GTA 6 Record / Gameplay Features
Six-Star Wanted System
Also called wanted level, six stars, police wanted system.
- First shown in
- Extended Look (2026-08-27)
- Source strength
- Major press
- Type
- police
- Checked
- 2026-08-28
Rockstar North co-studio head Rob Nelson confirmed to press following the August 2026 previews that GTA VI's wanted system returns to six stars, last seen in earlier era GTA titles, replacing GTA V's five-star cap. One star is described as easy to shake, while six stars produces a high-chaos, heavily armed police response. The system was demonstrated during the Extended Look and detailed further in hands-off preview sessions Rockstar gave to outlets including IGN and GamesRadar in late August 2026.
Key facts
- Maximum wanted level raised from five stars (GTA V) to six
- Confirmed by Rob Nelson in press interviews around the Extended Look
- Demonstrated in the 27 Aug 2026 gameplay video
- Higher stars bring more aggressive and better-equipped police
Where this comes from
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