Combat, Focus & Non-Lethal Options
ReportedReported by press previews or reliable outlets, not stated by Rockstar· Updated Nov 14, 2026
Limb shots that knock people out instead of killing, disarming, slow-motion and a Focus mode.
- Incapacitate or kill: shooting an arm or leg can knock an enemy out without killing them. Part of the crosshair turns yellow for an incapacitated target and red for a kill.
- Disarm: an accurate shot can knock the weapon out of an enemy's hand.
- Focus mode: highlights limbs to target and nearby points of interest (collectibles, alternate routes, useful items). It also helps you stay out of police sight.
- Cinematic slow-motion on impressive kills, compared to Max Payne 3.
- Enemies use cover actively. You can slide over car hoods and use furniture and walls as cover.
- Shooting tires can flip or wreck pursuing police cars.
- Shopkeepers fight back during robberies.
- Story violence doesn't count against your Criminal Profile, but violence you didn't need to do does.
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