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A small but controversial GTA 6 change has fans flipping out
polygon.com • • technology
Key Points:
- YouTuber MikeShowSha shared new GTA 6 details, revealing that sprinting is mapped to pressing the left analog stick (L3) instead of a face button, with movement described as more fluid than in Red Dead Redemption 2.
- Fans are concerned about potential hand strain and controller wear from using L3 to sprint, especially given GTA 6's large map and long gameplay hours, fearing this control scheme could lead to "stick drift."
- It remains unclear if players must hold or tap L3 to sprint, and whether GTA 6 will offer alternative control schemes or accessibility options specific to controls, which has been a feature in previous Rockstar games.
- While system-level button remapping and accessibility options exist on PlayStation and Xbox, these require manual adjustments and may confuse players due to the game's default button prompts.
- The debate highlights ongoing player concerns about comfort and hardware durability in modern game control designs, with some expressing negative past experiences using L3 for sprinting in other games.
