Introduction: A Reimagined Arsenal for Leonida

This page lists only the weapons and equipment visible in Rockstar Games' official trailers and media. Rockstar has published no weapon list, and nothing here comes from the 2022 leaks or from datamining.

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

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

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: Rockstar Games · Grand Theft Auto VI, Trailer 1 (December 2023), Trailer 2 (January 2025), Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look (27 August 2026).

This article will be updated as new weapons are revealed.