GTA 6 Best Weapons Predictions: Every Weapon We Expect in Vice City

Every Weapon We Expect in GTA 6

Grand Theft Auto VI is returning to Vice City, and with it comes an entirely new arsenal. Based on trailer analysis, historical patterns from the series, and credible leaks, here is a comprehensive breakdown of every weapon category we expect to see at launch.

Handguns

The pistol category has been a staple since the original GTA. Expect a standard semi-automatic pistol as the starter weapon, a heavy pistol with higher damage and slower fire rate, and at least one revolver variant. The trailers show what appears to be a compact pistol that Lucia holsters differently from previous protagonists, suggesting a revamped weapon-handling animation system.

GTA V introduced weapon customization with extended magazines, suppressors, and flashlights. GTA 6 will almost certainly expand this system. Trailer footage shows weapon attachments that look more detailed than GTA V, suggesting a deeper modification system possibly influenced by Red Dead Redemption 2’s weapon maintenance mechanics.

Submachine Guns

The SMG category traditionally fills the gap between pistols and assault rifles. Expect a compact SMG for drive-by shooting, a standard SMG with moderate stats across the board, and a high-end option like a P90-style bullpup design. Vice City’s criminal underworld in the 1980s-meets-modern setting suggests weapons that blend classic and contemporary designs.

Assault Rifles

This will be the workhorse category for most combat encounters. A standard AR-15 style rifle, a bullpup variant, and a heavy battle rifle are all likely inclusions. GTA V had five assault rifles at launch, and GTA 6 will probably match or exceed that count.

The trailer shows a combat sequence where the protagonist fires what appears to be a carbine with a red dot sight, confirming that optic attachments return. The recoil animation looks more pronounced than GTA V, suggesting a more realistic gunplay system.

Shotguns

Expect a pump-action shotgun, a semi-automatic combat shotgun, and a sawed-off for close-range devastation. The series has consistently included these three archetypes. A new addition could be a magazine-fed tactical shotgun, given their popularity in modern shooters and their visual appeal.

Sniper Rifles

A standard bolt-action sniper and a semi-automatic marksman rifle are guaranteed. GTA V’s Heavy Sniper was one of the most satisfying weapons in the game, and a spiritual successor with even more destructive capability is likely. Thermal and night vision scopes will probably return.

Heavy Weapons

RPGs, grenade launchers, and miniguns have been series staples. GTA 6 will include all three. The question is whether Rockstar adds new entries like guided missiles, drone-deployed ordnance, or vehicle-mounted weapon systems that players can detach and carry. The increased focus on technology in the modern Vice City setting makes experimental weapons plausible.

Melee Weapons

The baseball bat, knife, and golf club are practically guaranteed. GTA Vice City (2002) had one of the best melee weapon selections in the series, including a katana and chainsaw. A return to Vice City would be the perfect excuse to bring back fan favorites alongside new options like machetes appropriate to the Florida-inspired setting.

Throwables and Explosives

Grenades, sticky bombs, Molotov cocktails, and proximity mines should all return. The trailer shows an explosion with a blast radius and particle effect that looks significantly more detailed than GTA V, suggesting improved explosion physics. Smoke grenades and flashbangs may also appear given their utility in the more tactical combat encounters hinted at in the trailers.

New Weapon Predictions

Based on the modern Vice City setting, these are weapons that could debut in GTA 6:

• Taser/Stun Gun: A non-lethal option for stealth approaches to missions
• Crossbow: Quiet ranged weapon for stealth, following RDR2’s bow mechanics
• Flare Gun: Doubles as a weapon and signal device, fitting the coastal setting
• Harpoon Gun: Vice City is surrounded by water, making this a logical addition
• Drone Weapons: Small explosive drones for tactical advantage

Weapon Customization Predictions

GTA 6 is expected to have the deepest weapon customization in the series. Beyond the standard suppressors and extended magazines, expect:

• Multiple camo and skin options per weapon
• Modular attachment systems with trade-offs (a heavier barrel improves accuracy but slows aim speed)
• Weapon degradation borrowed from RDR2, requiring cleaning and maintenance
• Custom weapon loadout presets that can be saved and swapped at safehouses
• Weapon wheel improvements with faster swapping and categorized sub-menus

How to Prepare

When GTA 6 launches, weapon unlock progression will gate your access to the best gear. Based on previous games, focus on story progression first since many weapons unlock through mission completion. Save your money early and invest in weapon upgrades rather than buying every weapon immediately. The starter pistol with full upgrades often outperforms a stock mid-tier weapon.