With Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6)expected to launch later this year, fans are eagerly speculating about how Rockstar Games will leverage current-gen hardware to deliver groundbreaking gameplay. While official footage remains scarce, a recent clip from Driveclub—a 2014 PS4 racing game—has sparked excitement about what Grand Theft Auto VI could achieve.
Posted on the GTA 6 subreddit, the video showcases first-person racing through a snowy mountain pass, with stunning weather effects and realistic vehicle handling. Despite being a decade old, Driveclub’s visuals and physics still hold up today, leading fans to wonder if Grand Theft Auto VI could push racing mechanics even further.

Why Driveclub Has Fans Excited
The Driveclub clip highlights several features that Grand Theft Auto VI could potentially enhance:
- Dynamic Weather Effects – Rain, snow, and lighting that react realistically to the environment.
- Immersive First-Person Driving – A cockpit view with detailed interiors and physics-based handling.
- Next-Gen Realism – Enhanced textures, reflections, and environmental details.
Imagine GTA VI rides and races looking like that…
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Fans on Reddit were quick to praise Driveclub’s legacy, with one user noting:
“Crazy how no other game has replicated its rain effects. This was ahead of its time.”
Another added:
*”If *GTA 6* can deliver driving like this on top of everything else, it’ll be insane.”*
Realistic Expectations for GTA 6
While the Driveclub footage has set high expectations, some fans caution that Grand Theft Auto VI won’t specialize in any one gameplay style. As one Redditor pointed out:
“It won’t have racing as good as a racing game, shooting as tight as a shooter, or melee as deep as a fighter—but it’ll combine them all into one incredible package.”
Rockstar’s strength lies in creating a living, breathing world where multiple gameplay systems coexist. While driving mechanics may not match a pure racing sim, the overall immersion and open-world freedom could make Grand Theft Auto VI’s vehicle handling the best in the series.
Could GTA 6 Redefine Racing in Open-World Games?
Given Rockstar’s track record with GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2, it’s likely that Grand Theft Auto VI will feature:
- More realistic vehicle physics (weight, suspension, and damage modeling).
- Enhanced weather and road conditions affecting handling.
- Deeper customization for cars and other vehicles.
If the studio can incorporate even some of Driveclub’s visual and mechanical brilliance, Grand Theft Auto VI could set a new standard for open-world driving.
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A Glimpse of What’s Possible
While Grand Theft Auto VI’s racing mechanics won’t be identical to a dedicated sim, Rockstar has the opportunity to deliver the most immersive driving experience in the franchise’s history. With current-gen power at their disposal, the possibilities are thrilling.
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