Grand Theft Auto 6: Driving Physics & Damage Models like in GTA 4

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A leaked video of Grand Theft Auto 6 inadvertently showcases the improved physics engine and significantly detailed vehicle damage models.

What's it about? Grand Theft Auto 6 is still years away from release, but new videos are being leaked and shared almost daily. Just a few hours ago, a video of a car crash in GTA 6 surfaced, and it's clear that fans of GTA 4 have reason to rejoice today!

Damage models & vehicle physics like GTA 4 - GTA 6 does it better

On twitter, user "GTA6Videos" shared a new clip from the extensive collection of leaked GTA screenshots and videos. In the video, you can see a red vehicle parked on a highway. Just a second later, the car accelerates, speeds towards a ramp, and crashes. The original plan was apparently to jump through the TV billboard. However, for our fans, the mission has failed successfully — why?

https://twitter.com/GTA6VlDEOS/status/1679604099224829953

According to the video, developer Rockstar Games seems to be returning to a more sluggish vehicle physics system in GTA 6, similar to Grand Theft Auto 4. Fortunately, the damaged models and physics also appear to be more reminiscent of the 2008 release. Pay attention to the following details:

• The vehicle takes a considerable amount of time to build up momentum at the start.
• The car's suspension correctly and smoothly reacts to steering and acceleration.
• Upon impact, we can feel the weight of the car. It also behaves sluggishly when falling from the bridge.
• The front left side of the car is dented and bent, something that never happened in GTA 5.

Regarding GTA 4 vs. GTA 5, we highly recommend watching the following video. It also showcases the water physics in GTA 4, which appears to be very similar in another leak for the sixth installment.

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In general, it seems that Grand Theft Auto 6 is aiming for a much more realistic approach compared to its predecessor. In GTA 5, the developers opted for an arcade-style driving experience, lightweight cars, and simplified damage models. While this was intended to keep players immersed in the gameplay, most fans were rather disappointed and still prefer the technological aspects of Grand Theft Auto 4.

What is your opinion on the leaked video of GTA 6? Are you a fan of the physics in GTA 5, or do you prefer GTA 4's Euphoria physics? Share your thoughts with us and join our social media channels (via Linktr.ee).