GTA 6 Fishing And Hunting Doesn’t Work Like You Think It Does

GameSpot reports on developer Rob Nelson's explanation of GTA VI's fishing and hunting. According to the interview, fishing is designed around catch-and-release rather than storing fish as food, with recreational activities and challenges alongside it. The report contrasts that decision with Red Dead Redemption 2, where fishing and cooking fit a different historical setting. Hunting is described as a separate activity that can earn money.

This difference is useful for readers expecting the same survival systems as Rockstar's western. The report suggests that similar-looking activities can have different purposes from game to game; exact availability and progression details should still be checked against a direct demonstration or final release.