08/31/2026
Nah, this can’t be real 😭
The GTA VI Extended Look gave us our first real glimpse at what could be the greatest graphics ever seen in a video game. After years of development and a reported $2.8 billion investment including development and marketing, Rockstar’s attention to detail is incredible—from lifelike characters, realistic lighting and reflections to dense crowds, vegetation, weather, and a living Vice City. The game looks less like a traditional open world and more like a real, constantly moving city.
The footage also highlighted major improvements beyond visuals, especially driving and dialogue. Vehicles appear to have more realistic weight, physics, suspension, and handling, while Jason and Lucia’s conversations feel far more natural thanks to facial expressions, body language, and seamless interactions within the world. GTA VI isn’t just aiming to look better—it appears Rockstar is pushing every part of the experience to create one of the most ambitious open-world games ever made.