GTA 6 activities and mini-games: the full breakdown from the Extended Look
Rockstar Mag compiled every activity and mini-game visible in GTA 6's Extended Look: boxing, basketball, scuba diving, gym sessions, three kinds of racing, target shooting, skydiving, fishing, the trunk challenge, TV, heists and even strip clubs and nightclubs. Here is what the footage actually shows.
A world that is meant to be lived in
The Extended Look made clear that GTA VI is not only about the story of Jason and Lucia. French outlet Rockstar Mag compiled every activity and mini-game visible in the 26-minute presentation, and the list reads like a San Andreas wish list finally fulfilled: combat sports, team sports, outdoor recreation, racing in three different forms and the usual Rockstar staples — all of it framed as things you do in Vice City rather than missions you complete (Rockstar Mag).
Combat and sports
Boxing makes a return, and the footage shows it in two settings: the indoor ring already glimpsed in the second trailer, where Lucia fights, and a rougher outdoor ring in a poorer neighborhood where Jason takes on an opponent. Rockstar Mag notes the combat physics on display — Jason lifts his adversary and throws him to the ground — and speculates, based on Red Dead Redemption 2's hand-to-hand system and The Ballad of Gay Tony's cage fights, on rounds, parries and combos. Basketball is also confirmed: courts around Vice City, plus a hoop right at Jason's stilt house, with the ball appearing in the HUD — a nod to San Andreas. Gym sessions return too, and they are interactive: Lucia lifts weights with trigger-based timing (25 pounds per hand, 50 total), a coach supervises, and the muscle system is back with visible consequences (Rockstar Mag).
Outdoors and water
Scuba gear appears, which Rockstar Mag reads as a sign that underwater exploration will go further than GTA V — photography, sunken treasure or collectibles are all plausible. Canoe and kayak paddling are new to the series. Fishing is present, alone or as a couple, with the ever-present Cal Hampton; whether fish can be sold or legendary fish exist, like in Red Dead Redemption 2, remains unknown. Skydiving and base jumping are back, with the outlet expecting Ballad of Gay Tony-style challenges — landing on moving vehicles or passing checkpoints before touchdown.
Racing, three ways
The Extended Look shows three distinct racing formats. Circuit racing on an asphalt track with 16 participants and two laps, complete with lap times and purple checkpoint halos; off-road racing through Leonida's muddy zones with 12 entrants on motocross bikes, quads and 4x4s; and illegal night street racing — sprints from point A to point B with six tuned cars and a copilot whose role is unclear (Rockstar Mag).
The rest of Vice City life
Target shooting is a new outdoor timed course where headshots knock the panels down. The "trunk challenge" has an NPC filming live from the boot while you drive dangerously — you can watch the feed with the right stick. TV returns with its absurd shows and ad breaks, beach lounging with your partner is a thing, and strip clubs are back, for Jason and Lucia. Heists can be done solo or as a couple, and robbing together strengthens the relationship — convenience stores, gas stations and banks in free mode. Nightclubs appear in the footage but are not fully confirmed yet (Rockstar Mag).
As with everything shown before release, treat the details as Rockstar Mag's reading of the footage rather than official confirmations — the game still has to prove it all on November 19.
Why it matters
For players waiting for GTA VI, this breakdown confirms that the game is being built around optional, systemic activities rather than one-off story set pieces. Boxing, basketball, gym sessions, fishing, kayaking and three distinct racing formats all sit inside Vice City and the wider state of Leonida, which means the map is meant to be explored between missions and not just crossed on the way to the next objective. The return of the muscle system, now with interactive weightlifting, also signals that character progression and appearance can be shaped by what you choose to do in the world.
It fits what Rockstar has already confirmed: GTA VI is set in the fictional state of Leonida with Vice City as its main city, and it follows Lucia and Jason. The Extended Look showed both characters taking part in these activities, from Lucia boxing indoors to Jason fighting in an outdoor ring, which reinforces that the two leads are playable across this content. The game releases on November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, developed by Rockstar Games and published by Take-Two Interactive.
FAQ
What activities and mini-games are in GTA 6?
The Extended Look showed combat sports like boxing, team sports like basketball, gym sessions, scuba diving, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, skydiving and base jumping, target shooting, and three racing formats: circuit, off-road and illegal night street racing. The list was compiled by Rockstar Mag from the 26-minute presentation. More activities may still be unannounced.
When does GTA 6 come out?
GTA VI releases on November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. It is developed by Rockstar Games and published by Take-Two Interactive. No other platforms or dates have been confirmed.
Where is GTA 6 set?
GTA VI is set in the fictional state of Leonida, with Vice City as its main city. The Extended Look showed activities taking place across Vice City and the surrounding areas of Leonida, including muddy off-road zones. The story follows Lucia and Jason.
How does the muscle system work in GTA 6?
According to Rockstar Mag's breakdown, gym sessions are interactive: Lucia lifts weights using trigger-based timing at 25 pounds per hand, 50 total, with a coach supervising. The muscle system returns with visible consequences, meaning your character's appearance changes based on training. This echoes the system seen in GTA San Andreas.
