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GTA 6 is going to be the biggest release of this decade. Without much official information, only rumors and leaks have created a sky-touching hype for this upcoming Rockstar title. Every day, new speculations emerge to provide players with glimpses of what they can expect from the game.
Recently, a fan theory is getting traction that in the upcoming GTA title, NPCs won’t be like passive characters, but they may have the ability to call 911 to report any crime they have witnessed. Players have been buzzing over this theory, and if it’s really implemented, it will change the player interaction with NPCs significantly.
Conventionally, the GTA world allows players to engage with the environment through various criminal activities. However, those activities hardly have any severe consequences. Even if NPCs witness these criminal activities, there are no consequences.
In this scenario, GTA 6’s latest speculative feature, where non-playable characters can dial 911 to report crimes to cops in real-time, marks a significant shift in gameplay dynamics. If this feature is implemented properly, it will make the game's law enforcement stronger, as eyewitnesses will be there to report crimes.
It’s not only about reporting crimes. It’s speculated that the NPCs will do more than just report crimes. They will react to a crime scene. For instance, some might run away, some might record the incident on their phones, and finally, a few might attempt to intervene. These behaviors replicate real-world behaviors of people and add a deeper layer of complexity to the gameplay.
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The GTA 6 trailers have showcased more lifelike NPCs, detailed animations, and dynamic Vice City fun activities. Despite nothing having yet been announced about the gameplay or NPC behaviors, this latest NPC calling the cops theory has sparked significant discussions.
This speculation is not completely baseless. Previously, in Red Dead Redemption 2, the game implemented a deeply reactive AI system. The GTA 6 trailers also show similar NPC activities, which originated this particular theory.
Despite Rockstar confirming nothing, the potential introduction of real-time crime reporting by NPCs completely aligns with Rockstar’s goal of creating a more immersive and responsive game world. This AI behavior will lead to richer consequences for player actions. It not only enhances the realism of the game, but also it will challenge players to change their strategies from time to time.
The release of GTA 6 is postponed until May 26, 2026, and Rockstar is once again silent after dropping the second trailer. Therefore, rumors and speculations have been filling the void. Players have been curiously trying to figure out the changes the game is about to introduce to make it different from its predecessors. NPCs calling 911 in real-time will take things to a new height.
At this point, all these theories are speculative, as Rockstar hasn’t yet stated anything. However, there’s no doubt, if the developer implements such features, GTA 6 will set a new standard for open-world games.
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