GTA 6 Preview Impresses Fans, But the Weapon Wheel UI Is Dividing Players
Rockstar’s latest extended preview for GTA 6 has given fans plenty to talk about. The nearly 27-minute gameplay showcase offered a closer look at the world, characters, movement, driving, gunplay, and overall presentation of what is easily one of the most anticipated video games ever. For the most part, the reaction has been overwhelmingly positive.
However, one detail has quickly become a major talking point among players: the GTA 6 user interface, especially the weapon wheel.
The preview, which is now available outside its original platform and can be watched through official Rockstar channels, revealed several moments where the character opens the weapon selection menu. While the rest of the game appears highly detailed, cinematic, and polished, many fans feel the weapon wheel looks surprisingly plain.
Instead of a stylish or immersive design that matches the scale of GTA 6’s world, the weapon wheel appears to use simple boxes with basic weapon icons. For some players, that minimal design feels out of place in a game known for its attention to detail.
Fan reactions have been mixed, but criticism of the UI has been loud. Some players described the interface as underwhelming, while others called it one of the few disappointing parts of an otherwise impressive preview. Several comments online compared the menu design to something far more basic than expected from a modern open-world blockbuster.
This is not the first time fans have seen hints of GTA 6’s interface. Earlier leaks had already shown glimpses of the HUD and weapon wheel, but many assumed those visuals were unfinished placeholders. Now that similar UI elements have appeared in an official extended preview, some believe this may be close to the final version.
That has sparked a larger discussion about whether Rockstar should make changes before launch.
The good news for fans hoping for improvements is that there is still time. With a few months remaining before GTA 6 arrives, the weapon wheel could still be adjusted if Rockstar decides to respond to player feedback. Compared with major gameplay or world-design changes, refining the UI should be a more manageable task.
Some fans have even created their own redesigned versions of the GTA 6 weapon wheel and HUD, showing how the interface could look with a cleaner, more premium design. These fan-made concepts often include a more stylish circular layout, improved icons, and a visual style that better matches the game’s realistic tone.
Another AI-generated concept of the GTA 6 interface has also gained attention online. It brings multiple HUD elements together, including the mini-map in the lower-left corner, the weapon wheel in the center, wanted level indicators in the upper-right corner, and the character switcher near the bottom-right. It also imagines controls for turning certain UI elements on or off, giving players more customization over their screen.
Customization could be an ideal solution. Some players prefer a clean, minimal interface, while others want more detailed menus with strong visual identity. If GTA 6 allows users to adjust HUD elements, disable parts of the UI, or choose between different display styles, it could satisfy both sides of the debate.
Despite the criticism, the weapon wheel is only one part of the broader GTA 6 conversation. The gameplay preview still impressed fans with its visual quality, dense environments, character animations, lighting, and overall sense of scale. The world looks alive, the action appears smooth, and the level of detail seems to push open-world design forward.
Still, in a game as highly anticipated as GTA 6, even small design choices are going to be heavily analyzed. The user interface may not be as exciting as the map, story, vehicles, or missions, but it plays a major role in how the game feels during moment-to-moment gameplay.
For now, the GTA 6 weapon wheel remains one of the few controversial elements from an otherwise stunning preview. Whether Rockstar keeps the current design or updates it before release, fans will be watching closely.
The big question is simple: should Rockstar redesign the GTA 6 UI before launch, or is the current minimal weapon wheel good enough?
