Rockstar Games has confirmed that GTA 6 will bring back the six-star wanted level system, moving away from Grand Theft Auto 5’s five-star maximum. The feature is set to return to the series after its absence in the previous generation.
This marks a significant change to the wanted system that GTA 5 players have been familiar with for years. The six-star level previously appeared in earlier Grand Theft Auto titles before being scaled back.
The return of this mechanic suggests Rockstar is drawing from the franchise’s legacy while designing the new game’s law enforcement encounters. For players awaiting GTA 6’s launch, this confirms the developer is rethinking core gameplay systems to differentiate the new entry from its predecessor.