Rockstar Games is still silent with regards to the current state of the projected Grand Theft Auto 6, which has lead fans to believe that the game is still yet to be developed. However, Rockstar Games head Leslie Benzies may just have spilled the beans about them working on it now.
The state of GTA 6
It was not exactly said that GTA 6 is now under production, but it has been hinted that they already throwing ideas and concepts into the mix. It is still unknown just how far into development the team is in right now, but fans can rest assure that the team is already starting on it sooner than later.
The Map Related to Every Mission
Benzies also mentioned that the map and storyline for GTA 6 will be intertwined. The missions will depend on both the map and story, which implies that the location is going to be a crucial part in decision-making. Rockstar still has not conveyed any information with regards to the setting of the next GTA installment, but it has been assumed that the developers already have some ideas in mind.
Foreign Concept Disregarded
As Benzies pointed out, "We don't know what GTA 6 will be, but we've already got some ideas." Additionally, the rumor mill also has ideas of its own. Rockstar has already cleared things out that GTA 6 will not take place outside the United States. But there were previous reports of Rockstar scouting London and Tokyo. It is apparently hard to incorporate, so the idea of a foreign location has been disregarded.
Female Protagonist?
Meanwhile, fans are hoping for a female protagonist to join GTA 6. Past titles have already featured multiple playable characters, but they were all male. Many think that it is about time the franchise would include the other gender. But with no statement coming from Rockstar, that idea is still up in the air. If the rumors are true,
Release Date
GTA 6 may officially be released in 2020. On the other hand, an official reveal is expected sometime in 2018.