Activities & Side Content
Golf, pool, basketball, diving, racing, gyms, zoos, strip clubs and more.
Seen in the Extended Look or reported from previews:
On land: mini golf, pool, basketball, backyard wrestling, gym workouts (membership needed), shooting range challenges, hiking, zoo visits, strip clubs, shopping, salons and barbers.
On water: kayaking, canoes, jet skis, fan boats, motorboat races, scuba diving.
In the air: parachuting and base jumping from Vice City's skyscrapers, and skydiving.
Racing: official track races, street races, NOS car races, dirt-bike racing and car meets.
Random encounters: strangers and street events tied to the story. One example is a lawyer living in a dumpster who trades legal advice for pills.
Rockstar says it rewards exploring. Open-world encounters can lead into missions, and clues found in the world can start new jobs.
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More in Gameplay Systems
Wanted System (6 Stars)
Six stars, witnesses and cameras, and police who know your outfit and car.
Combat, Focus & Non-Lethal Options
Limb shots that knock people out instead of killing, disarming, slow-motion and a Focus mode.
Character Switching & Partner AI
Switch between Jason and Lucia almost anytime, even mid-chase or mid-skydive.
Relationship & Bond
Spend time together to strengthen Jason and Lucia's bond. Romance is optional.