"GTA 6" is expected to be officially released on May 26, 2026, which is less than a year away from its launch. According to the latest report from foreign media tech4gamers, Rockstar has comprehensively upgraded the water physics system in this game, with the goal of creating the most realistic water performance to date.
It is reported that Rockstar has specially formed a team of about 20 engineers to focus on related research and development work, with a budget investment of approximately US$200 million to US$300 million, and the budget of the entire game is rumored to be as high as US$2 billion.
The new system will include weather mechanisms such as dynamic tides, floods and hurricanes, and will also introduce surfing as playable content to further enrich the interactive experience of the open world. These elements are expected to be an important part of improving immersion.
Rockstar has not yet elaborated on the open world system of "GTA 6", but parent company Take-Two has repeatedly emphasized that the work aims to further improve the core design of the series. Therefore, foreign media said that the relevant system is expected to appear in the final version.