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Famitsu · Rob Nelson ·

GTA 6 Lets You Escape Without Killing Police or Civilians

Jason and Lucia are criminals who would rather get away than leave bodies, and GTA 6 gives you tools for that. Rockstar North's Rob Nelson described them to Japanese magazine Famitsu.

By GTA 6 Activities desk · Published

A driver's view of police cars and officers stopped ahead on a Vice City street, from Trailer 2.
© Rockstar Games · Trailer 2 frame

What it changes in the game

  1. GTA 6 wanted levelNew

    Suppressive fire is new to the series: "you can deliberately miss and fire your shots near to them instead, which may confuse or startle the opponent and allow you time to make your escape." Press preview [1][2]

  2. GTA 6 vehiclesNew

    Disabling a police truck by shooting its tyres is one of the examples given, instead of shooting the officers inside. Press preview [1]

  3. GTA 6 store robberyNew

    Nelson: "We wanted to give players the choice not to kill police or civilians while trying to get away," and "there are quite a few moments where you can make progress without killing anyone." Press preview [1][2]

Still unknown: Whether a full playthrough with no kills is possible.

Sources

  1. Kotaku — GTA 6 will give you a new way to avoid killing cops and civilians (Famitsu interview with Rob Nelson), Aug 28, 2026 · checked Oct 3, 2026
  2. Famitsu interview with Rockstar's Rob Nelson, English translation (GTAVice.net), Sep 9, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026

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