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GTA 6's Latest Trailer Is Hiding A Mind-Blowing Upgrade
A fan-discovered detail in GTA 6's second trailer reveals that NPC drivers can now overtake from oncoming lanes, signaling a major leap in AI behavior and open-world realism.
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With the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI launching in December 2023 and the second following in May 2025, fans have been eagerly dissecting every frame for clues about the highly anticipated title. Although Rockstar has yet to release an official gameplay trailer, the community continues to uncover hidden details that suggest the game will be far more advanced than its predecessors.
Why it matters
In previous months, fans have already spotted next-gen features in GTA VI's trailers, and it seems as though this latest discovery is further proof that Rockstar is going all out when it comes to realism, especially on Leonida's roads. Spotted by one user over on r/GTA6, it seems as though driving will be a lot riskier, as NPC drivers will now be able to overtake other vehicles, even from oncoming lanes. Gone are the days when drivers will wait in queues of traffic. It seems as though they will be in just as big of a rush as you and will try and overtake at any possibility, which could lead to even more crashes than usual. 'If you look at the bikers on the right corner, you can see they are actually overtaking from the oncoming lane. I think this is new, so NPC driving and riding is also improved,' the post reads.
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This is just one example of the various improvements Rockstar is seemingly making when it comes to key features of the Grand Theft Auto franchise. After all, the 'auto' part plays a large role, and causing mayhem on the roads is about to hit fever pitch if this discovery is true.
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Fans are already impressed with what this small detail could mean for Grand Theft Auto VI as a whole. 'I really really loved this detail,' one user said. 'I know it's small, but it really shows that the AI is way smarter.' Another agreed, adding, 'No one is ready for the level they're aiming for with AI. Some people out there are really expecting the game to just be a bigger and graphically better GTA 5 where in fact it's going to be something way way way more advanced on every level. It's going to change the whole open world genre.'