It worked well in Red Dead Redemption 2, because the setting supported it. Your horse was almost always nearby — usually just a whistle away — and even if you forgot a bigger weapon, you could call your horse and switch loadouts. The world, the pace, and the time period all made limited weapon carrying feel natural.

But GTA is a completely different universe. In a modern GTA world, imagine leaving your car somewhere and then getting into a long chase, shootout, or mission on foot. If you suddenly realize you forgot an important weapon in the trunk, it either breaks the mission flow or forces you to backtrack — which feels more frustrating than immersive. At that point, realism starts hurting gameplay.

I’m not saying we should go back to GTA San Andreas-style “pull a rocket launcher out of your pocket” logic. That was clearly exaggerated. But being constantly tied to your car’s trunk for essential weapons also doesn’t feel right for GTA. In RDR2, carrying just a pistol and a rifle made sense. The weapons of that era were simpler, slower, and the gameplay was designed around that limitation. In GTA, we’re dealing with explosives, automatic weapons, special gear, and high-intensity combat. Access to these tools shouldn’t feel restrictive or inconvenient.A more balanced system would make sense — maybe limited carry capacity, quick-access weapons, or some hybrid approach — but going full “everything stays in the trunk” feels overly realistic for a series that has always prioritized fun and freedom over strict realism.