Reddit User Claiming to Be a GTA 6 Developer Details an Upcoming Game System
A Reddit user with the username Disastrous_Suit5731 claims to have worked on Grand Theft Auto 6 in late 2020. In a post, they revealed details about a heist system built on a balance of risk and reward.
According to the author, the mechanic establishes a direct correlation between the difficulty of a job and its potential payoff: the more valuable the target, the more meticulously each step must be planned. A wide variety of factors can influence the outcome of a heist—for instance, the duration spent on-site and how the player treats the staff. At the same time, the game offers freedom in choosing a playstyle, allowing players to act impulsively and take risks or to build a thoughtful strategy—the surrounding world will dynamically react to the decisions made.
To illustrate, Disastrous_Suit5731 provided several examples:
- Small targets — such as convenience stores and small businesses — feature low security and do not trigger a rapid police response. However, the reward for robbing them will be relatively modest.
- In contrast, luxury boutiques, jewelry stores, and armored cash trucks promise a generous payout, but the risks here are significantly higher. Such locations are equipped with advanced security systems, and law enforcement receives instant notifications about the incident. Any mistake during such an operation can lead to failure, so success in these cases directly depends on thorough preparation.
It is worth noting that this information has not yet received official confirmation from Rockstar Games or Take‑Two Interactive. For now, it remains at the level of a forum user's insider claim.