Even a snack break has received attention in GTA 6. According to The Guardian, a demonstration showed Jason eating a donut with one hand while drinking beer with the other as he walked around a gas station.
Journalist Keza MacDonald accompanied director Rob Nelson during a presentation at Rockstar North. Other examples that caught her attention included eating a hot dog and carrying drinks.
The animation changes when Jason starts running
When running with a six-pack, Jason shifts the bottles into the crook of his arm. The liquid inside moves along with them.
These are small situations outside the rush of a chase. For people who enjoy exploring at a slower pace, such gestures can help a character feel part of a place. Attention briefly moves away from guns and cars to an ordinary action anyone can recognize.
Miami nightlife was part of the research
Nelson recalled staying in a nightclub until 4am local time during a research trip. A few hours later, he took a ride around a racetrack while hungover. The team's outings also included accompanying police in South Beach and visiting bars in the Florida Keys.
Those experiences formed part of observing the places that inspired Leonida. Beyond buildings and streets, the team looked for references in local people and environments.
That attention to everyday life also appears in GTA 6's activities and bus routes, another part of letting players get to know the city between missions.
