Night-time action in GTA 6

SMG (Submachine Gun)

Overview The submachine gun (SMG) is GTA’s weapon of motion — compact, fully automatic, and small enough to fire from a vehicle. It has been a series staple since the top-down originals and is expected to return in GTA 6, where a story built around a mobile, two-person crime spree makes it more relevant than ever. Evidence Status Detail Status Why It Matters SMGs as a weapon class Expected Present in every mainline GTA. Drive-by / vehicle-combat role Expected The SMG is the signature drive-by weapon. Multiple variants Expected GTA V offered compact, assault, and tactical SMGs. Specific GTA 6 models Unknown Rockstar has not published a confirmed weapon list. Fitting the Lucia/Jason dynamic Inferred A crime couple on the move favors mobile firepower. The SMG sits in the Expected tier, supported by franchise history and a clear fit with the game’s revealed cast and tone. ...

July 9, 2026 · 2 min · GTA6Index Research Team