Rockstar says GTA 6 sometimes drops realism for player convenience

Rockstar North co-studio head Rob Nelson said the studio balances realism and immersion in GTA 6 and sometimes sacrifices realistic mechanics for player convenience. He noted that a grocery-shopping and fridge-restocking mechanic was cut, while the new vehicle refueling system is already proving controversial.

• Nelson: realism aids immersion but too much of it feels tedious
• A grocery-shopping and fridge-restocking mechanic was cut from GTA 6
• The new vehicle refueling system is already controversial among fans
• Rockstar says it seeks the right balance between realism and ease of play