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GTA 6's apparent shift towards awkward ultra-realism is a huge risk - and that's exactly why it's the right thing to do

Scrabble together all the various, disparate nuggets of information released about Grand Theft Auto 6 since its big Netflix premiere, and you might spot a pattern emerging: Rockstar is going full, Red Dead Redemption 2 -style realism with…

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The Eurogamer commentary argues that Rockstar’s move toward extreme realism in Grand Theft Auto VI, mirroring the detail of Red Dead Redemption 2, is a major risk that the author sees as ultimately justified. It notes that the game abandons the series’ traditional, fast‑paced police evasion mechanics, replacing them with a revamped Wanted system that no longer lets players simply outrun law enforcement or reset by repainting their car. This shift toward lifelike, potentially awkward gameplay is presented as a deliberate design choice that could redefine the franchise.

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