Will GTA 6 Follow in GTA 5's Footsteps?

Grand Theft Auto 5 became one of Rockstar Games' most successful games. Will GTA 6 follow in GTA 5's footsteps, will it achieve that same kind of success? For now, we don't know the answers to these questions. That's because it's unclear how Rockstar Games plans to move forward after Grand Theft Auto 6 launches. The game is expected to release next year. In our article, we'll shed some light on whether GTA 6 will show similarities to GTA 5? (in terms of popularity and success), or whether it will take a completely different path.

Will GTA 6 Show Similarities to GTA 5?

Will GTA 6 Show Similarities to GTA 5: Abandoning the Story Mode Could Push the Game Down a Different Path

Grand Theft Auto 5's source code was leaked around Christmas 2023, revealing some interesting information about the game. At one point, around eight story mode DLCs were reportedly planned but were ultimately canceled. One of them may have featured Trevor Philips under the title Agent Trevor, while another may have incorporated Liberty City.

If Grand Theft Auto 6 follows a similar path, its story mode could also be abandoned over time. Based on what was shown in the first official GTA 6 trailer, it's possible that the open-world map and the stories of characters like Lucia could be expanded through DLCs instead.

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The Cancellation of Other Rockstar Games Titles Could Affect the Game

The Grand Theft Auto 5 source code leak revealed information not only about itself and its canceled story mode DLCs, but also about other unannounced Rockstar Games titles that may have been abandoned because of the success of Grand Theft Auto Online. These include Midnight Club and even Bully 2. These games could have been an exciting experience alongside GTA 5 and Online over the last decade. We think GTA 6 could succeed alongside these games, but we'll have to see whether their cancellation affects its success.

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GTA 5 Losing Popularity Over Time Could Also Happen to GTA 6

Grand Theft Auto 5 was a beloved game when it launched in 2013. It still commands great respect among fans, but many have started to change their minds. Players have shifted their opinions about the game due to the constant re-releases and Rockstar's failure to communicate properly over the last decade. Whether the same thing happens with GTA 6 remains to be seen.

Not Adding New Content Over Time, as With GTA 5, Could Also Hurt the Game's Success

Many GTA 5 mechanics were great additions to the series. Multiplayer mode saw many DLCs and some quality-of-life upgrades over the last decade, but nothing significant, such as map expansions, was added or changed in the game, particularly in story mode. If the same thing happens with GTA 6, it could significantly affect the game's success and popularity.

Considering all these factors, while GTA 6 is expected to show some similarities to GTA 5 (in popularity and success), we don't think it will experience notable failure or a lack of new content being reflected in the game, as was the case with GTA 5. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem possible to know this for certain until the game is released.

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