SMGs · Series staple

SMGs

Compact automatic weapons built for drive-bys and fast close-quarters fights.

Submachine guns fill the gap between pistols and rifles, compact enough to fire from a vehicle and quick enough for tight indoor fights. They are a natural fit for the fast, mobile crime GTA 6 seems built around.

The class usually includes everything from small machine pistols to full SMGs with stocks and suppressors. Drive-by shooting has been a GTA signature for decades, and SMGs are the weapon most associated with it.

What we know

  • Ideal for drive-bys and close-quarters combat
  • Bridge between the pistol and rifle tiers
  • A long-running staple of GTA gunplay
  • Specific models unconfirmed until launch

Frequently asked

Can you do drive-bys in GTA 6?+

Rockstar has not detailed the combat system, but drive-by shooting with SMGs and pistols has been a GTA staple for years, so it is widely expected to return.

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