The “GTA” series has traditionally been somewhat split up, in the sense that consecutive installments don’t typically follow a continuous storyline and each game is more or less alone by itself. There are some exceptions to this, and there are also generally various minor references about previous installments in each new game, but for the most part this is the trend. Now, there have been some rumors that “GTA 6” could build up on the story that was established in “GTA 5” but with various new additions, making it an even more interesting experience for gamers who like to immerse themselves.
The rumors are very vague right now and it’s hard to even follow them very concisely, but if it does turn out to be true that Rockstar are going to expand on the same story with the new game, then this could have some interesting implications for “GTA 6” and for the future of the franchise as a whole. There have been talks of adding a female lead character to the game, and this alone has been driving up the interest of fans quite a bit.
It’s not a traditional element for a “GTA” game, that’s for sure – and the presence of women in the franchise has generally had a special place, as the developers like to treat their female characters in somewhat interesting, if not strange ways. Because of this, there are some interesting implications to the idea of having a female lead in the game, but we can definitely see it happening if the developers think it through carefully.
We aren’t sure if the game will move to a new location if it does decide to build on the same story. Realistically, things can go both ways. It’s possible that “GTA 6” is set in the same place as its predecessor, continuing the story from there and adding even more to the environment. On the other hand, it’s also possible that the game could be set in a new location and only references the previous title occasionally but not through any direct parts of the environment.
On the other hand, is the game going to continue the trend of multiple protagonists? This was something that fans quite enjoyed in “GTA 5” and it added a lot to the game’s formula, and we can easily see this idea being expanded in “GTA 6”. Rockstar could even tie it nicely with the idea of having a female protagonist, although we don’t know if that would mean having all protagonists as females or if it could have other implications for the game.
The gameplay of the game is also surrounded by lots of rumors and speculation, but of course most of that should be taken with a grain of salt as people love to talk about their own ideas for the game, and often those suggestions get mixed up with the general whirlwind of speculation and it’s easy to get confused.
With so many talks about the game’s future and how Rockstar could continue the franchise, the studio should definitely take a look at their community and the discussions on messaging boards if they are stuck on ideas for the new game. There are plenty of suggestions out there to fill up their drawing boards with, and the company will also give their fans a nice surprise if they implemented things that have been brought up by the community itself.