Gamers, grab your stolen Lamborghinis and good ol’ baseball bats, because Grand Theft Auto VI rumors are popping up faster than NPCs during a five-star police chase. Sure, Rockstar hasn’t spilled all the beans just yet, but that hasn’t stopped a tidal wave of fan theories, leaks, and wild hopes for what the next entry in this legendary series might bring.

Whether you’re here for the chaotic shootouts, intricate storytelling, or just some quality time launching cars off skyscrapers, GTA VI has a lot to live up to. But hey, Rockstar, if you’re reading this (we know you stalk your fans online), here’s a list of 10 things we need to see in GTA VI. And no, we won’t stop shouting until you deliver.

1. A Map That’s Even Bigger, Crazier, and More Alive

The maps in GTA games are already massive playgrounds—Los Santos alone was essentially its own ecosystem. But if we’re honest, we want more. How about multiple cities? Maybe even an entire country? Imagine cruising from Miami-inspired beaches (Vice City vibes, anyone?) to sprawling deserts and snowy mountaintops, with chaotic urban jungles and sleepy rural areas in between.

But it’s not just size that matters (wink). We need depth. Imagine cities that genuinely feel alive—every corner brimming with unique NPCs and areas that evolve over time. You zip through a neighborhood in the morning, and it’s calm. Visit again at night? A street party is in full swing, complete with firebreathers, food stalls, and an underground fight club. That’s the kind of immersion we’re talking about.

2. Co-Op Story Missions

Sure, wreaking havoc in GTA Online with your buddies is great, but you know what would slap even harder? Co-op story missions. Hear us out—imagine playing as two characters plotting a high-stakes robbery, coordinating your every move like the Ocean’s Eleven squad.

One of you is climbing through the ventilation ducts while the other is casually distracting security guards with some questionable flirting. Or better yet, you’re both rushing to escape a botched deal, with one driving like a maniac while the other dangles out the window, firing off shots at pursuing cops. Trust us—it would be absolute chaos, and we’d love every second of it.

3. More Interactive NPCs

NPCs in GTA games are hilarious in their own way—running in panic when you honk your car horn or yelling weird insults when you bump into them. But we want more.

Imagine NPCs who remember you. Say you knock over a hot dog vendor one day. The next time you stroll down the street, he recognizes you, flips you off, and chucks a hot dog at your face. Or maybe you help a random guy replace a flat tire, and a few days later, he shows up to help during a shootout. Giving NPCs more personality and influence on your story would make the sandbox feel personal and endlessly entertaining.

4. Crazier Heists

The heist missions in GTA V were chef’s kiss. They hit that perfect balance of action, strategy, and "oh crap, how are we getting out of this alive?" But we want more—and crazier.

How about pulling off a heist on a moving train, complete with motorcycles, explosives, and a ridiculous mid-air getaway onto a helicopter? Or breaking into a tech billionaire’s heavily guarded mansion by disguising yourself as a pizza delivery guy? Rockstar, go wild with this. Think Fast & Furious meets Mission Impossible, but with the kind of over-the-top chaos only GTA can deliver.

5. Improved Police AI

Ah, the cops. They’re both a blessing and a curse in any GTA game. But it’s high time they got a glow-up.

Right now, they’re either hyper-aware terminators who can find you no matter where you hide, or totally clueless when you throw on a new shirt and call it a disguise. How about some nuance? Imagine cops who adapt their tactics over time or get tired of chasing you after a while (hey, donuts are important). Maybe they set up roadblocks, send out drones, or even rely on media headlines to narrow down where you might be hiding. Smarter cops = smarter escapes.

6. Customizable Safehouses

Buying random houses across the city has always been a staple of GTA. But can we, like… decorate them? Imagine turning your grungy one-bedroom apartment into a penthouse dream—or vice versa if you’re aiming for that “undercover fugitive” vibe.

Throw in some arcade machines, weapon stash walls, underground garages, or even a pet iguana that chills on your sofa while you plot your next move. A highly customizable safehouse could be exactly what we need after a day of pure chaos on the streets.

7. Better Vehicle Customization and …Unique! Rides

The days of tossing a spoiler and shiny rims on a car aren’t cutting it anymore. GTA VI needs to crank up the customization to full throttle. We’re talking monster trucks with jet boosters, amphibious cars that turn into speedboats, and Mad Max-style mods that make your rides look like rolling fortresses of doom.

And give us weird vehicles! From shopping carts with engines to UFOs and maybe even a DeLorean that can actually travel through time (we won’t question the logic). If we can steal it, we want to be able to pimp it.

8. A Story With Actual Consequences

GTA stories are always fun because they’re filled with larger-than-life characters and ridiculous circumstances. But there’s rarely a sense of long-term consequence.

What if your decisions actually mattered for once? Say you betray a key ally early in the game and it comes back to bite you later when they sabotage one of your deals. Or you help out an NPC who ends up saving your bacon at a crucial point in the story. Choices that ripple through the game would give players a more personalized experience—and make blowing stuff up even more meaningful (don’t judge us).

9. Dynamic Weather That Impacts Gameplay

Rain in GTA games mostly just makes the roads slippery and the puddles glossier. We say take it to the next level. What if a thunderstorm knocks out the power grid in the city, giving you the perfect chance to rob a bank under cover of darkness?

Add in hurricanes that flood certain streets, heat waves that cause NPCs to behave differently, or even snowstorms that force you to swap your stolen sports car for a snowmobile. Weather should be more than a visual—it should add a new layer of chaos.

10. Ridiculous Easter Eggs

One of the best things about GTA games is stumbling upon randomly absurd secrets or hilarious Easter eggs. GTA VI needs to take this to extremes.

Give us Bigfoot lurking in the forest, alien spaceships hovering just out of view, or an underground fight club where every opponent is a clone of you. Heck, why not include a secret questline where you track down a highly illegal shipment of rubber ducks? We’re here for the weirdness, Rockstar. Dial it up.

Closing Thoughts

GTA VI has the potential to be the ultimate open-world sandbox, filled with chaos, surprises, and enough features to keep us glued to our screens for years. Whether Rockstar actually listens to our wild demands (hint hint), we’re still hyped to see what they’ve cooked up next.

But seriously, Rockstar, if you’re reading this, hit us up. We’ve got ideas—and we’re not above sneaking into your DMs.