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Side Activities - Version 26 vs Version 27
Sep 23, 2026, 07:33 AM
Added Extended Look montage activities, the clothing wheel, Snapmatic and body system details, clarified that tennis playability is unconfirmed, fixed glued seams, removed prior-entry comparisons and a community wiki source mention
Sep 23, 2026, 09:27 AM
Corrected Rideout Customs as one of two edition mod shops, and replaced unverifiable on-screen quotations with plain descriptions
11Overview22Grand Theft Auto VI's side activities are spread across the state of Leonida, with outdoor pursuits concentrated around Mount Kalaga National Park and the Grassrivers, water sports along the Leonida Keys coast, and urban entertainment centered in Vice City. The August 2026 Extended Look added a free-roam montage around an area named Bayside, in which seventeen distinct side activities were counted, from airboating and kayaking to backyard wrestling and a shooting range.44Outdoor and Nature66Fishing88Fishing is confirmed on the official Rockstar website as an activity available at Mount Kalaga National Park. An official screenshot shows Jason holding a fishing rod on a boat in broad daylight on calm waters. Trailer 2 also shows Jason and Cal Hampton fishing together from a riverbank. Players can fish from boats, kayaks, docks, and shorelines. Specific mechanics like tackle types and a fish species catalog have not been detailed by Rockstar.1010Hunting1313Hunting is confirmed on the official Rockstar website for the Mount Kalaga area. The national park's forests and canyon terrain provide the setting. Official screenshots show deer herds being stalked by Florida panthers, indicating an active predator-prey ecosystem. The POACH agency (Protection of Animals and Controlled Hunting) patrols the Grassrivers region and will pursue players who engage in illegal poaching. Trailer 1 shows what appear to be alligators tied to the back of a pickup truck with POACH vehicles in pursuit.1515Scuba Diving1717Scuba diving and underwater exploration are confirmed in the Leonida Keys region. An official Rockstar screenshot shows two divers exploring underwater environments. Rockstar's description of the Keys specifically mentions "some of the most beautiful and dangerous waters in all of America." Confirmed scuba equipment includes a mask, oxygen tank, and flippers, allowing deeper dives and extended underwater time compared to standard swimming. Underwater environments include coral reefs, sea turtles, eels, and various fish species.1919Kayaking2121Kayaking is a brand-new activity for the GTA franchise. Official screenshots show characters paddling kayaks upstream on a green-hued river at Mount Kalaga National Park. A flood gauge is visible nearby, which some community analyses interpret as a hint at dynamic water level changes. The kayak functions as a new rideable vehicle type.2323Sports and Fitness2525Gym and Weightlifting2727Working out is confirmed through multiple trailer scenes. Jason is shown bench pressing 265 lbs (roughly 120 kg) at a beachside outdoor gym in Trailer 2. Lucia is shown hitting a punching bag in a training facility. Previews of the Extended Look reported that the protagonists' builds visibly respond to their eating and exercise habits, and Rockstar North's head of development has described diet and training as changing weight and muscle. Gym training also appears in the showcase's free-roam montage.2929MMA and Cage Fighting3131In Trailer 2, Lucia is shown throwing a high kick at an opponent wearing red shorts inside a steel cage. This confirms some form of MMA-style cage fighting as either a side activity or story mission. Lucia's backstory (her father taught her to fight from a young age) supports cage fighting as a character-relevant activity. Separate scenes show Lucia in boxing and training sequences.3333Mini Golf3535Mini golf is a new addition to the GTA franchise. An official Rockstar screenshot shows Cal Hampton posing on a miniature golf course decorated with alligator-themed props, waterfalls, and artificial rock structures. The course draws real-world inspiration from Congo River Golf in Orlando, Florida.3737Basketball3939Basketball courts are visible in Trailer 2. An overhead aerial shot shows a rooftop court in Vice City with approximately five NPCs, one of whom is shooting free throws. A basketball hoop is also attached to Jason's house. The protagonists were also shown shooting hoops in the Extended Look's free-roam montage.4141Tennis4343Tennis courts are visible in trailer footage and official screenshots. Rockstar has not confirmed whether tennis is playable.4545Beach Football4747Beach American football was spotted by fans doing frame-by-frame analysis of Trailer 2 footage. NPCs are shown playing on a beach setting. This appears to be a new beach-specific activity.4949Pool and Billiards5151Jason is shown playing pool with Cal in a bar setting in Trailer 2. Pool tables are visible in multiple bar interiors.5353Racing and Vehicle Activities5555Gellhorn International Raceway5757A confirmed motorsport racing facility located in Port Gellhorn, which is reported to lie in Kelly County. The raceway has a main road course and a drag strip with grandstands. The layout draws real-world inspiration from Sebring International Raceway in Florida, while the drag strip is modeled after Gainesville Raceway. Racing events at this venue are strongly implied by the facility's presence and design.5959Dirt Bike Racing6161Trail riders and dirt bikes are visible in trailers blazing through Mount Kalaga's terrain. A Weazel News ticker in Trailer 1 references "dirt-bike dirt-bags," confirming off-road riding as an activity in the national park region. Competitive time trials and terrain challenges are implied by the presence of organized rider groups.62+Trail riders and dirt bikes are visible in trailers blazing through Mount Kalaga's terrain. A news ticker in Trailer 1 also jokes about dirt bikers.6363Thrillbilly Mud Club6565The Thrillbilly Mud Club appears in Trailer 1 as a confirmed off-road recreation park. The facility is an open, muddy off-road course near a forest with a central wooden viewing platform. Vehicles present in the scene include ATVs, swamp buggies, and monster trucks on lifted wheels. The club is directly based on Redneck Mud Park, a real Florida off-road recreation facility. Mudding challenges and off-road racing activities are implied.6767Street Racing and Car Meets6969Street racing is confirmed through a top-down view of a street race meetup visible in trailer footage. Car meets and lowrider shows appear in Trailer 1, with a lineup of customized lowriders (including an Albany Buccaneer Custom, Vapid Chino, and Schyster PMP 700) pulling up to a meet at the Stockyard area. These scenes confirm that the car culture social scene is a significant part of Vice City life.7171Classic Car Collection7373The Classic Car Collection is a special commission introduced with the game's Ultimate Edition. Players work for Wyman, a collector and fixer, tracking down abandoned classic and work-in-progress project cars across Leonida and restoring them to their former glory. Four of the restorable vehicles are exclusive to the Ultimate Edition.7676Nightlife and Entertainment7878Nightclubs and Dancing8080Jason and Lucia are shown dancing at a nightclub called NINE 1 NINE in Trailer 2. The club is a reference to the real-world E11EVEN nightclub in Downtown Miami. A second scene shows a DJ mixing for a crowded dance floor. Dancing is confirmed as an interactive activity in club environments.8282Strip Clubs8484Strip clubs appear in GTA VI. Boobie Ike's Jack of Hearts club is a named location in Vice City that appears in both trailers. A separate scene shows a club with a "Make It Rain Monday" banner, dancers on stage, and patrons throwing cash, and the Extended Look's free-roam montage showed the protagonists showering strip club dancers with dollar bills.85+Strip clubs appear in GTA VI. Boobie Ike's Jack of Hearts club is a named location in Vice City that appears in both trailers. A separate scene shows a club with a banner advertising a money-throwing night, dancers on stage, and patrons throwing cash, and the Extended Look's free-roam montage showed the protagonists showering strip club dancers with dollar bills.8686Bars and Drinking8888Multiple trailer scenes show Jason and his associates drinking at bars and during social gatherings. Rooftop bar locations are visible in Vice City. A specific sequence shows the group chugging beers in an outdoor setting. Jason is also shown leaving a bodega carrying a six-pack.9090Ferris Wheel9292A large ferris wheel is visible in Trailer 2 near central Vice City, adjacent to a pier. It is modeled after the Skyviews Miami Observation Wheel at Bayside Marketplace. Whether the ferris wheel is rideable as an interactive activity has not been explicitly confirmed, but it is a confirmed landmark.9494Watching TV9696Jason is shown on his couch watching television in Trailer 2. The TV displays the Phil's Ammu-Nation commercial. A DualShock-style controller and gaming console are visible on the table nearby, hinting at in-game video game playing as a meta activity, though this has not been explicitly confirmed as interactive.9898Water Activities100100Jet Skiing102102Jason and Lucia are shown riding a two-person jet ski (Speedophile Seashark) together in Trailer 2. A jet ski is also shown being towed on a trailer behind a Bravado Bison pickup truck at the 0:35 mark of Trailer 2, demonstrating the towing mechanic.104104Boating106106Various watercraft are available for recreational use across Leonida's coastline and waterways. Airboats (fan boats) are new to the franchise and designed for the Grassrivers swamp region. Speedboats, yachts, dive boats, and dinghies have all been spotted in trailer footage. The opening shot of Trailer 1 shows a Vapid Bobcat XL towing a recreational bow rider motorboat on a trailer.108108Boat Workshop110110Trailer 2 includes a shot inside a boat workshop with boats being serviced, implying that players can customize and modify watercraft in addition to road vehicles.112112Economy and Shopping114114Store Robberies116116Store robberies are confirmed as returning interactive gameplay. In the opening of Trailer 2, Jason is shown holding up a store clerk at gunpoint. Trailer 1 shows Jason and Lucia robbing Uncle Jack's Liquor and a gas station.118118Phil's Ammu-Nation120120Phil's Ammu-Nation is the confirmed gun store, appearing in Trailer 2 as an in-game commercial. Phil, the proprietor, is shown firing an M249 SAW from his store's rooftop. See Weapons and Combat for the full weapons list.122122Rideout Customs124124Rideout Customs is the confirmed vehicle modification shop. The name appears on a sticker on a custom truck in Trailer 1.125+Rideout Customs is one of two vehicle mod shops named in the Ultimate Edition copy, alongside One-Eyed Willie's, and is open only with that edition. A Rideout Customs decal also appears on a truck in Trailer 1.126126Clothing Stores128128Clothing shopping is confirmed through Trailer 2 footage showing branded clothing and outfit changes. The GTA-universe Eris sportswear brand is visible on character clothing. The Extended Look showed an in-field clothing wheel for changing outfits, used on screen to put on a mask before a store robbery.130130Social Media and Phone132132In-Game Social Media134134Both trailers feature extensive in-game social media footage styled as user-generated content. Short-form videos with captions, likes, and comments are displayed on platforms parodying TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. These social media posts serve as a framing device throughout Trailer 1's opening sequence.136136Phone Camera138138Numerous scenes in both trailers are framed as smartphone video recordings, shot in vertical format with social media watermarks. The Extended Look named the camera and photo app Snapmatic, and previews reported that the protagonists cannot upload their own photos to it because, as fugitives, they avoid leaving a digital trail. See In-Game Phone and Apps.140140Other Activities142142Community Service144144At the 1:27 mark of Trailer 1, Lucia is shown in a high-visibility community service vest picking up litter. This is tied to her ankle bracelet and post-prison parole conditions at the game's opening. Whether this is a repeatable side activity or purely a story-scripted sequence is unclear. The reflective strips on her vest are rendered with detailed retro-reflective material, suggesting Rockstar put notable art effort into this sequence.146146Confirmed Activities Summary148148ActivityCategoryLocationSourceFishingOutdoorMount Kalaga, riversOfficial website, Trailer 2HuntingOutdoorMount Kalaga, GrassriversOfficial websiteScuba DivingOutdoorLeonida KeysOfficial screenshotKayakingOutdoorMount Kalaga riversOfficial screenshotGym / WeightliftingSportsBeach gyms, training facilitiesTrailer 2MMA Cage FightingSportsVice CityTrailer 2Mini GolfSportsVice City areaOfficial screenshotBasketballSportsVice City rooftops, Jason's houseTrailer 2Beach FootballSportsVice City beachesTrailer 2 (frame analysis)Pool / BilliardsSportsVarious barsTrailer 2Gellhorn International RacewayRacingPort GellhornOfficial confirmationDirt Bike RacingRacingMount KalagaTrailer 1 and 2Thrillbilly Mud ClubRacingRural LeonidaTrailer 1Street RacingRacingVice City streetsTrailer footageCar MeetsRacingStockyard and Vice CityTrailer 1Nightclubs / DancingNightlifeNINE 1 NINE, Vice CityTrailer 2Strip ClubsNightlifeJack of Hearts and Vice CityTrailer 1 and 2Bars / DrinkingNightlifeVarious locationsTrailer 1 and 2Jet SkiingWaterVice City coast, KeysTrailer 2BoatingWaterGrassrivers, Keys, coastTrailersStore RobberiesEconomyVarious storesTrailer 1 and 2Phil's Ammu-NationEconomyLeonidaTrailer 2Rideout CustomsEconomyLeonidaTrailer 1Clothing StoresEconomyVice CityTrailer 2Boat WorkshopEconomyLeonidaTrailer 2In-Game Social MediaSocialPhoneTrailer 1 and 2Phone CameraSocialPhoneTrailer 1 and 2Community ServiceStoryVice CityTrailer 1Watching TVLeisurePlayer homesTrailer 2Classic Car CollectionRacingLeonidaUltimate Edition revealTennis (courts only; playability unconfirmed)SportsVarious courtsTrailer footageBackyard WrestlingSportsNot specifiedExtended Look montageShooting RangeSportsNot specifiedExtended Look montage
