GTA 6 weapon wheel: Rockstar tried to replace it, then kept it
Reported from Bloomberg's development feature: months of experiments with “trays” and “webs”, and a wheel that stayed because nothing worked better.
Rockstar tried for a long time to replace the weapon wheel in GTA VI, then went back to it, according to Bloomberg's Jason Schreier. Several outlets relayed the account on October 19, 2026; Rockstar has not commented on it officially.
What was reported
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Rockstar wanted a more limited, RDR2-style weapon system | Reliable report (Schreier via Notebookcheck, ComicBook.com) |
| A classic wheel would have shown many empty slots | Reliable report (design concern described by the team) |
| “Trays” and “webs” were tested as alternatives | Reliable report |
| The traditional wheel was kept | Reliable report |
| Final carry limits and trunk storage | Not officially confirmed |
Why it mattered
In Red Dead Redemption 2 you pick a loadout and carry the rest on your horse. Rockstar reportedly wanted GTA VI to feel similarly grounded. The catch, as relayed by the outlets above: a wheel with only a few weapons would be full of blank slots reminding players of what they can't carry. The team spent a long time on other layouts, and Schreier says none worked as well, so the wheel stayed.
What we don't know
Rockstar has not published a description of the final weapon interface, so claims about exact carry limits or vehicle storage should be treated as unconfirmed. Some outlets also frame the outcome as a compromise; others are neutral. Treat that framing as opinion.
What it means for players
Expect a familiar way to switch weapons, even if the system behind it is more restrictive than in GTA V. For more on the Bloomberg reporting, see our Bloomberg feature summary and the interiors report. The game launches November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S; see the release date guide.
FAQ
Does GTA 6 have a weapon wheel?
According to Bloomberg's reporting, yes: Rockstar tested alternatives but returned to a weapon wheel. Rockstar has not published an official description of the final interface.
Will GTA 6 limit how many weapons you can carry?
The team reportedly wanted a more limited, Red Dead Redemption 2-style system. How strict the final limit is has not been officially confirmed.
Is this an official Rockstar announcement?
No. It comes from Jason Schreier's Bloomberg reporting on GTA VI's development, relayed by outlets such as Notebookcheck and ComicBook.com.
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