Latest GTA 6 Rumors Suggest Rockstar Games Following the Legacy of the Fan-Favorite 80s-Themed Classic Game

Published 09/28/2022, 10:10 AM EDT

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GTA 6 has a lot of expectations, mainly thanks to the great legacy its predecessor has left behind. So, the developers can follow the gift of those legacies. Recently, there have been rumors that the upcoming Grand Theft Auto will have many similarities to a franchise classic.

It’s been over nine years since the GTA V’s release, and fans have grown anxious to hear about a sequel. But finally, the anxiety has over as Rockstar Games announced a new GTA game is under development. Ever since the announcement, there has been a lot of speculation about the game.

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GTA 6 to follow the legacy of Vice City?

The Grand Theft Auto Vice City needs no introduction, and it is one of the best games in the famous GTA franchise. The game came out in 2002 and became a hit among gamers. Everyone praised the game and especially the retro 80s theme in the game. But mainly the story revolving around Tommy Vercetti and his exploits in Vice City is what stole the audience.

Recently, fresh GTA 6 resurfaced on the internet, which links the under-development GTA to one of its predecessors. A recent GTA 6 leak showcased the player as a female character, confirming the leaks about the game having a female lead. Moreover, many people claimed to see similarities with the Grand Theft Auto Vice City.

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There are recent speculations about the upcoming game not being called GTA 6. Instead, it might go with the name ‘Grand Theft Auto Vice’ or GTA Vice. Further, the Rockstar Games didn’t announce the game officially. So, there are a lot of speculations about GTA 6 being called as GTA Vice.

When would be the time period for GTA Vice?

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If the game is set in Vice City, then it would be so fascinating to enjoy the Miami-themed city in the GTA universe again. But there are other questions, like the time period for the upcoming GTA game. There are rumors about the game being set in the retro 80s, like the original Vice City game.

But there are also speculations that the upcoming title might showcase a present-time Vice City. If it’s a sequel to Vice City and set in present times, then you can also see what happened with Vice City protagonist Tommy Vercetti when he rose to power.

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What do you think about the similarities between Grand Theft Auto Vice City and the upcoming GTA title?

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Ripan Majumdar is an esports and F1 writer at Essentially Sports. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor's in Science from West Bengal State University, Kolkata. Ripan is a massive Red Bull Racing and Sergio Perez fan.
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