GTA 6

Continuation of the iconic game series from Rockstar, GTA 6, brings players back to their beloved Vice City — a sunny metropolis on the ocean shore, where a true action movie unfolds in the spirit of the best mafia films. The focus is on Lucia and Jason — a pair of criminals who find themselves in serious trouble. And they can only get through it together. Varied heists, daring robberies, car thefts, and piracy will spice up the romantic relationship of the modern-day "Bonnie and Clyde". GTA 6 is the first game in the series with a female protagonist. It is Lucia in this criminal duo who is the decisive gangster, capable of facing any danger.

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The concept of GTA 6 began in 2013, pre-production started in 2015, after the release of the PC version of GTA 5, and full-scale development began with the release of Red Dead Redemption 2 in 2018. Until 2022, there was no information about the game, except for numerous rumors from various insiders.

The long development and transition of employees to remote work led to leaks. In September 2022, a hacker leaked a lot of information about GTA 6, which closely matched insider reports. The leak did not affect the studio's plans and development pace, and the revealed parts of the game were not changed or redone.

The official announcement of GTA 6 took place in December 2023, within the first trailer, which revealed a lot of information about the game — world, storyline, gameplay , and more.

The first trailer for GTA 6 did not reveal an exact release date but announced a release in 2025 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The PC version can be expected a year to a year and a half after the consoles, from late 2026 to mid-2027. Rockstar is likely working on an optimized version of GTA 6 for enhanced ninth-generation consoles, such as the PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X (Brooklyn), and Series S (Elwood) — a joint bundle may be released at the end of 2025. Take-Two Interactive, following the habit of re-releasing old hits, may release GTA 6 on the next generations of PlayStation and Xbox in 2030 or later.

GTA 6 is a third-person action-adventure game in the vast open world of the state of Leonida and its capital Vice City, with a cinematic storyline and complete freedom of action. The open world is managed by a complex life simulation system, providing unprecedented interactivity, and the dynamic gameplay and variety of missions make GTA 6 a real spectacle, fully immersing the player in the world of criminal adventures.

The action still takes place in an alternative version of the USA, this time moving to the state of Leonida, inspired by Florida. The world of GTA 6 has a wealth of nature comparable to RDR 2 and a greater variety of flora and fauna than GTA 5.

During their adventures, players will visit a wide range of natural-territorial complexes: azure beaches and blue lagoons, deciduous forests and picturesque meadows, vast swamps and mangrove thickets, deserted outskirts and rocky highlands, caves, lakes, and hills — all teeming with wildlife. The world of GTA 6 also reflects the different weather conditions of Florida: winds and hurricanes, thunder and lightning, and some areas are submerged in mud.

The world can be explored far and wide, and you can move through it on foot, using more than a hundred cars and other wheeled vehicles, on a personal helicopter, airplane, or yacht. You can swim and dive underwater, exploring the ocean floor, which is detailed no less than the rest of the game world. There are also unusual ways of moving around — jetpack, wingsuit, or grappling hook. The network of roads and bridges will help you visit all the main corners of GTA 6, but some points can only be reached by air or water, adding significant variety to the exploration process.

As of January 2024, the full map of GTA 6 remains a secret, and the first trailer did not reveal the size of the world. It is assumed that the game space of GTA 6 is in the form of an island and significantly surpasses GTA 5. The state consists of three counties: Vice Dale with the capital Vice City, Kelly with the center in the city of Port Gellhorn, and Leonard. Each part of Leonida is protected by its own law enforcement units.

The events preceding the start of GTA 6 are still unknown. To reveal the prologue or plot — like North Yankton from GTA 5 — a Latin American city, whose prototype was Bogota, Colombia, may appear.

The main action of GTA 6 takes place in modern Vice City and its surroundings, with Miami as its prototype. Since Grand Theft Auto: Vice City , the world has been significantly reworked and expanded, filled with new content, but memorable places from the past have been preserved. At night, it transforms into a world of neon lights, hiding the dangers and secrets of the criminal world.

The city is vast: business and banking centers, tourist hotels, shopping and entertainment complexes, villa districts with sea access, a huge port, an international airport, residential areas, and a Haitian-Cuban ghetto. Numerous buildings, from shacks and diners to stadiums and skyscrapers, will delight with diverse architecture. And all this is connected by endless kilometers of roads, from narrow alleys with graffiti on the walls to wide highways.

Vice City delights with a minimum of empty spaces; Rockstar aimed to occupy every square meter of the game world. The urban development is interspersed with diverse nature — grasses, shrubs, trees, creating a lively and realistic world. Water takes on various forms: from private pools and entire bodies of water, civilized navigable canals, and ocean coastline lines, to quiet backwaters and wild lagoons. All areas are connected by transport highways and bridges, and the metro system ensures fast movement.

The culture of Vice City combines Latin American and American motifs, focusing on a beautiful life, fashion, and popularity. Residents welcome a free and eccentric lifestyle, reflected in the lively time spent in bars, restaurants, clubs, and parties until morning.

In GTA 6, there are two main protagonists: a woman named Lucia (a Latina) and a man named Jason (a local). They form a criminal duo who, at the start of the game, find themselves in serious trouble, and the player observes their struggle to overcome these challenges. The first trailer for GTA 6 created a lot of uncertainty: part of the gameplay might see Lucia in prison, with all the hardships falling on Jason. Alternatively, Jason could be the love interest and experienced driver, with most of the gameplay focusing on Lucia.

The player can switch between the protagonists "on the fly" in free play mode, but campaign missions will be played as him (or her). Nothing is known yet about the class system and character development in GTA 6.

As of January 2024, there are no details about the GTA 6 storyline. Rumors suggest the storyline will last around 35-40 hours and will mostly take place in the present day, inferred from the car models and overall ambiance shown in the first trailer.

Information about the main antagonist and other key characters is kept in absolute secrecy. Following Rockstar's tradition, the script will surely include a host of characters with meticulously crafted backstories, motivations, and life goals. Since GTA 6 is set in the same universe as the previous installments, there will be many references and nods to familiar faces from GTA 5 and Vice City.

Where the sixth installment will deviate from established traditions is in jokes targeting "vulnerable social groups," black humor, and satire in cutscenes, dialogues, and individual lines. However, don't think the storyline will be cheapened or lose its impact — the writers have plenty of room to critique bad people.

As of January 2024, there is no official information about GTA 6 gameplay, but it is known that Rockstar has deepened and reworked all game mechanics. The core gameplay will retain the main features of the previous series installments, while also offering new opportunities. For example, in the form of more significant heists.

Players can enter a much larger number of establishments and locations than before to commit heists, creating unique situations unrelated to the main storyline. The shooting experience has been improved, and the mechanics expanded with the ability to switch the leading hand. Weapons now have to be carried on the shoulder or waist, making it impossible to hide everything in a bottomless inventory. The inventory is limited to 8 slots, with the possibility of expansion through a bag. Auto-pickup of weapons and money from corpses has been disabled.

For the first time in the series, stealth elements will appear, where disguise and hiding one's face will be critically important for evading pursuit. Nighttime heists will add excitement due to pitch darkness, where even the slightest flash of light will expose the protagonists. A dynamic hair and beard growth system, as well as the ability to personalize appearances, will add an element of disguise and uniqueness to the characters.

Event-wise, GTA 6 is still rich in mini-games (golf, tennis, karting, darts, photo hunting, bowling, and more), side missions (city car races or monster truck races off-road, heists, buying and selling real estate, and so on), and is filled with various street gangs and conflicts between them. В последнем случае стоит ожидать уникальных игровых событий благодаря улучшенной системе симуляции жизни.

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