push square's take on the new wanted system icons, and i'm with them on cop chases being a chore
Saw Push Square's piece on the wanted system icons and I'm actually with them on this one. The author says escaping cops in older GTA games was their least favorite part, and honestly same. You just floor it and hope the spawns don't box you in. There's no real strategy beyond speed.
The article breaks down what all the new icons mean, which is handy because the extended look threw a ton of UI at us. I didn't catch half of it live. If Rockstar is adding actual icons for different pursuit states or cop behaviors, that could change how chases feel. Instead of just outrunning a red circle, maybe you'll have to read the situation.
I remember in GTA 5 the wanted system was basically a timer with extra steps. Hide in an alley, wait for the stars to blink, done. It never felt like you outsmarted anyone. The cops would spawn on the exact road you were about to take, every time. So if the new system gives you more info to work with, I'm all for it.
No idea if the icons are for witness reports, search zones, or something else entirely. The article probably spells it out, but I haven't read the full thing yet. Either way, I'm glad someone at a major outlet is calling out how dull cop chases have been. Rockstar's been quiet on the wanted system specifics, so any breakdown is welcome.
If they can make losing the heat feel like a puzzle instead of a speedrun, that's a win. The old loop got stale years ago.
Source: Push Square · Curated content.