GTA 6 Driving Learns From GTA 4 But Remains Accessible Like GTA 5

Rockstar Games has positioned GTA 6's driving mechanics as a deliberate hybrid approach, drawing heavier physics from GTA 4 while maintaining the accessibility that defined GTA 5's controls. This decision appears to be a response to criticism that the extended look trailer made GTA 6 feel too similar to its predecessor. Actor Ned Luke, who voiced Michael in GTA 5, has publicly disagreed with those similarity complaints, suggesting the game offers enough distinction to warrant its own identity. The driving model represents Rockstar's attempt to satisfy players who wanted more grounded vehicle handling without alienating the broader audience accustomed to GTA 5's more forgiving mechanics.