Almost certainly yes. GTA 6's second trailer contains shots that appear to be first-person driving views, and both GTA V's enhanced edition and RDR2 featured the mode. Multiple sources suggest first-person was designed into GTA 6 from the start rather than added later, meaning it should be significantly more polished than GTA V's version.
Trailer Evidence
At roughly the 0:45 mark in GTA 6's second trailer, there's a brief shot of a vehicle interior from behind the steering wheel — what appears to be a first-person driving view. Another highway shot shows a similar perspective with both hands visible on the wheel. While these could be cinematic trailer shots, they strongly match the kind of in-vehicle first-person gameplay GTA V offered.
Reddit users noted that GTA V's first-person mode was essentially a retrofitted camera bolted onto the character's head. For GTA 6, it's widely expected that first-person was built into the game's foundation from day one — meaning smoother animations, better weapon handling, properly modeled vehicle cockpits, and none of the jankiness that plagued GTA V's implementation.
First-Person Through GTA History
Expected Improvements Over GTA V
GTA V's first-person mode was impressive for an afterthought, but it had clear limitations. Here's what the community expects GTA 6 to fix:
- Vehicle interiors — Fully detailed dashboards with working speedometers, fuel gauges, radio displays, and instrument panel lighting. Leaked footage from 2022 showed adjustable seats and mirrors.
- Combat animations — Smoother weapon handling, proper iron-sight aiming, and reload animations designed for first-person rather than adapted from third.
- Movement — Less head-bob, more responsive camera, and transitions that don't break immersion when entering/exiting vehicles or cover.
- Independent camera modes — Toggle between first and third person separately for on-foot, in-vehicle, and combat — a feature GTA V introduced that's expected to return.
- Cover system redesign — GTA V's cover system felt clunky in first-person. GTA 6 likely takes inspiration from modern FPS games for a smoother experience.
Will You Need to Play in First-Person?
No. Like GTA V, first-person will be entirely optional. GTA has always been a third-person game at its core, and GTA 6 will continue to offer the classic over-the-shoulder perspective. First-person is an alternative for immersion-seekers, not a requirement.
Expect the same toggle system: press a button to cycle between first-person, close third-person, and cinematic cameras. You'll be able to set independent defaults for on-foot, driving, and aiming.
FAQ
Will GTA 6 have a first-person mode?
Not officially confirmed, but extremely likely based on trailer evidence and Rockstar's recent games. It's expected to be built into the game from the start.
Is GTA 6 an FPS game?
No. GTA 6 is primarily a third-person open-world game. First-person mode is an optional alternative perspective, not the default.
Will first-person be better than GTA V?
Almost certainly. GTA V's first-person was retrofitted after the original release. GTA 6 is expected to have it designed in from day one, with fully modeled vehicle interiors and smoother animations.
Can you drive in first-person in GTA 6?
Trailer 2 appears to show first-person driving views. Yes, first-person driving with detailed cockpit views and working instruments is strongly expected.
Updated April 2026. Based on trailer analysis and Rockstar's development history.