4 things from GTA 4 we hope return in GTA 6

Time of India

09-06-2025

As Rockstar Games gears up for the long-awaited release of
Grand Theft Auto VI
, fans are buzzing with excitement, and a fair bit of nostalgia. While
GTA V
brought us a sprawling San Andreas and three playable characters, many still look back at
GTA IV
with fondness. Liberty City wasn't just another sandbox; it was gritty, immersive, and dripping with personality. Here are four standout
GTA IV
details we seriously hope make a comeback in
GTA VI
.
1. Realistic Physics and Car Handling
GTA IV
nailed vehicle physics. Cars were heavy, clunky, and sometimes hard to control… but that's exactly what made them feel real. You couldn't take a 90-degree turn at 100 mph like in
GTA V
without crashing into a hot dog stand. The suspension, weight, and momentum of each vehicle in
GTA IV
brought a grounded, almost simulator-like feel to the driving mechanics. In
GTA VI
, with Rockstar pushing next-gen realism, we hope they blend that weighty feel of
GTA IV
with the smoothness of
GTA V
.
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2. Deep and Gritty Storytelling
Niko Bellic's journey was unlike anything we'd seen in the series before. A former soldier chasing the American dream while haunted by his violent past.
GTA IV
delivered a story that was darker, more personal, and emotionally complex. Every decision, every betrayal, and every character felt grounded in reality. While
GTA VI
seems to be leaning into a modern Bonnie-and-Clyde narrative with Lucia and Jason, we hope it doesn't sacrifice the depth and nuance that made
GTA IV
such a standout in storytelling.
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3. Immersive World Details
Remember the little things? The way pedestrians would pull out umbrellas when it rained? How NPCs reacted to your actions with actual facial expressions? Or how the weather affected your car's grip on the road?
GTA IV
had an incredible attention to detail — radio DJs reacted to story missions, taxi rides were interactive, and the city just
felt
alive. With
GTA VI
's Leonida State rumored to be Rockstar's most ambitious map yet, we're crossing our fingers for that same level of dynamic realism in its world design.
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4. Interactive Friendships & Choices
One of the most unique mechanics in
GTA IV
was the relationship system. Whether you were grabbing a beer with Roman or playing darts with Little Jacob, those hangouts weren't just filler — they built real connections. Plus, the choices you made (like who lived or died) impacted the story in meaningful ways.
GTA VI
would benefit from bringing back this kind of emotional interactivity, especially in a game expected to revolve around loyalty, betrayal, and crime partnerships.
GTA IV
may be over 15 years old, but its legacy still looms large. As we prepare to dive into the sun-soaked chaos of
GTA VI
, we hope Rockstar remembers what made
GTA IV
special — its realism, heart, and gritty depth. If
GTA VI
can revive those elements with modern graphics and gameplay evolution, we might just be looking at the best
GTA
yet.