Side Activities in GTA 6
GTA V's open world was enormous but sometimes felt empty between missions. Rockstar appears to have addressed this directly in GTA 6 — the 22 confirmed side activities represent a dramatic expansion of things to do beyond the story, designed to make Leonida feel like a living world with genuine recreational depth.
More importantly, many activities appear integrated with the game's economy and progression. Fishing feeds into the charter business. Golf connects to the country club social scene. Street racing generates income. Even casual activities like going to a nightclub can trigger random encounters or provide intel for upcoming missions. Nothing exists in isolation.
Activity Categories
Sports & Athletics
Golf returns and appears significantly expanded — a full 18-hole course at a country club with career mode, tournaments, and social mechanics. The country club itself may serve as a location for networking with wealthy NPCs, tying into the property and business systems.
Tennis comes back from GTA V with improved mechanics. Gym/fitness activities appear at multiple locations, potentially affecting character stats (stamina, strength, appearance). Street racing is confirmed via trailer footage showing organized illegal races through Vice City streets at night, with betting and vehicle modification elements.
Cycling appears as both recreation and transportation, with dedicated bike lanes visible in urban areas. And a potential MMA/fighting activity may exist based on leaked UI elements showing a cage-fight venue.
Water Activities
Leonida's geography demands water activities, and GTA 6 delivers with 5 confirmed options. Fishing is the deepest — a fully developed system with rod types, bait selection, and fishable species ranging from bass to marlin. Jet skiing provides high-speed coastal thrills. Scuba diving opens up underwater exploration around the Keys' coral reefs.
Surfing or paddleboarding may be available at beach locations, and boat racing — both organized events and informal challenges — appears in coastal areas. The emphasis on water activities is one of GTA 6's strongest differentiators from GTA V.
Nightlife & Entertainment
Vice City's nightlife is a character in itself. Nightclub dancing appears as an interactive activity with rhythm-based mechanics — not just watching an animation, but actually participating. Bar hopping with dynamic drunk effects returns. Comedy clubs or live entertainment venues may feature Rockstar's trademark satirical performances.
Movie theaters or drive-ins could return from earlier GTA titles, potentially showing in-game movie parodies. The nightlife activities appear tied to the time-of-day system — Vice City transforms after dark, with neon lights, different NPC populations, and exclusive nighttime activities.
Gambling & Games
3 gambling-related activities have been identified. A casino (potentially tied to the reservation property mentioned in the locations guide) offers poker, blackjack, slots, and roulette. Street gambling — dice games, card games in back alleys — provides a grittier alternative. And sports betting on in-game events (horse racing, fight nights) adds another layer.
GTA Online's Diamond Casino was one of the platform's most popular additions. GTA 6 is likely to expand gambling significantly, with in-game currency stakes that create genuine risk-reward tension.
Criminal Side Activities
4 criminal-adjacent activities operate outside the main story. Store robberies return with expanded mechanics — trailer footage shows convenience store holdups with dynamic NPC reactions and multiple escape options. Car theft rings allow you to steal specific vehicles for delivery to contacts.
Drug delivery runs provide quick-cash side jobs between story missions. And bounty hunting or skip tracing — pursuing targets for cash rewards — may function as a repeatable criminal activity that generates income while practicing combat skills.
Social & Lifestyle
GTA 6 adds lifestyle activities that make the world feel lived-in. Shopping at clothing stores, eating at restaurants (with visible dining animations), and getting haircuts all return. New additions may include tattoo parlors with expanded designs and photography using an in-game phone camera with social media integration.
The phone/social media system itself appears to be a significant activity hub — browsing in-game social media, responding to posts, and managing your character's online presence could function as both entertainment and a source of missions and encounters.
Activities in GTA 6 Online
Every single-player activity is expected to carry over to GTA 6 Online with competitive and cooperative multiplayer modes. Golf tournaments with friends, fishing competitions, street racing leagues, and casino nights all become social multiplayer experiences.
GTA Online has historically added activities post-launch — expect the launch roster of 22 to grow significantly through updates, potentially including seasonal events, limited-time activities, and community challenges that keep the world fresh months and years after release.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many side activities are in GTA 6?
22 side activities have been confirmed spanning sports, water activities, nightlife, gambling, and criminal side hustles. GTA V had approximately 14 at launch.
Can you go fishing in GTA 6?
Yes — fishing is one of the most fully developed activities with rod types, bait, multiple species, and integration with the fishing charter business property.
Is there gambling in GTA 6?
Yes. A casino, street gambling, and sports betting have been identified. GTA Online's Diamond Casino was extremely popular, so expect expanded gambling in GTA 6.
Can you play golf in GTA 6?
Yes — golf returns on a full 18-hole course at a country club with tournaments and social networking mechanics tied to the business and property systems.
Are there nightclubs in GTA 6?
Yes. Vice City nightlife is a core feature with interactive dancing, purchasable nightclub properties, and a dynamic day/night cycle that transforms the city after dark.
Last updated April 23, 2026. For the full database, visit our Activities Wiki.