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GTA 6: Rockstar details fishing, hunting and weight gain

GTA 6: Rockstar details fishing, hunting and weight gain

Alexandre Jollier September 3, 2026 at 2:30 PM

In brief

Rockstar finally details the fishing, hunting, and physical management mechanics of GTA 6. Fishing will rival Red Dead 2 in depth but without keeping your catches, while hunting will generate money through a character connected to Jason. The most revolutionary aspect: Jason and Lucia will have reactive bodies, with visible weight gain, muscle loss, and fatigue depending on their habits.

Rockstar is finally breaking its silence on GTA 6's side activities. Rob Nelson, boss of Rockstar North, gave YouTuber TGG details on how fishing, hunting, sleep and physical management will work for Jason and Lucia. And it sounds like a strong comeback for the "life sim" side we knew from San Andreas.

On the fishing front, Rockstar promises a depth comparable to Red Dead Redemption 2. One notable difference: it won't be possible to keep your catches. Nelson explains that this system "didn't fit" with GTA 6, likely to avoid adding an unnecessary layer of inventory or monetary farming. Hunting, on the other hand, goes the opposite way: it will be introduced via a new character linked to Jason, and will indeed allow players to earn money by selling what they gather.

But the most interesting part lies elsewhere. Rockstar confirms that Jason and Lucia will have bodies that truly react to their habits: weight gain from overeating, muscle loss if you stop exercising, visible dark circles from lack of sleep. Gyms will require a subscription, and the inactive character can even work out at the same time as the one you're controlling - Nelson even talks about an "emergent date". Swimming, meanwhile, will replace the classic stamina bar with a lung capacity gauge.

This level of granularity is a reminder that Rockstar isn't just trying to check boxes with side activities. Here, every system seems designed to feed the overall immersion, not to artificially pad out the playtime.

Is this ultra-detailed physical management of Jason and Lucia an immersive plus or a painful grind in disguise?

Frequently asked questions

Why can't you keep the fish you catch?

According to Rob Nelson, this system didn't match GTA 6's vision. Rockstar preferred to keep a deep fishing mechanic without adding an unnecessary inventory layer or monetary farm that would complicate the experience.

Will hunting make me money?

Yes, unlike fishing, hunting allows you to resell the loot you collect. It will be introduced gradually through a character who knows Jason, integrating it naturally into the story.

Can my character actually gain or lose weight?

Absolutely. Jason and Lucia will have reactive bodies: overeating will cause weight gain, stopping exercise will lead to muscle loss, and lack of sleep will create visible dark circles. It's serious.

How does the gym membership work?

You'll need to pay to access the gyms. Interesting: the inactive character can train simultaneously with the one you're controlling, even creating emergent encounters.

Does swimming work differently?

Yes, it replaces the standard stamina bar with a lung capacity gauge. It's more realistic and above all more immersive than a simple gauge that depletes.

Key takeaways

Fishing will be as detailed as in Red Dead 2, but it's impossible to keep your catches to avoid a heavy inventory system.
Hunting allows you to generate money by selling your haul, introduced through a character allied with Jason.
Jason and Lucia will react physically to your habits: weight gain, muscle loss, visible dark circles depending on sleep.
Gyms require a membership, and the inactive character can train in parallel with the one you're controlling.
Swimming replaces the stamina bar with a lung capacity gauge that's more immersive.