Grand Theft Auto 6is reportedly in development, although someGTA 6reports indicate its early development. Some insiders contradict this statement, but regardless of how far the game is in development, many may just be excited to know that it is. After all, it’s not an understatement to say thatGrand Theft Auto 5is one of the most popular games of recent generations, and soGTA 6has a lot of pressure to live up to its predecessor.
One wayGrand Theft Auto 6is likely to do this is to follow one key element ofGTA 5: multiple protagonists. While everyone has their favorites, there’s no doubt the unique and complex story that introduces Franklin, Micheal, and Trevor to players has a Rockstar-unique approach to story telling.
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Grand Theft Auto 5bringing in three protagonists to the main story instead of the one found in the series thus far was a real-game changer, and it allowed the game to capture the best of its predecessors.Michael de Santa’s professional mafia-like approach to all things is remniscent of Niko Bellic inGrand Theft Auto 4, Franklin Clinton’s ambitions and dreams seem to follow a path not unlike CJ inSan Andreas, and Trevor is a unique approach to the game. It brings the old and new into one game, which it may have struggled without doing so. After all, Trevor’s sociopathic charms can only go so far.
What’s more,Grand Theft Auto 5isn’t even the only title to use multiple protagonists to tell a story.Both Red Dead Redemption 1and2, for example, utilize two protagonists (albeit in a completely different approach). John Marston’s story is brought to an end in the first game through the eyes of Jack Marston, whereas Arthur’s fate is avenged byJohn Marston inRed Dead Redemption 2. It seems like a safe bet thatGTA 6features multiple protagonists, but the question becomes how many and what role do they play.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Protagonists
Practically everyGTA 6rumor or leak lists multiple protagonists as a trait. Now, that does not mean they are legit or confirm the feature is returning, but it does speak volumes to the popularity of the feature. Of course, every single one brings it up differently. The most recentGrand Theft Auto 6protagonist leakdetails 4 main characters, somehow bridging various time spans (RDR much?): Walter Wallace, an un-named former IDF soldier, a smuggler named Thomas Branigan, and a single father named Marcus Burke.
In truth, that rumor is almost certainly fake and a dead giveaway is that its existence seems designed to contradictGTA 6early development reports, and many seem to suggest that 4 is too many. Others want something with dual protagonists that has a more Bonnie and Clyde approach, while others think that 3 is the perfect number. It would also be a good way to introduce afemale protagonist toGrand Theft Auto 6, as some also want that.
What rumors and fan replies toGTA 6protagonist rumors prove is that the demand is there. It is a feature many would welcome back in some form, and something that if done properly could help makeGrand Theft Auto 6the nextGrand Theft Auto 5. Assuming it is indeed in early development, there’s a good chance Rockstar is paying attention to fan feedback, so only time will tellhowGTA 6turns out.
