7 things Rockstar should not bring back in GTA 6

Rockstar is gearing up for what could be its biggest release ever with GTA 6. With a new setting, new protagonists, and next-gen realism, expectations are sky-high. But as much as we want them to bring in the best of GTA history, there are also a few things we’d rather not see again. Here are seven things Rockstar should leave in the past.Yes, GTA 5 had its moments, but let’s be honest, gunplay in GTA has never felt as fluid or fun as it should. It’s often sluggish, with sticky auto-aim and weird hit detection. GTA 6 needs smoother shooting that feels modern and satisfying, especially since games like Red Dead 2 already nailed it.How many times do we need to deliver packages or chase random NPCs for pocket change? Side missions in GTA 5 became painfully predictable after a point. In GTA 6, Rockstar should focus on depth and variety, not just quantity.GTA Online introduced tons of businesses, but let’s be real, many of them became cash drains unless you played nonstop. In single-player, they were often worse. If businesses come back in GTA 6, they need to feel meaningful, profitable, and impactful to the story.While the three-character system in GTA 5 was innovative, switching mid-mission often felt forced and awkward. With Jason and Lucia, if dual protagonists are returning, Rockstar should tighten the transitions and make the swaps feel more organic, or just stick to one playable character.Nothing kills pacing faster than being forced to drive 10 minutes across the map just to start a mission, especially when there's no fast travel. GTA 6 should give players smarter options: fast-travel, ride-sharing, or at least mission checkpoints that don’t reset halfway across the state.Buying 10 apartments, 20 cars, and five yachts in GTA Online sounds fun—until you realize most of them serve zero purpose. If GTA 6 includes economy and real estate, these features should be meaningful. Owning property should open up new missions, side stories, or character perks, not just be a money sink.We get it: GTA loves making fun of America, influencers, politics, and pop culture. But sometimes it’s too much, bordering on annoying. In GTA 6, Rockstar should strike a balance: keep the humor, but don’t make every billboard, radio host, or tweet a parody.GTA 6 has the power to redefine open-world gaming. By trimming some of the baggage from past titles, Rockstar can deliver a cleaner, smarter, and more immersive experience. Leave the junk behind, and let’s move forward into Leonida with only the best in the backpack.