A former member of the Grand Theft Auto team revealed that Rockstar Games considered various international settings for the series, including Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro, Moscow, and Istanbul. According to Obbe Vermeij, Tokyo was the closest to being developed, but ultimately, the studio opted to stick with familiar American cities due to financial risks and the cultural familiarity these locations hold for players. While the future of the series is expected to revisit classic locations like Vice City in GTA 6, the development team acknowledges that expanding beyond American cities is unlikely due to project budgets and production timelines.
Will Grand Theft Auto 6 take place in a new city?No, Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to return to Vice City, depicting a modern version rather than the classic 80s setting, with dual protagonists for the first time—Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval.
nThe Grand Theft Auto series has largely focused on American-inspired locations, with the most notable settings being Liberty City, Los Santos, and Vice City. The series has been praised for exploring themes of wealth disparity, crime, and cultural dynamics, which are often tied to these locations. GTA 6 is eagerly anticipated for its modern narrative twist and character diversity, showing a shift towards more inclusive storytelling in the gaming industry.
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Honestly, it's a bit of a bummer that we'll likely never get a full-blown GTA set outside the States, but I get why Rockstar plays it safe. At least returning to Vice City with a modern twist and dual protagonists sounds like a solid way to keep the formula feeling fresh.
It's wild to think how different the series could've been with a Tokyo or Rio backdrop, but honestly, sticking to Vice City feels like a smart, nostalgic play. Rockstar's focus on depth over geography probably means we'll get that signature satirical punch, just with a fresh coat of neon.