Rockstar’s GTA 6 is already shaping up as more than another open-world sandbox: the newest trailer and official materials spotlight a growing menu of “everyday” activities in Vice City. For players, that matters because it’s not just about missions—it's about what you can do when the story pauses.
What happened: GTA 6’s Vice City fills out with activities
GTA 6, the next chapter from Rockstar Games, has been drawing attention throughout development, and its recently released trailer shows creators continually refining the experience by adding new, interesting in-game activities. While not everything is confirmed to the same degree, the footage and official site point to a broad mix of leisure, sports, and outdoor pursuits.
Nightlife and social spaces appear to be back on the menu, including strip clubs and nightclubs. The trailer-era details suggest players will be able to visit them as customers, while it remains unclear whether characters can fully participate in performances using Lucia as the dancer.
Sports and recreation also stand out. A basketball hoop near Jason’s house hints that basketball may be playable as a side activity—and rumors extend to the possibility of full basketball games. Boxing is shown in the ring with the main female protagonist, implying fights may be something players can join rather than only watch. Weightlifting makes a clear return as well, with early trailer frames showing a character bench pressing 120 kg.
Outside the city, the official materials and visuals broaden the list further: fishing appears to include both boat rides and time spent on the water, golf returns as a familiar activity from Vice City, and diving could be included based on images from the official game website. Classic pastimes like billiards are also mentioned, alongside hunting, which Rockstar confirmed on the official site even though it wasn’t featured in the trailer. Motocross and kayaking round out the outdoor roster, with official-site imagery suggesting motocross tracks and kayaking offering a slower, quieter alternative to city life.
Why it matters: more than missions, more ways to live in Vice City
This isn’t just a checklist of mini-games—it signals Rockstar’s intent to make Vice City feel lived-in, with activities that mirror real-world routines. The source material specifically frames GTA 6’s world as aiming to be close to real life, and the activity list reflects that approach.
Even the “low-stakes” options point to variety in how players spend time between story beats. Nightlife locations create social/atmosphere moments. Sports and combat activities like basketball, boxing, and weightlifting add gameplay structure beyond driving and shooting. Meanwhile, fishing, diving, hunting, and kayaking expand the game’s pacing and environments, offering both relaxation and danger.
There’s also a practical curiosity for players: gambling via a lottery booth is shown in a scene involving a store stop, raising the question of whether characters can actually participate. If it’s interactive, it would further deepen how the world systems connect to day-to-day behavior.
What to watch next: confirmations, interactivity, and the “full experience”
With just over a year until release, the activity set could still change. The big open questions revolve around how much interactivity players will truly get.
First, sports: basketball is teased visually, but whether it becomes full games or stays a limited side activity is still uncertain. Second, nightlife: visiting strip clubs and nightclubs seems likely, but whether players can dance as Lucia is not confirmed. Third, gambling: the presence of a lottery booth suggests potential participation, but the source doesn’t guarantee it.
Finally, the transport and exploration angle is worth tracking. The subway is confirmed as returning, including the ability to ride Miami’s underground trains and potentially take on the role of a train operator. If Rockstar expands these systems further, it could reshape how players move through the map and experience Vice City’s density.
Practical takeaways for players and fans
- Expect Vice City to support more “between-missions” gameplay, not just story missions and crime.
- Watch for clearer signals on basketball and whether it’s playable as full games versus a simpler side activity.
- If you like roleplay and atmosphere, nightlife venues (strip clubs and nightclubs) look like a likely destination.
- Outdoor players should track updates on fishing, diving, hunting, and kayaking for environment variety.
- Keep an eye on whether the lottery booth becomes interactive gambling, since the trailer scene raises the possibility.
| Activity | What the source suggests |
|---|---|
| Strip clubs & nightclubs | Players can visit; dancing as Lucia is unclear |
| Basketball | Hoop appears near Jason’s house; full games rumored |
| Subway | Confirmed return; riding and possibly operating trains |
| Hunting | Confirmed on the official game website |
| Golf | Shown as returning based on the new trailer |
Expert View
GTA 6’s activity list reads like Rockstar is doubling down on “world simulation” rather than only spectacle. For players, that’s exciting because it turns Vice City into a place you can keep returning to even when you’re not chasing the next objective. For the studio, it’s a risk too: the more systems you promise—sports, leisure, transport, gambling—the more players will judge the details of interactivity. The upside is clear: if even a portion of these activities feel robust, GTA 6 could deliver one of the most lived-in open worlds the franchise has seen.
FAQ
Will GTA 6 let players dance at strip clubs as Lucia?
The source indicates players should be able to visit strip clubs and nightclubs, but whether dancing as Lucia is possible is not confirmed.
Is basketball playable in GTA 6?
The trailer shows a basketball hoop near Jason’s house, suggesting basketball may be playable, but rumors about full games aren’t confirmed.
What’s confirmed about GTA 6 activities on the official site?
Rockstar confirmed hunting on the official game website, and the subway’s return is also presented as coming back with ride-and-operator possibilities.

