GTA 6 NPCs will notice players carrying weapons in public and report them to police. This marks a shift from earlier entries where armed players attracted no attention. Previews confirm the return of the six-star wanted level system.
NPC Reactions to Visible Weapons
According to GameSpot coverage of previews, players cannot carry shotguns or rocket launchers openly without NPCs calling the police. The change adds realism to how characters respond to potential threats.
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