The Greensboro Police Department in North Carolina, USA, has publicly called out Rockstar Games, PlayStation, and Xbox, expressing willingness to test police-related content in GTA 6, repeatedly emphasizing that this is "100% for research purposes." This is merely a humorous interaction by the police department surrounding the game, not an official announcement of a testing partnership.
The police department had previously joked that people would stay home after the game's release, giving officers a chance to catch their breath. This volunteer offer also aligns with the enhanced police pursuit mechanics in the game.
Rob Nelson from Rockstar North previously introduced the game's "Wanted" system in an interview with IGN: police can track the player character's appearance and clothing, and criminal acts may be reported by witnesses or alarms. These settings add another layer of humor to the police department's so-called "research."
In addition to volunteering for testing, the police department used this opportunity to remind the public to stay out of trouble, stating that those denied bail might still be in detention on the game's release date, concluding with "don't do stupid things." GTA 6 is scheduled to launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026.