This may be the best news for impatient fans. A GTA 6 gameplay video, which recently appeared on the web, reveals an unexpected but spectacular element: almost instantaneous loading times. A detail that could well change the way you play a Rockstar game.
Scheduled for November 19, 2026, GTA 6 promises a truly next-gen experience, and leaks continue to fuel the excitement. “It’s crazy to think about, but 2026 is the release year for GTA 6.”
An immediate character change between Lucia and Jason
In the video deleted shortly after its release, Jason and Lucia were seen in a motel. The player switches from one to the other in a fraction of a second. “The transition from Lucia to Jason is instantaneous.”
This system is reminiscent of the one already introduced in GTA 5, but this time, without any cuts or visible loading screens. The game here takes full advantage of the capabilities of current consoles, PS5 and Xbox Series X, which had already shone in this area with Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.
Rockstar has not officially commented on these leaks, but for many, this fluidity suggests a complete overhaul of the RAGE engine’s loading architecture. “If Rockstar’s character switching system is representative, I will be a very happy player.”
Well-hidden clues in GTA Online updates
For several months, some players have noticed unusual features discreetly integrated into GTA Online. A way to test technical innovations planned for GTA 6? Everything suggests so.
The latest update introduced the ability for the avatar to train or enter many buildings without apparent transition. “Some new elements of GTA Online include the ability to exercise and enter many new buildings without interruption, which bodes well for GTA 6’s loading times.”
These additions, although unnoticed by some, could indicate that Rockstar is using GTA Online as a testing ground before the release of GTA 6.
A huge step forward from GTA 5 and Red Dead 2
If these performances are confirmed, GTA 6 would correct one of the major faults criticized by its predecessors. GTA 5, like Red Dead Redemption 2, displayed loading times that were considered interminable, sometimes enough to discourage a quick launch.
Gameplay leaks suggest a much smoother experience, adapted to the expectations of modern players. It remains to be seen whether this performance gain will also be verified in the open world of Vice City, when it comes to moving from one district to another or loading a multiplayer game.