5 bold reasons GTA 6 could be Rockstar’s biggest hit ever

Since Rockstar Games officially announced GTA 6 in February 2022, the hype surrounding it has been relentless. Even though the title has faced many ups and downs in the recent past, Grand Theft Auto fans are still looking forward to its release in May 2026. It goes without saying that a majority of the gaming community is eagerly waiting to play it, foreshadowing its potential success.

This article lists five bold reasons why GTA 6 has the potential to be Rockstar Games’ biggest hit after release.

Note: This article is subjective and only reflects the writer’s opinions.

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5 things that could potentially make GTA 6 a big success for Rockstar Games

1) A female protagonist

A female protagonist will be a new thing for many players (Image via Rockstar Games)

Lucia Caminos is the first female protagonist of the GTA HD Universe, and fans are already loving her from the trailers and screenshots.

The Grand Theft Auto series has lacked a female playable character in story mode since GTA 1. However, Rockstar Games is all set to change that in GTA 6.

Lucia is portrayed as a strong female lead with an attractive personality. All eyes are on her, as she has a bigger role to play, not only in the game but also in the GTA series as a whole.

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2) Insane in-game physics

Grand Theft Auto games (except GTA 4) are known for having pre-recorded and cartoonish physics. However, Rockstar Games is all set to change that impression after the GTA 6 release date.

Both GTA 6 trailers showcase astonishingly realistic physics never before seen in the franchise. They feature fizz forming inside cold bottles, liquid shifting with character movements, dust motes swirling through the air, dynamic hair physics, light reflecting off high-visibility vests, and many more insane details. The in-game physics alone promise to keep players engaged for hours.

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3) Potential new multiplayer mode

Even though Rockstar Games has yet to announce it, a new multiplayer mode is expected, as it was hinted at by the GTA 6 leaks of September 2022. Fans have enjoyed GTA 5 Online for more than a decade, but it has become less exciting with time.

Veteran players are looking forward to a new multiplayer mode, and GTA 6 Online has the potential to revitalize the franchise with such an addition. However, Rockstar Games must learn from the mistakes it made in GTA 5 Online and avoid repeating them in the next version.

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4) Inclusion of real-life satire

While Grand Theft Auto games are known for having various real-life elements, Rockstar Games appears to be leaning even more into satire this time.

The first GTA 6 trailer featured various in-game social media clips inspired by real-life events. Examples include nods to the dual-hammer Karen, the Florida Joker, the car-twerking trend, and more.

Fans are surely excited to see what other kinds of satire the studio adds to the final version of GTA 6.

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5) Possibly offering the biggest map to date

Grand Theft Auto fans are eagerly waiting for a new map (Image via Rockstar Games)

Even though Rockstar Games has yet to reveal the open world of its upcoming release, the GTA 6 mapping project has been actively trying to piece it together. According to various data miners, the map could be twice the size of the State of San Andreas featured in Grand Theft Auto 5.

While the current map is also great, players have been exploring it for over 11 years. Therefore, the community is looking forward to seeing the new sandbox world and exploring what the studio has been cooking for years.

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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh