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Gameplay / Police system

Gameplay

The GTA 6 police & wanted system

Updated September 2026

GTA games have used an escalating wanted-level system since the original. Here's what trailer footage hints at for GTA 6.

What's shown

Trailer footage includes police chase sequences and a jail/booking scene involving Lucia, suggesting consequences for getting caught go beyond a simple wanted-level reset.

Historical context

Previous entries have used a star-based wanted system with escalating police response. Whether GTA 6 keeps, expands, or overhauls this system hasn't been confirmed in detail.