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The Grand Theft Auto run button has changed after 25 years

Grand Theft Auto 6 removes the requirement to tap a face button to run, ending a 25-year control scheme. Rockstar is also adjusting weapon mechanics, as the company head stated that the gunplay approach from GTA 5 is incompatible "at this resolution." These changes follow a Netflix Showcase that revealed further game details. New systems will cause non-player characters to react when weapons are visible in public, shifting how players interact with the open world.

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  • ✓ Grand Theft Auto 6 removes the requirement to tap a face button to run, ending a 25-year control scheme.
  • ✓ Rockstar is also adjusting weapon mechanics, as the company head stated that the gunplay approach from GTA 5 is incompatible "at this resolution.
  • ✓ " These changes follow a Netflix Showcase that revealed further game details.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 7 independent reporting domains (70% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Rockstar updated the running controls and weapon interaction systems for GTA 6.

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  1. Rockstar Updates Movement and Gunplay Mechanics for GTA 6

    Grand Theft Auto 6 removes the requirement to tap a face button to run, ending a 25-year control scheme. Rockstar is also adjusting weapon mechanics, as the company head stated that the gunplay approach from GTA 5 is incompatible "at this resolution." These changes follow a Netflix Showcase that revealed further game details. New systems will cause non-player characters to react when weapons are visible in public, shifting how players interact with the open world.

    Why it matters

    These mechanical shifts represent a departure from long-standing series traditions. Rockstar is balancing high-resolution visual fidelity with gameplay realism. The developer is currently managing a wave of fake leaks and issuing takedown notices via Take-Two.

    Still unconfirmed

    • GTA 6 no longer requires tapping a face button to run.
    • The Rockstar boss stated GTA 5's gunplay approach does not work "at this resolution".
    • Weapons will cause NPCs to react in public.

    What to watch next

    • Official gameplay footage demonstrating the new run button
    • Clarification on the specific resolution constraints affecting gunplay
    • Confirmation of further details from the Netflix Showcase
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. Eurogamer.net — The Grand Theft Auto run button has changed after 25 years - GTA 6 no longer requires you to tap a face button to peg it
    2. Forbes — A Ton Of New ‘GTA 6’ Details Drop After The Netflix Showcase
    3. GamesRadar+ — Rockstar boss says GTA 6 doesn't just let you easily walk around with guns because GTA 5's approach doesn't work "at this resolution"
    4. tbreak.com — GTA 6 Weapons Will Make NPCs React in Public
    5. Yahoo News UK — A Closer Look at GTA 6's New Gunplay Mechanics
    6. mobilesyrup.com — Edifier ES850NB headphones review: great value option
    7. finance.yahoo.com — Rockstar faces a fake-leak problem it can’t fully stop
    confidence 70%
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