GTA 6 is set to launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X on 19 November, with Rockstar North co‑studio head Rob Nelson and a recent TGG preview detailing new systems that track Jason and Lucia's rest, diet, physical condition and even vehicle fuel.
The Grand Theft Auto series has flirted with realism for years, but usually as seasoning rather than the main dish. GTA San Andreas let CJ bulk up or gain weight depending on gym visits and fast food, while Red Dead Redemption 2 pushed further with Arthur Morgan's changing build, beard growth and basic hygiene if you skipped the bath.