Introduction: A Reimagined Arsenal for Leonida
Combat in GTA 6 is shaping up to be the most realistic and immersive in franchise history. Rockstar Games has revealed through official trailers and verified 2022 leaks a diverse arsenal that goes well beyond simple firearms. Utility gear like lock picks and trauma kits expand gameplay beyond pure combat.
This article catalogs every confirmed weapon and equipment piece, organized by category. To see how these weapons integrate with overall gameplay, check our side activities guide.
Handguns
Pistols and revolvers form the foundation of every Vice City criminal's loadout.
Confirmed models:
- .357 Revolver — A powerful revolver visible in Trailer 2 heist sequences. High damage, slow fire rate
- Semi-automatic pistol — The standard sidearm, spotted across numerous sequences in both trailers
- Several additional pistol models identified in 2022 leaks
Rifles and Long Guns
Long guns are essential for combat missions and heists across the state of Leonida.
Confirmed models:
- Assault Rifle — The primary combat weapon, clearly visible in both trailers
- Shotgun — Spotted in close-quarters combat sequences
- Sniper Rifle — Identified in 2022 leaks, essential for long-range missions
Explosives and Heavy Weapons
For when subtlety is no longer an option.
Confirmed models:
- RPG (Rocket Launcher) — Visually confirmed in trailers, a GTA franchise staple
- Grenades — Expected as in all previous GTA titles
- Heist explosives — Tied to heist missions with Raul Bautista, the legendary heist man
Melee Weapons
Close-quarters combat gains depth with new melee options.
Confirmed weapons:
- Baseball bat — A GTA classic, spotted in trailers
- Knife — Confirmed stealth melee weapon
- Fists — Hand-to-hand combat is enhanced, connecting to Lucia's MMA cage fights
Aquatic Weapons: A GTA First
GTA 6 introduces weapons specifically designed for aquatic combat for the first time, fitting Leonida Keys' coastal geography.
Confirmed weapons:
- Speargun — A franchise first! Confirmed for both underwater combat and spearfishing
- Swimming gunplay — Players can now fire certain weapons while swimming, an unprecedented mechanic
Special Equipment and Tools
Beyond traditional weapons, GTA 6 introduces utility tools that occupy their own weapon wheel slots.
Confirmed equipment:
- Lock picks — For opening locked doors and vehicles without violence
- Trauma kit — For field healing, potentially replacing classic health packs
- Duffel bag — For carrying heist loot
- Binoculars — For reconnaissance and scouting
New Combat Mechanics
Rockstar has deeply overhauled the combat system for GTA 6:
- Truck bed drive-bys — Players can shoot from pickup truck beds, offering 360° firing angles
- Ground weapons — Weapons can be dropped and picked up dynamically by players and NPCs
- First-person mode — FPS combat is fully revamped with realistic weapon animations
- Weapon customization — Confirmed, with greater depth than GTA Online
- Swimming gunplay — A franchise first
- Underwater combat — The speargun enables combat while diving
Conclusion: The Most Complete Arsenal in Franchise History
GTA 6 offers a weapons system that goes far beyond a simple gun collection. With utility tools, aquatic combat, and dynamic mechanics, Rockstar delivers an unprecedented combat experience in a world built entirely by hand.
Sources: Trailer 1 (December 2023), Trailer 2 (January 2025), WikiGTA6, GTABase, GTANew, verified 2022 leaks.
This article will be updated as new weapons are revealed.
