Grand Theft Auto 6is expected to be bigger and more engaging than any of Rockstar Games' previous installments. In the world ofGTA, this could quite possibly be true. When considering all of Rockstar’s video games, it is hard to imagine any game can top the level of engagement ofRed Dead Redemption 2’s story,primarily down to one of thevideo games' most iconic protagonists - Arthur Morgan.
Grand Theft Autocertainly has a cast of famous characters, such as Trevor Phillips, Tommy Vercetti, or Carl “CJ” Johnson, but even all those heavy-hitters do not hold a candle to the stage-presence Arthur held during his cowboy adventures. With a character arc like Arthur’s and a wild world likeGTA 5used in the same game,Rockstar could even have a chance to top its own previous popular games.
GTA 6 Could Utilize Both Their Strengths
GTA 5is still one of the most popular games being played over 10 years after its release, but that is primarily due to its multiplayer capabilities rather than the game’s single-player story.GTA Online’s world has so much to do and enjoy, the level of energy within the game is unparalleled, drawn from the concepts of its single-player experience. It is a manic world with exciting missions, vehicles, and locations, and its characters may be memorable, but they do not stand out as what brought the game success -GTAOdid.
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Red Dead 2is the opposite. The online game was not nearly as impactful to gaming culture asGTA 5,and it dwindled where the other soared. What makesRed Dead 2still extremely popular is the journey of Arthur in the single-player game, shown whenhe was named the 11th most iconic video game character of all timeby aBAFTAplayer poll. He is still just as popular as when the game released in 2018. His journey defined the game and Rockstar should apply what it learned to future games.
Arthur’s arc is one of becoming a better man and understanding the purposefulness of selfless actions. His loyalty to Dutch crumbles aswhat the Van der Linde Gang once stood for as bandits is becoming twisted by Dutch’s ambitions and Micah’s manipulations. Not only is the overall message of the story engaging, but also individual plot points, such as Micah’s betrayal of the gang andArthur’s slow decline and deathafter contracting tuberculosis. Moments like this build the character’s endearing qualities to the player through its transformative story beats.
Rockstar has an opportunity to draw from Arthur’s journey, like the betrayal and his reflection of who he is, and use them for Lucia or Jason. It would perhaps be a bit too hard-hitting to have another painful death of a hero; players went through enough emotional turmoil with Arthur’s conclusion. By taking what worked with Arthur’s arc and then using it in a Vice City setting, Rockstar can have the best of both worlds - a high-energyGrand Theft Auto 6world with the heart ofRed Dead Redemption 2’s protagonist.
Source:BAFTA
Grand Theft Auto 6
Grand Theft Auto VI is an installment in Rockstar Games' wildly successful franchise. Set in a new location after the events of Grand Theft Auto V, VI will see players arrive in a new sprawling city where they can explore the world they want while completing various story and side quests while taking whatever vehicles players desire.
