GTA 6’s most law-abiding player is Millie Bobby Brown

Millie Bobby Brown revealed on the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast that Grand Theft Auto is her favourite video game — and she plays it by strictly following traffic laws while awaiting GTA 6’s November launch.

Speaking on the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast, the Stranger Things and Enola Holmes actress named GTA her favourite game of all time and admitted it was the first time she had discussed her “passion” for it publicly. Her way of playing one of gaming’s most chaotic series, though, is the opposite of what Rockstar designs for — no rampages, no red-light running, no drunk driving. If you have any interest in life-sim games, her approach will feel oddly familiar.

How Millie Bobby Brown plays GTA

Brown treats GTA less like an action game and more like a commute simulator, obeying every rule of the road. Her explanation was blunt about the appeal.

I’m so excited for GTA. It’s a passion. I follow the rules in GTA. I don’t break the rules. I stop at the red lights, I never run anyone over.

Millie Bobby Brown, Actress

Her husband, she said, is baffled by the whole thing. “My husband is like, ‘Why are you playing this like it’s [The] Sims?'” Brown continued. “I’m like, ‘I’m gonna go to the strip club… but I’m not going to get drunk.’ I’m good.”

Even the missions that demand violence get a moral rebrand. Brown said she plays as if her character is simply on the way to work, and when a job requires taking someone out, she has a rationale ready: “I’m not a hitman, I’m a vigilante.” It is the sort of self-imposed challenge run that GTA rarely rewards, and that is the point.

When is GTA 6 coming out

Rockstar has set a November launch window for GTA 6, though the source does not state a specific date. The past few weeks have brought a flood of information as the studio kicks off its long marketing campaign, including new screenshots. It remains one of the most anticipated releases anywhere, the UAE included, and Brown’s endorsement is a reminder of how far the audience now stretches beyond the usual crowd — much like the mainstream pull of a big narrative-driven release.

The GTA 6 catches worth knowing

Three details about GTA 6 have drawn criticism, and all matter if you are planning a purchase. First, physical copies will reportedly ship with a download code inside the box instead of a disc — so the boxed version is not a true offline collectible. That gripe sits alongside wider platform shifts, with Sony announcing it will eventually phase out PS5 game discs entirely, no timeline given.

Second, don’t expect GTA 6 to run at 60fps on current consoles. Third, there is drama behind the scenes: more Rockstar employees are attempting to unionise as development continues. None of these change what the game is, but they shape the buying decision — especially for anyone hoping to own a disc they can lend, resell or shelve.

Why a celebrity GTA fan matters

Brown’s reveal is light, but it points at how broad GTA’s reach has become. A Stranger Things and Enola Holmes lead publicly geeking out over a Rockstar game — and playing it like a model citizen — is the kind of crossover that widens a launch beyond its core players. With GTA 6 due in November and questions over discs, frame rate and pricing still open in the UAE, expect the anticipation to keep building either way.

As reported via the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast with Josh Horowitz Happy, Sad, Confused (Josh Horowitz / YouTube)