 to be a true masterpiece, it needs to learn from past mistakes.

ScreenRant recently published a list of 10 important lessons GTA 6 should learn from GTA 5, and honestly, they hit the nail on the head. Some features in GTA 5 felt outdated even at launch, and with new technology and player expectations, Rockstar has the perfect opportunity to refine their formula.

So, what does GTA 6 need to improve?

1. A Stronger Single-Player Experience

GTA Online made Rockstar billions, but let’s be real—single-player is the heart of the series. GTA 5’s campaign was amazing, but after launch, Rockstar abandoned single-player DLC in favor of Online updates. GTA 6 needs a fully fleshed-out story mode, and if there’s a chance for DLC, they better not skip it this time.

2. Smarter, More Realistic Police AI

GTA 5’s cops are Terminators—they show up instantly, shoot first, and don’t care if they take out half the city in the process. It’s fun but also frustrating. In GTA 6, police need to respond appropriately to the crime. Small infractions shouldn’t trigger SWAT teams, and chases should feel dynamic rather than scripted.

3. More Meaningful Character Abilities

Trevor, Franklin, and Michael all had special abilities, but outside of a few moments, they felt underused and kinda random. GTA 6 should make protagonist abilities feel more natural and necessary. If they return, they should actually impact gameplay beyond being a fun gimmick.

4. Better Side Mission Rewards

Side missions in GTA 5 were fun, but let’s be honest—the rewards were garbage. Who wants to spend time doing extra missions when all you get is pocket change? GTA 6 should give players meaningful rewards that make side missions worth doing.

5. Faster Character Switching

GTA 5 introduced multiple protagonists, but switching between them often took way too long. With modern hardware, GTA 6 should make this transition instantaneous, like how Spider-Man 2 handles switching between Peter and Miles.

6. Keep Single-Player and Online Separate

GTA Online was a huge success, but GTA 5 did a good job of keeping it out of the single-player experience. Rockstar needs to respect that boundary in GTA 6. No one wants constant ads or forced multiplayer integration in their story mode.

7. A More Lively, Open World

GTA 5’s Los Santos was incredible, but let’s be real—most people only cared about the city. The countryside was cool, but it often felt lifeless compared to the urban areas. GTA 6 needs to ensure every location feels important, not just the main city.

8. More Balanced Mission Pacing

Some GTA 5 missions were legendary, but others felt way too slow or boring. Rockstar needs to tighten up the pacing so every mission feels impactful. Nobody wants another mission like scouting a jewelry store for 15 minutes.

9. Environmental Destruction

For a game about chaos, GTA 5’s world was weirdly indestructible. Explosions looked cool, but buildings and environments didn’t take any real damage. GTA 6 should at least include temporary destruction, making the world feel more reactive and immersive.

10. A Memorable Antagonist

Let’s be honest—does anyone actually remember GTA 5’s villains? Devin Weston and Steve Haines were forgettable. GTA 6 needs an iconic antagonist that players actually love to hate. A great villain can elevate the entire story, making missions and conflicts way more engaging.

GTA 6 Progress

This is all quite interesting, but this is just Screen Rant's logical reasoning. What about the facts? We discussed the exact release date in the material dedicated to all known information about GTA 6 earlier.

GTA 6 has a lot to prove, but if Rockstar takes these lessons to heart, it could end up being the best game in the series. With the first trailer focusing on single-player and the hype at an all-time high, we’re hopeful they’ll deliver something truly special. What improvements are you hoping to see in GTA 6?