Will GTA 6 have realistic car damage?

Probably yes, at least to some extent — but nothing official has fully confirmed the exact depth of GTA 6’s car damage system.

What can be said safely:

• GTA 6 is expected to have vehicle damage, since car damage is a core part of the series.
• It may be more detailed than GTA V, but that is still an expectation, not a confirmed fact.
• Rockstar often uses fictional vehicle brands, so it has more freedom than games tied closely to licensed real-world cars, but that does not guarantee ultra-realistic destruction.
• Leaks and early footage can hint at features, but they are not a reliable basis for final gameplay systems unless confirmed by Rockstar or shown in final gameplay.

A careful bottom line: expect visible dents, broken glass, and some level of deformation, but don’t assume fully simulation-heavy realistic crash physics unless official gameplay or final reviews confirm it.