Summary
- Take-Two Interactive has filed a patent for new in-game animation and movement mechanics for Grand Theft Auto 6, suggesting advancements in character locomotion and realism.
- Leaks and speculation surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6's development include details on protagonists and weather conditions, sparking excitement among fans.
- The new patent introduces building blocks that define character movements and animations based on data changes, allowing for more diverse and natural reactions to combat, weather, and interactions with NPCs. This could create a more dynamic gaming experience.
A new patent from Take-Two Interactive reveals a fresh approach to in-game animation and movements in Grand Theft Auto 6 that differ from previous titles under the company's umbrella. Fans who are expecting new changes to come to the Grand Theft Auto franchise can read about the new patent that introduces some advanced mechanics that improve character movements and animations.
With Grand Theft Auto 6's whereabouts still in question, fans of the gaming franchise from Rockstar Games are only left to speculation and leaks. As of recent, leaks involving Grand Theft Auto 6's development include details on protagonists, buggy PC versions, realistic weather conditions, and more. While these are merely leaks that have been reported, eagle-eyed consumers can look to official documents to start pondering what Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive will offer with the new GTA installment.
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Patent number US 11,620,781 BI was applied by Take-Two Interactive, and it describes a new system and method for virtual character locomotion. In short, the patent introduces imperative building blocks that are used to define character movements and animation based on data changes within the gaming engine. This allows for more diverse and realistic character locomotion that offers a wide range of animations to be put on screen. With it, in-game characters can react more naturally to combat, weather, and interactions with other NPCs. These building blocks can ideally be layered "to create a data-driven animation system," creating a more dynamic experience for gamers.
The patent features a few illustrations that display the intended design of the locomotion mechanics. One of the figures featured in the patent shows an example of one animation utilizing building blocks within a single process. Another figure provides an example of the Loco Metadata Editor that exhibits an arrangement of animations for the Veronica character. The data commences with Motion Types, followed by Conditions and then additional Motions that include different reactions like, "CowerKnownToldle," and "InitimatedFeetToughGuyIdleToldle." This is just one example of the building blocks that Take-Two Interactive is licensing to implement better physics for GTA 6.
Reddit user Tobbelobben30 shared their analysis in the GamingLeaksAndRumours subreddit, where they stated that, "RDR2 might used a similar system" – a system where the world of Red Dead Redemption 2 felt more "real and thrilling." It's possible that Take-Two Interactive might be aiming for the same effect in terms of executing realistic animations for GTA 6.
GTA 6's development is still being worked on, with no details on how Rockstar Games is approaching the new title in the series. While Grand Theft Auto Online is still a popular online multiplayer experience – it's consistently featured on Twitch's most-viewed categories that include gamers engaging in GTA role-playing servers – fans can only predict what the new GTA game will offer. The building block patent does, however, provide an idea as to what Rockstar Games may be working on for its next title.
OpenCritic Reviews
- Released
- November 19, 2026
- ESRB
- Rating Pending - Likely Mature 17+
- Developer(s)
- Rockstar Games
- Publisher(s)
- Rockstar Games
- Engine
- Rockstar Advanced Game Engine (RAGE)
- Prequel(s)
- Grand Theft Auto 5
- Franchise
- Grand Theft Auto
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- November 19, 2026
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