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What We Know After the Big Grand Theft Auto 6 Preview
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Grand Theft Auto 6 is one of the most anticipated video games ever. By Tom Richardson, BBC Newsbeat
After more than 18 months since the last official glimpse of Grand Theft Auto 6, developer Rockstar has shown fans a 26-minute preview of the upcoming blockbuster video game.
Its "extended look" debuted on Netflix, six hours before going live on YouTube, and was the first chance players had to see detailed footage of the title in action.
The montage, with no commentary or explanatory captions, showcased:
- Improved graphics and detailed environments.
- Selection of car chases and shoot-outs from the sequel.
The broadcast followed a week of unauthorised gameplay leaks, which the developer said it had been "heartbreaking" to see shared online.
After Rockstar got its chance to show the version of GTA 6 it wanted the world to see, here are some things we learned, and some things we still don't know:
Two's Company
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Grand Theft Auto 6 follows the story of couple Lucia and Jason. The extended look spent a long time showcasing their relationship.
In a preview on IGN, the developers said players' actions can affect the characters' story, although they can "opt out" of developing their bond.
The Netflix preview didn't show this in detail, but did show the ability to switch control between the two characters.
In one segment, Jason was seen lowering Lucia from a window as they escaped from a drug bust in a block of apartments.
A similar switching system was used in Grand Theft Auto 5, which had three playable main characters.
'The Best-Looking Game'
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Praise for GTA 6's graphics was near-universal, with characters displaying photorealistic faces and lifelike movements.
Fans were also impressed by the detailed locations, including interiors of apartments, rooftop bars, and sleazy underground clubs.
The preview also showcased the various environments of Leonida, the fictional, Florida-inspired US state where GTA 6 is set.
The range of different body shapes and sizes among background characters was also highlighted by many players.
Journalist Ryan McCaffrey said GTA 6 "might be the best-looking game I've ever seen."
The impressive visual fidelity has been attributed to the amount of time Rockstar has spent working on the game, and its budget, which is thought to be among the most expensive in video game history.
It's Still Grand Theft Auto
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While GTA 6 appears to break new ground in terms of visuals and scale, it is still, at its heart, a Grand Theft Auto game.
During the preview, viewers saw armed heists, car chases, and criminal underworld scenes that have become a trademark of the series.
Satirical swipes at US culture, darkly comic interactions between characters, and a huge range of optional side activities were all present once again.
And Rockstar appears to have...