Fans are divided over a surprising change in GTA 6.

With Grand Theft Auto 6 still several months away, fans are eagerly dissecting every snippet of information from recent previews. One YouTuber has particularly caught the spotlight with fresh insights shared in a video posted in late August. Following that, he released a follow-up addressing fan inquiries, and one specific answer has stirred quite a reaction among the GTA community.

The YouTuber, MikeShowSha, an Italian content creator, recently dropped a 26-minute video packed with new GTA 6 details. When a viewer asked about character controls and whether movement felt stiffer compared to previous GTA titles or Red Dead Redemption 2, MikeShowSha revealed that, unlike earlier games where players sprinted by pressing a face button (like X on PlayStation), GTA 6 has assigned the sprint command to L3, which means pressing in on the left analog stick. He noted that the movement felt more fluid than in RDR2 and less “clunky” overall. However, he clarified that his impressions were based on a hands-off preview, encouraging viewers to try the game themselves, which left him feeling optimistic.

The uncertainty surrounding the controls has sparked concern. MikeShowSha didn’t clarify whether players need to hold down L3 continuously or if a simple tap would suffice. He did mention that the game includes numerous accessibility options, but didn’t specify any related to controls. Previous titles from the developer have offered various control schemes, but it remains unclear if GTA 6 will follow suit.

If players must hold or click L3 to sprint, fans worry about potential wear on both controllers and their hands. Given the game’s expansive world, which reportedly takes at least 80 hours to complete the main story without delving into side content, there are fears that this control scheme could lead to stick drift.

Whether it involves tapping or holding, using L3 for movement can be tough on the hands. If GTA 6 adopts this method, it wouldn’t be alone, as many modern shooters have embraced similar controls, leading some players to deem it a poor choice.

“I played a game that did that once… never again,” one fan commented about L3 controls. “My hand was a wreck after a few hours.”

“Holding L3 to sprint instead of tapping sounds like torture,” another added.

“I’ve had three controllers die in less than a year,” remarked a commenter, “and it was always after repeatedly pushing L3/R3 that led to drift.”

Despite concerns over GTA 6’s control setup, players aren’t necessarily doomed to damaged wrists and broken controllers. Both PlayStation and Xbox offer higher-end controllers that allow for button remapping and customizable control schemes.

Additionally, both consoles feature system-wide accessibility options for custom button assignments, though these need to be adjusted between games. The game will continue to display standard button prompts, which could lead to confusion. Given the hype surrounding GTA 6, many players might not even be aware of these options.

Ultimately, while the L3 debate may seem trivial, it highlights just how invested fans are in even the smallest details of GTA 6. Discussions about control changes are racking up hundreds of thousands of views and thousands of upvotes on social media. At least it’s better than when everyone is suddenly complaining about a big-budget game’s puddles!

GTA 6’s 26-minute trailer was filled with subtle gameplay details that were easy to overlook.