GTA 6 Weapons Guide
Last updated: August 24, 2026.
Save This Weapon Watchlist
Save this weapons guide to your MyGTA Dashboard so you can return when final names, unlocks, shops, and combat notes are verified.
Weapon Unlock Watchlist
A launch-ready structure for tracking weapon classes, shops, upgrades, and challenge requirements.
Rockstar has confirmed the Hawk & Little Morgan Revolvers, personalized weapon variants, and an exclusive Vintage Vice City Pack weapon pattern. Stats, ammo, broader availability, and unlock rules still require verification.
Are handguns confirmed?Official media shows handgun use, but the final weapon list, naming, attachments, and stats remain launch-verification items.
What should this guide track?Unlock condition, store availability, ammo type, upgrade slots, mission usefulness, and whether the weapon connects to completion.
Are heavy weapons confirmed?Heavy weapon details are Pending until Rockstar or the released game confirms the final arsenal.
Will there be a weapon wheel?Yes. Rockstar's Extended Look shows the weapon wheel, weapon pickup and swapping, plus a focus-style aiming interface. Final controls, limits, and stats still need verification.
Top Weapon Searches
| Category | Status | What To Track | Completion Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handguns | Confirmed | Base pistols, ammo, suppressors, accuracy notes, early-game access. | Likely core combat tool and mission requirement. |
| Rifles | Confirmed | Rifle use, weapon swapping, attachments, and store unlock timing. | Shown in official combat footage; progression rules remain pending. |
| Shotguns | Confirmed | Close-range use, weapon swapping, shops, and mission unlocks. | Shown in official footage; completion relevance remains pending. |
| Melee | Pending | Knives, bats, tools, stealth use, collectible variants. | Completion role unknown until launch. |
| Throwables | Expected | Grenades, explosives, utility items, shop limits. | Potential challenge and mission utility. |
| Heavy Weapons | Pending | Launchers, special weapons, late-game access, restrictions. | Usually high-interest but not confirmed for 100% completion. |
Evidence Tracker Use
When the game launches, each weapon entry should move from a broad category to an individual item page with price, unlock condition, region availability, upgrade slots, and whether it affects completion.
Combat Planning Matrix
| Situation | Likely Weapon Category | Verification Need |
|---|---|---|
| Early story missions | Handguns | Confirm starter weapon, ammo limits, and tutorial timing. |
| Open-world combat | Rifles and shotguns | Confirm shops, prices, attachments, and damage feel. |
| Challenge or late-game use | Throwables and heavy weapons | Confirm restrictions, unlocks, and whether they affect completion. |
Weapon FAQ
What is safe to trust before launch?
Trust broad categories and official-media evidence. Do not trust leaked weapon lists, fake stats, or claimed unlock levels unless Rockstar or Take-Two confirms them.
What gets updated first?
After launch, the first updates should be weapon shop locations, prices, ammo limits, attachment slots, early-game recommendations, and mission or challenge requirements.
Official Sources
This page uses official Rockstar GTA VI imagery as the confirmed baseline and keeps rumored weapon lists out of the guide facts.
Rockstar GTA VI page · Rockstar Extended Look · Guide news policy