5 upgrades to driving physics we hope to see in GTA 6
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Driving in GTA games has always been part of the fun. But with the bar raised by modern open-world games and simulators, fans are expecting more than just arcade-style drifting and oversteering in Grand Theft Auto 6.
Here are five driving physics upgrades we hope Rockstar delivers to make cruising in GTA 6 more immersive and rewarding.
1. Weight and Suspension That Actually Feels Real
In GTA 5, a truck and a coupe often handled like distant cousins, but still too close for comfort. We want every vehicle in GTA 6 to feel different. SUVs should lean into corners. Muscle cars should fishtail if you're reckless. Sports cars? Stick to the road like glue. Better suspension modeling can add depth to chases and races.
Now that's immersion.
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2. Surface-Based Handling
Let's go beyond dry tarmac. GTA 6's map is more diverse than ever with swamps, beaches, rainy cities, and dusty highways. Each surface should impact grip, traction, and braking distance. Driving through mud should slow you down. Wet roads? Make turning at high speed a gamble. A realistic surface response system will push players to drive smarter, not just faster.
3. Tire Wear and Damage That Matters
Right now, you can drive across Los Santos on rims without a care in the world.
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In GTA 6, we want tires that degrade over time, and actually affect how your car performs. Blow a tire mid-chase? Say goodbye to your handling. Drift too much on hot asphalt? Watch that tread disappear. Realistic tire wear and physics would raise the stakes in every getaway.
4. Realistic Crash Reactions
Crashing in GTA 5 was often... comical. Bump a lamppost at 80 and your car bounces off like it's rubber. In GTA 6, we want consequences. Crumpling metal.
Windshields cracking. A hit to the suspension that throws off your alignment. Realistic crash physics won't just look cooler, they'll force players to drive more cautiously when it matters.
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5. Better Motorcycle and Bike Physics
Riding motorcycles in GTA 5 felt more like floating than biking. You could flip through the air and land without much consequence. In GTA 6, we hope Rockstar makes two-wheeled vehicles feel more grounded. Think tighter cornering, more realistic leaning, and dangerous instability at high speeds.
Riding a bike should be thrilling, and just a little scary.
GTA 6 has the potential to redefine open-world driving. With Rockstar's next-gen tech, we're hoping for physics that are not just pretty, but purposeful. Whether you're escaping cops or cruising through Vice City, realistic driving could be the game-changer fans have been waiting for. Let's just hope Rockstar doesn't nerf it with arcade handling again.
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