The Grand Theft Auto run button has changed after 25 years
After 25 years, the Grand Theft Auto series is changing how players sprint.
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Source diversity sample: Geo News · The Shortcut | Matt Swider · Daily Express · GameGPU · Push Square · Eurogamer.net.
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The story so far
The Grand Theft Auto series is changing its sprint mechanics after 25 years. The Daily Express, GameGPU, Push Square and Eurogamer.net all confirmed that the classic sprint button will no longer be used in Grand Theft Auto 6. The Daily Express and Push Square both noted that the change will save players from having to repeatedly press the sprint button.
The change is a significant departure from the series' long-standing mechanics. The Daily Express and Push Square both noted that the change will save players from having to repeatedly press the sprint button. The change is a significant departure from the series' long-standing mechanics.
The change is a significant departure from the series' long-standing mechanics.
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The reporting (6)
- GTA 6 weapon system overhaul limits guns, adds car trunk and smarter NPCs: details inside Geo News · 9h ago
- GTA 6 will be kinder on your thumbs The Shortcut | Matt Swider · 9h ago
- GTA 6 confirms major sprint change that will save all our thumbs Daily Express · 9h ago
- The classic sprint mechanics in the Grand Theft Auto series have received a major change. GameGPU · 9h ago
- It's a Miracle: GTA 6 Won't Make You Mash the X Button to Sprint Push Square · 9h ago
- The Grand Theft Auto run button has changed after 25 years Eurogamer.net · 9h ago
The obvious questions
What is changing in Grand Theft Auto 6?
The sprint mechanics are changing. Players will no longer need to repeatedly press the sprint button.
Why is this change significant?
The sprint mechanics have been a staple of the Grand Theft Auto series for 25 years.
Which outlets have confirmed the change?
The Daily Express, GameGPU, Push Square and Eurogamer.net.
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