Weapons play a significant role in the GTA series, forming an essential part of the gameplay and overall experience. And let’s be honest: without the various weapons and everyday objects that we can use to cause chaos, the open-world playground would be much slower.
It is therefore all the more important that we are once again provided with a wealth of different weapons in GTA 6.
Here are some reasons why weapons are important in the GTA series:
- Core gameplay: The GTA series is known for its open world where players have the freedom to do whatever they want. Weapons allow players to defend themselves in this world, complete missions, hijack vehicles and manage conflicts.
- Missions and tasks: Many missions and tasks in GTA games require the use of weapons. Players may have to defend themselves against enemies, take out gang members or complete other types of challenges that require the use of weapons.
- Self-defense and survival: There are many potential dangers in the open game world of GTA. Players can be attacked by other characters or the police. Weapons allow players to defend themselves and survive in dangerous situations.
- Variety and strategy: The GTA series offers a wide range of weapons, from firearms to melee weapons and explosive devices. This variety allows players to develop different strategies and choose the right weapon depending on the situation.
- Exploration and interaction: Players can explore the game world and interact with NPCs, which often involves the use of weapons. The sense of threat posed by weapons can lead to different reactions from NPCs and make the gaming experience more complex.
- Vehicles and vehicle theft: In many GTA games, players can hijack vehicles. They often have to drive away the driver or passengers at gunpoint in order to take control of the vehicle.
However, it is important to note that the use of weapons in the GTA series can also raise ethical and moral questions, as the game often depicts realistic violence. Players have different preferences on how they want to experience the game and can choose how they handle the weapons available.
Which weapons will be available in GTA 6?
GTA 6 weapons leak list: Based on the leaked material from September 2022, there is a confirmed list of weapons that will most likely be available in the finished game.
All the weapons we have marked with the word “New” are not yet available in GTA 5 or GTA Online.
Pistols
Specific pistol models have not yet been confirmed for GTA 6, but it is highly likely that various models in this category will make it into the game.
- Pistol
- Compact gun
- AP pistol
- Assault pistol
- SNS pistol
- Heavy revolver
- Heavy revolver Mk II
Submachine guns
- Micro SMG (CONFIRMED)
- SMG
- SMG Mk II
- Compact SMG (CONFIRMED)
- Assault SMG
- Mini SMG
Shotguns
- Pump Action Shotgun (CONFIRMED)
- Shotguns
- Bullpup shotgun
- Sawn-off shotgun
- Assault shotgun
Assault Rifles
So far, all we know is that GTA 6 will once again feature the general Assault Rifle category.
- Assault rifle (CONFIRMED)
- AK-47
- Carabiner
- Special carabiner
- Assault carbine
- Bullpup gun
- Compact rifle
Sniper rifles
We know that there will be a bolt-action sniper rifle and a Hunter Sniper in GTA 6. The latter is probably a sniper rifle that is specially designed for hunting.
- Sniper rifle
- Hunter Sniper (CONFIRMED)
- Bolt Action Sniper Rifle (NEW)
- Advanced sniper rifle
- Marksman rifle
- Heavy sniper rifle
- Dragon Breath (electric sniper rifle)
Heavy weapons
- RPG (Rocket Launcher) (CONFIRMED)
- Minigun
- Grenade Launcher
- Railgun
- Homing Launcher
Thrown Weapons
- Grenade (CONFIRMED)
- Golf Ball
- Sticky grenade
- Fire Bottle (NEW)
- Molotov cocktail (CONFIRMED)
- Flashbang (NEW)
- Smoke Grenade (CONFIRMED)
- Sticky bomb
Melee weapons
In GTA 6 there will apparently be even more everyday objects and sports equipment that can be used as weapons by the player.
- Brass knuckles (NOT CONFIRMED)
- Knife (CONFIRMED)
- Machete
- Crowbar (CONFIRMED)
- Pool cue (narrow stick for billiards) (CONFIRMED)
- Baseball Bat (NEW)
- Golf Club (CONFIRMED)
- Golf putter (specialized golf club for putting on the green) (NEW)
- Golf wedge (golf club for short shots) (NEW)
- Golf irons (golf clubs for medium to long distances)
- Golf driver (golf club for the tee shot) (NEW)
- Unarmed (fist) (CONFIRMED)
Special weapons
- Snow Ball (NEW)
- Fireworks
- Thermal imaging camera
- Harpoon (Speargun) (NEW)
- Stun gun (Taser) (CONFIRMED)
GTA 6: Ammunition types
Of course, there will also be different types of ammunition for the individual weapons in GTA 6. We have included a small overview for you below:
- Heavy ammunition
- Shotgun ammunition
- Pistol ammunition
- Harpoon spear
- Rockets
Weapons in and on vehicles/vehicles
In the GTA games, there are also weapons that are integrated in the form of vehicles. Here are some examples of vehicles with built-in weapons:
- Vehicles with built-in machine guns: Some vehicles are equipped with machine guns or cannons that can be controlled from the vehicle. These vehicles can be used while driving or in combat to attack enemies, for example: Insurgent Pick-Up, Technical Custom, Nightshark, Half-track.
- Aircraft and helicopters with weapons: Some airplanes and helicopters are equipped with missile launchers, on-board cannons and other weapons to attack air and ground targets.Examples: Buzzard Attack Chopper, Hydra, Savage, Akula.
- Boats and ships with weapons: Boats and ships can also be armed to attack sea and coastal targets.Examples: Dinghy with machine gun, patrol boat, tug with minigun.
- Tanks and armored vehicles: Some tanks and armored vehicles have integrated cannons or guns that provide powerful firepower. examples: Rhino tank, Chernobog, Oppressor Mk II (with rocket launchers).
- Special vehicles: There are also special vehicles that have unique weapons or abilities, such as flamethrowers, electric guns or missiles: Scramjet (with rocket propulsion), Ruiner 2000 (with rocket launchers), Vigilante (with rockets).
These vehicles with built-in weapons can be useful in various situations, be it for missions, in Free Mode or for PvP battles in GTA Online. However, it is important to note that some of these vehicles can be expensive and often require special requirements to acquire them.
GTA 6 Equipment Items Confirmed
This is not a complete list of all equipment items, but we will add more as soon as they are confirmed. In general, we welcome any tips in the comments.
- Auto dialer
- Backpack
- Binoculars
- Body Armor
- Cigarettes
- Cut-off Tool
- Flashlight
- Food and drink (recovery items for restoring health)
- Immobilizer Bypass for luxury cars
- Lock Pick
- Bag for loot
- Painkillers
- Slim Jim (tool for unlocking car doors)
- Soda
- Taser
- Torch Flashlight
- Tracker jammer (to prevent GPS tracking)
- Trauma Kit (Health Kit)
- USB Drive
- Wine
- Zipties
Can I carry an unlimited number of weapons in GTA 6?
So far, Rockstar Games has not officially commented on the weapon system in GTA 6, but based on the leak, it is said to have been given a makeover.
Specifically, the Rockstar Universe portal states: “The inventory/weapon selection in Alan Wake 2 is reportedly very similar to GTA 6. You will be limited to the weapons you can carry, similar to Alan Wake 2 and Red Dead Redemption 2.”
This means that you would have to decide each time before a mission which weapons you want to carry with you or which would be useful for the respective situation. In Red Dead 2, for example, the firearms are stored in the saddlebags of your own horse, whereas in GTA 6 you could use your personal vehicle for this purpose.
Further confirmed weapon features in GTA 6
- You can use your weapons while swimming (but possibly only certain ones, such as the harpoon)
- There is an option to drop unused weapons on the spot. On the other hand, there is an animation to pick up weapons.
- You can change your hand when you are carrying or shooting a weapon.
- You can have a bag for loot, for example to carry loot and other weapons.
- There are additional item slots for painkillers, medikits and body armor.
How many weapons will there be in GTA 6?
There has been no official word on exactly how many weapons there will be in GTA 6. However, we do know that the number of weapons in the GTA series has grown steadily over the years.
We can therefore assume that GTA 6 will also include new weapons in addition to the many familiar ones.
For comparison, here is an overview of the number of weapons in the various GTA sequels:
- GTA 3: 12 weapons
- GTA Vice City: 33 weapons
- GTA San Andreas: 37 weapons
- GTA 4 + Episodes: 30 weapons
- GTA 5 (at release): 37 weapons
- GTA 5 + GTA Online: 98 weapons
- RDR2 (at release): 63 weapons
- RDR2 + Red Dead Online: 81 weapons
At the release of GTA 56, there were a total of 37 different weapons in the open-world title, but over the years Rockstar Games has released over 60 DLC weapons. It is possible that further updates will add more weapons by the time GTA 6 is released in 2025, breaking the barrier of 100 different weapons in one GTA installment.
