Leaked gameplay of GTA 6 showcases mayhem in a replica Ranchero.

      An upgraded version of Jason's vehicle, the Vapid Ganado, is featured in Grand Theft Auto VI.

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      In nine days, Rockstar will showcase an “extended look” at Grand Theft Auto VI through Netflix. However, due to the impatience of internet detectives, two clips allegedly revealing a leaked build of the game surfaced online on Tuesday afternoon.

      Both videos run for just over a minute. To illustrate how closely Rockstar seems to be watching, the original uploads were taken down with a copyright claim between the time I began writing and when this was published. This might indicate something about their authenticity. Additionally, the videos were marked with URLs, QR codes, and advertisements for a cryptocurrency, which is sadly the typical attention-seeking behavior associated with a GTA leak in 2026.

      One clip features protagonist Jason enjoying some fresh air at his waterfront home while practicing basketball. This video is less significant to us at The Drive, but it's noteworthy that making a basket boosts Jason's “Focus” stat. This could suggest that GTA 6 will encourage players to participate in various leisure activities that some (like myself) ignored in the last game, but that's neither here nor there.

      The second clip includes driving, albeit briefly, and I've already seen attempts to draw broad conclusions about vehicle physics from it. The action unfolds at low speed, with the player making handbrake turns in a rusty 1970 Vapid Ganado—the Ranchero-style vehicle we've encountered before. At one moment, the pickup is hit by a mail truck and spins out. The other driver, unwilling to let it slide, returns to crash into Jason again, interrupting his delivery route for a fight he is unlikely to win.

      These two vehicles—the 1995 Grotti Cheetah and the 1967 Vapid Dominator Buggy—are extras linked to the more expensive $100 edition of the game, along with the customized Ganado mentioned earlier. Take-Two Interactive.

      As the altercation unfolds and Jason quickly prevails, an emoji-like devil icon appears on the right side of the screen, possibly indicating some form of honor system. When he walks past the truck's bed to re-enter, options to adjust his loadout appear above him.

      In earlier games, players could carry as much gear as they desired, but GTA 6 seems to be adopting a more realistic approach. Similarly, small icons for the Ganado's engine and fuel appear over the mini-map when Jason returns to the driver's seat, suggesting that players will need to keep additional factors in mind while driving around Leonida.

      From these details, some speculate that GTA 6 is leaning towards a slower, more methodical, and realistic gameplay style. Personally, I think it's too early to make that judgment based on a couple of minutes of relatively low-energy gameplay; to me, it looked much like classic GTA 5, just with more detailed animations and improved lighting and shadows.

      There are claims that these captures date back to 2023, implying that the finished product will see a visual upgrade. The footage presented with the publisher's approval on Netflix will undoubtedly look better than this low-quality stream, that much is certain.

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