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GTA 6 Day/Night Cycle Revealed in Latest Leak
Recent gameplay leaks from Grand Theft Auto 6 have confirmed that the game will feature a longer day/night cycle of 144 minutes, in contrast to the 48 minutes in GTA 5. This change was identified by fans examining footage shared by a leaker, raising expectations among the gaming community. Take-Two is actively pursuing legal action against the leaker, with subpoenas issued for Discord and Microsoft to uncover their identity. Fans are concerned about potential story spoilers as leaks continue, but feedback has largely been favorable regarding the new in-game time system during discussions online.
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Published 22 Aug 2026, 16:00 UTC3 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- GTA 6's day/night cycle confirmed to be 144 minutes long.
- Significant increase from 48 minutes in GTA 5.
- Leaked gameplay footage continues to emerge.
- Take-Two Interactive is pursuing legal action against the leaker.
- Positive community feedback on the extended day/night cycle.
Interesting facts
- The first leaks appeared three months ahead of GTA 6's planned release.
- The day/night cycle change was well received as previous cycles felt too abrupt.
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