Grand Theft Auto games have always juggled their crime stories with a heaping of satire pointed at American life, culture, and politics. Broadly, GTA VI looks closer in tone to Grand Theft Auto IV, a more serious-minded entry set in Liberty City, the franchise’s answer to New York. But An Extended Look also includes signs that the game will squeeze plenty of American satire into the margins, including a note-perfect parody of an antidepressant ad and a commercial for a meaty fast food sandwich that contains a mere 30,000 calories.
Any other details I should know?
Fans will surely find more as they pore over the trailer over the next few days, but a few things stand out immediately. At one point, Jason pets a dog and gets a little stat boost, implying that the game will have a real-time morality system based on the player’s actions. Carjacking, too, seems to be more complicated, with one parked car giving Jason the option to break in with a slim jim or smash a window. And then there’s the music—always all-important when you spend so much time driving around, listening to the radio. An Extended Look includes songs including the Bellamy Brothers’ “Let Your Love Flow,” Depeche Mode’s “People Are People,” Cliff Richard’s “Devil Woman,” and (former Vice City Stories star!) Phil Collins’ “Against All Odds.” Rockstar’s Rupert Humphries has also revealed that the game will include nods, both musically and narratively to Florida’s explosive real-life hip-hop scene.
Okay, I’m sold. When can I play it?
November 19. Schedule your vacation days from work while you still can—chances are you won’t be the only one calling out that week.
