Grand Theft Auto 6 Gameplay Reveals MAJOR Changes

This week in gaming, Rockstar finally showed off GTA 6 gameplay, Squadron 42 was delayed yet again, Nvidia’s leaked DLSS 5 AI filter is already causing chaos on PC, and much more. ARTICLES & SOURCES Squadron 42 – Delayed to 2027 Cloud Imperium Games delays Squadron 42 into Q2 2027, with Chris Roberts citing GTA 6’s massive launch window as one reason for the move. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/cloud-imperium-delays-squadron-42-to-2027-there-is-no-way-i-want-to-launch-into-the-attention-buzz-saw-of-gta-6 GTA 6 – Major Gameplay Changes A breakdown of the new gameplay mechanics Rockstar revealed, including changes to police, vehicles, exploration, and more. https://www.gamesradar.com/gta-6-biggest-gameplay-changes-and-new-mechanics/ GTA 6 – Map Size Details on the scale of GTA 6’s world and how it compares with Rockstar’s previous games. https://www.eurogamer.net/gta-6-map-size-length-how-big-revealed GTA 6 – Animation Overhaul Rockstar reveals GTA 6 has more than ten times the animations of GTA 5, with hundreds of thousands of animations used throughout the game. https://www.eurogamer.net/gta-6-has-more-than-10-times-the-animations-in-gta-5-and-double-the-amount-in-red-dead-redemption-2-rockstar-confirms GTA 6 – Story Length Reporting on the expected length of GTA 6’s main story and how much time players may need to complete it. https://www.polygon.com/gta-6-how-long-to-beat-main-story-quest-rockstar-nyt-preview/ GTA 6 – Console Frame Rate Analysis and reporting on GTA 6’s resolution and frame-rate targets for PS5 and Xbox Series consoles. https://www.eurogamer.net/gta-6-frame-rate-ps5-xbox-series-x-s DLSS 5 – Experimental AI Filter Leak A leaked experimental version of Nvidia’s DLSS 5 filter lets PC gamers test its AI-generated visual enhancements across unsupported games. https://kotaku.com/experimental-build-of-nvidias-dlss-5-ai-slop-filter-leaks-and-makes-beloved-video-game-characters-look-like-complete-weirdos-2000729289 The Witcher 3 – Remaster & Modder Collaboration CD Projekt RED worked with a prominent Witcher 3 modder to help overhaul the game’s visuals for its upcoming remaster. https://www.ign.com/articles/cd-projekt-red-enlisted-modder-to-help-make-the-witcher-3-look-better-than-ever-in-new-remaster The Witcher 3 – HD Mod Integration More details on how one of The Witcher 3’s most popular HD overhaul mods is being incorporated into the official remaster. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/the-witcher/the-witcher-3-remastered-makes-the-originals-best-hd-mod-obsolete-but-only-because-that-same-modders-been-working-on-the-real-deal/ The Witcher 3 – Songs of the Past Expansion Everything revealed about The Witcher 3’s upcoming Songs of the Past expansion, including new locations and characters. https://www.ign.com/articles/the-witcher-3-songs-of-the-past-expansion-everything-revealed-at-gamescom-onl-2026 The Witcher 4 – 2028 Release CD Projekt RED officially confirms that The Witcher 4 is targeting a 2028 release. https://www.ign.com/articles/the-witcher-4-confirmed-for-2028-release-in-official-cd-projekt-gamescom-2026-announcement WARDOGS – Massive Beta Turnout Nearly 500,000 players reportedly participated in the WARDOGS beta, with concurrent player numbers reaching impressive levels on Steam. https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/nearly-500k-players-showed-up-for-the-wardogs-beta-the-reaction-from-the-fps-community-has-been-insane/ STALKER 2 – Multiplayer & Future DLC GSC Game World discusses development of STALKER 2’s multiplayer mode and additional DLC following Cost of Hope. https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/were-not-doing-something-that-everyone-would-do-after-cost-of-hope-stalker-2-devs-are-working-on-multiplayer-which-wont-be-session-based-like-counter-strike LEGO Skylines – New City Builder Announced LEGO Skylines brings the city-building formula to a LEGO-themed world from the developers currently supporting Cities: Skylines 2. https://www.eurogamer.net/lego-cities-skylines-announced-pc-xbox-ps5-switch-2 #GamingNews #GTA6 #StarCitizen #Squadron42 #DLSS5 #Xbox #TheWitcher3 #TheWitcher4 #WARDOGS #STALKER2