The deepest side layer in the series
Activities & minigames
GTA 6 ships with the widest activity layer Rockstar has built — returning favourites from San Andreas and GTA IV, Red Dead's outdoor pursuits, and new Florida-specific hobbies.
Short answer
What activities are in GTA 6?
Confirmed GTA 6 activities include fishing, hunting, basketball, backyard wrestling, scuba diving, kayaking, mini golf, pool, hand-to-hand fighting, dirt bike and stock car racing, target practice, working out, parachuting and zoo visits. Mini golf and kayaking are new to the series; basketball returns from San Andreas and pool from GTA IV. Workouts visibly change your physique.
Confirmed activities
| Activity | Detail | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fishing | A casting-line minigame in the Red Dead Redemption 2 tradition, at spots across the state. | Confirmed |
| Hunting | Track and hunt animals across forests, swamps and rural areas with rifles and bows. | Confirmed |
| Basketball | Returning from GTA: San Andreas. Leaked footage shows Jason playing. | Confirmed |
| Backyard wrestling | Complete with WWE-style finishing moves. | Confirmed |
| Scuba diving | Underwater exploration, fitting for the Keys. | Confirmed |
| Kayaking | New to the series. The Crest Kayak is an Ultimate Edition item. | Confirmed |
| Mini golf | New to the series. | Confirmed |
| Pool | Returning — last seen in GTA IV. | Confirmed |
| Fighting | Hand-to-hand, returning from GTA IV. Cage fighting also referenced. | Confirmed |
| Dirt bike racing | Shown in the Extended Look. | Confirmed |
| Stock car racing | Shown in the Extended Look. | Confirmed |
| Target practice | Shooting challenges. | Confirmed |
| Working out | Bench press and gym sessions. Builds muscle over time. | Confirmed |
| Parachuting | Listed among available activities. | Confirmed |
| Zoo visits | Listed among available activities. | Confirmed |
| Wildlife checklist | Examine and record wildlife — a compendium in Red Dead terms. | Confirmed |
| Stash house takeovers | Side hustle referenced in previews. | Unconfirmed |
Official screenshots · Rockstar Games
Activities that change your character
Physical builds respond to eating and exercise
ConfirmedRegular workouts make Jason and Lucia stronger and more muscular. Excessive food consumption increases weight. Meals also restore significant health.
This is the San Andreas body system returning after two decades. Leaked footage also indicated that playing basketball boosts stats, which suggests the activity layer feeds character progression more broadly than just physique Leaked.
Doing things together
Most activities can be done alone or with your partner, and that choice matters.
- Either character can text the other to spend time together Confirmed
- Shared workouts, shopping, appearance changes and sightseeing strengthen the relationship Confirmed
- Couple robberies also contribute to the bond Confirmed
- Either may spontaneously suggest abandoning your plan for something nearby Confirmed
- Ignoring invitations damages the connection Confirmed
The design idea
Side activities in GTA V were diversions from the story. Here they are inputs to the relationship system and the Criminal Profile — the game keeps score of how you spend your downtime.
Encounters and the open world
Beyond the structured activities, Rockstar has built a layer of unscheduled incident.
- Unexpected encounters throughout the world — press describe a lawyer living in a dumpster offering legal representation in exchange for pills Confirmed
- Ambient NPC conversations that develop into activities or events Confirmed
- Optional content discoverable well outside standard objectives Confirmed
- Dogs can be petted or scolded Confirmed
- Street takeovers appear in trailer footage Unconfirmed
Given a campaign that runs around 80 hours and a map roughly double GTA V's, the activity layer is not garnish — it is a substantial share of what you will actually spend time doing.
Common questions
Short, direct answers. Each one links to the section above that explains it in full.
Does GTA 6 have fishing?#
Yes. Fishing is confirmed at spots across Leonida, with a casting-line minigame similar to Red Dead Redemption 2.
What activities are in GTA 6?#
Confirmed activities include fishing, hunting, basketball, backyard wrestling, scuba diving, kayaking, mini golf, pool, hand-to-hand fighting, dirt bike and stock car racing, target practice, working out, parachuting and zoo visits.
Can you work out in GTA 6?#
Yes. Regular workouts make Jason and Lucia stronger and more muscular, while excessive eating increases body weight — the GTA: San Andreas body system returning.
Sources
Every claim on this page traces back to one of the following. Rockstar Games newswire posts and the official Extended Look are treated as primary; everything else is labelled in-line.