As Grand Theft Auto 6 shapes up to be Rockstar's most ambitious project yet, with unprecedented realism, dual protagonists, and a fully reimagined Vice City, fans are hoping that innovation won't come at the cost of beloved legacy features. Some of the most memorable aspects of older GTA titles offered layers of depth, personality, and chaos that players still reminisce about today.

Here are the top five returning mechanics the community most wants to see in GTA 6:

1. Character Stats & Skill Progression (San Andreas-style)

Why it matters:

No system in GTA history captured RPG fans' hearts like San Andreas' stats and progression system. From CJ's stamina and lung capacity to weapon proficiency and driving skill, every action influenced your character's capabilities and appearance. Lifting weights makes you buff. Eating too many burgers makes you fat. Running constantly made you faster.

What we want in GTA 6:

With Jason and Lucia as dual protagonists, imagine specializing them in different ways- one could become a stealthy thief, the other a demolition expert. Progression based on usage encourages diverse playstyles and gives long-term players a tangible sense of growth.

2. Deep Car Customization & Performance Upgrades

Why it matters:

Vehicle modding in GTA: San Andreas and GTA Online was more than cosmetic- it was a statement. Lowrider hydraulics, turbocharged engines, neon underglows, armor plating- these upgrades made your ride feel truly yours.

What we want in GTA 6:

Customization that goes beyond paint jobs. Let us:

·Swap engines

·Install nitrous systems

·Customize interiors

·Tune suspensions or armor kits

·Upgrade handling or off-road capacity

Combined with realistic driving physics, this could rival actual racing sims.

3. Multiple Safehouses with Customizable Interiors

Why it matters:

GTA IV and V drastically reduced the emphasis on safehouses- a feature many fans loved in earlier games. Having homes scattered across the map not only gave you a sense of ownership but also served as personalized respawn points.

What we want in GTA 6:

·Safehouses with customizable interiors and trophy displays

·Functioning garages that let you store and showcase vehicles

·Optional fast travel from safehouse to safehouse

·To buy GTA 6 Money to buy Functional stashes for items, outfits, or weapons

Owning multiple residences across Vice City (and beyond) would make the world feel lived in and reward exploration.

4. Property & Business Ownership with Deeper Gameplay

Why it matters:

Owning businesses for passive income is f, n- but Rockstar has only scratched the surface. In GTA: Vice City and GTA V, businesses existed more for flavor than dynamic gameplay.

What we want in GTA 6:

·Owning strip clubs, car dealerships, casinos, garages, drug fronts, tech startups, etc.

·Active management choices (staffing, upgrades, security, pricing)

·Dynamic challenges like police raids, sabotage, or economic crashes

·Special side missions and reputation systems tied to your business success or failure

Incorporating light Tycoon-style mechanics could make Vice City's economy feel al, ve- and your empire, truly earned.

5. Improved Police Heat System & Evasion Mechanics

Why it matters:

The iconic 6-star wanted level created unforgettable moments- military blockades, tanks, helicopters, and a city on lockdown. GTA V's toned-down system and simple line-of-sight escapes made wanted levels feel underwhelming.

What we want in GTA 6:

·Bring back the 6-star system with escalating force (FIB, SWAT, Army)

·Add stealth mechanics: hiding in dumpsters, changing clothes, using disguises

·Allow safehouse hiding, use GTA 6 Money to bribe cops, or lie low for reputation resets

·Implement more dynamic AI in pursuits, roadblocks, and aerial chases

A true cat-and-mouse experience with multi-layered strategies would be a major improvement.

Final Thoughts

While GTA 6 is expected to break new ground in graphics, immersion, and storytelling, returning to some of the best mechanics of the past could make it Rockstar's most complete sandbox ever. These systems added depth, replayability, and player agency, and fans are more than ready to see them modernized.

Whether it's shaping your character's physique, building a criminal empire, or surviving a 6-star standoff with tanks rolling down the street, these features are what make GTA... GTA.