Ethan Crossfield 
Optional activities have long been a major part of the Grand Theft Auto experience. They give players reasons to explore beyond missions, create space for experimentation, and often become some of the series' most memorable distractions. Grand Theft Auto VI's extended look continued that tradition, showing Jason and Lucia taking part in a wide range of sports, races, training exercises, and outdoor pursuits. Rockstar has not confirmed that every moment represents a fully playable activity, but the footage provides a useful preview of what Leonida may offer away from its criminal storyline.
Races and vehicles built for exploration
Driving remains central to GTA 6, but the footage suggests that players will have more structured ways to enjoy Leonida's roads and waterways. One sequence places the player in a rally car on a dedicated race course, while another shows Lucia competing on a dirt bike against other bikes, ATVs, and what appears to be a car. These scenes point to both conventional motorsport and rougher off-road competition.
The water appears just as important. Jason and Lucia are shown kayaking, while separate clips feature jet skis and an airboat. The jet ski sequence looks like a race, with Lucia following two other riders around a bend, although no interface confirms that interpretation. The airboat, meanwhile, seems especially suited to Leonida's Florida-inspired wetlands. These vehicles could make the map feel more varied than a collection of streets connecting missions.
Training, competition, and physical challenges
Lucia is shown using a bench press, apparently with a control scheme that requires both triggers to raise and lower the bar. Jason was also seen lifting weights in an earlier trailer, making this the clearest indication yet that strength training may be an interactive feature rather than background animation. It recalls the character-development flavor associated with weightlifting in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
Other clips broaden the selection of physical activities. Lucia practices with automatic weapons and a pistol in a setting resembling a military facility, suggesting a shooting range or training exercise. Jason also enters a backyard wrestling match and takes a decisive loss, while a basketball scene shows him making a successful shot. The footage does not establish whether basketball includes opponents or whether wrestling has a broader competitive structure.
Leisure, nightlife, and the natural world
Not every activity is about winning. The protagonists are shown at a strip club, where Jason appears to throw money, and the footage places both characters at the venue together. Another brief scene has Jason sitting on a couch while parody commercials play, which may indicate that watching television is once again an available pastime, though that interpretation remains tentative.
The most striking outdoor sequence takes place underwater. GTA 6 appears to go beyond ordinary swimming with scuba diving, showing one protagonist exploring an underwater cave or similar submerged location. Base jumping or parachuting also returns in the footage, even though no organized challenge is visible. Together with kayaking and airboating, these moments suggest that Leonida's coastline, rivers, and wetlands could support activities as varied as its urban areas.
Key points
- The extended look shows racing, off-road driving, kayaking, jet skiing, and airboating.
- Weightlifting appears to be an interactive mechanic for Jason and Lucia.
- Shooting, wrestling, basketball, parachuting, and scuba diving are also visible.
- Some scenes, including television viewing and the jet ski sequence, remain unconfirmed as playable activities.
Activities spotted in the footage
| Activity | What the footage shows | Playable status |
|---|---|---|
| Rally racing | A proper rally car on a dedicated course | Not confirmed |
| Weightlifting | Lucia uses a bench press with apparent trigger controls | Strongly suggested |
| Scuba diving | A protagonist explores an underwater cave-like area | Not confirmed |
| Basketball | Jason makes a successful shot | Scope unclear |
Expert View
The footage signals that Rockstar is treating Leonida as more than a backdrop for missions. A broad mix of structured competitions, character-training systems, nightlife, and environmental exploration could give GTA 6 a strong long-term sandbox appeal. For the community, the key question is how deeply these activities are implemented: a brief cinematic appearance is different from a repeatable minigame with progression, opponents, or meaningful rewards. Until Rockstar provides more detail, the safest conclusion is that the extended look establishes an unusually wide menu of possibilities rather than a complete list of confirmed side modes.
