10 options GTA 6 desperately must make the wait price it

Despite the fact that we’ve solely seen glimpses of what GTA 6 may supply, followers have already got a stacked wishlist. As a longtime Rockstar fan, I’ve dreamed up a number of options that might make the wait completely price it.

Buckle up. Listed here are 10 issues Grand Theft Auto 6 must ship.

Two protagonists with contrasting journeys and traits

Regardless of the thriller round Grand Theft Auto 6, we do know the sport will function two twin protagonists (rumored to be named Lucia and Jason) in a Bonnie and Clyde-style dynamic. Contemplating the success behind GTA 5‘s three distinct characters, I’d like to see this method kicked up a notch. Lucia and Jason ought to every have distinctive playstyles, like how Murderer’s Creed: Shadows made Yasuke a tank and Naoe a stealth grasp. Completely different genres, positive, however that type of duality in GTA 6 would really feel like getting two video games for the worth of 1, which is likely to be the case if GTA 6 prices $100.

The identical goes for his or her journeys, the place selections, missions, and aspect content material shift relying in your character. It will be thrilling if NPCs reacted otherwise to every one, making it much more attractive to see how every character’s story and gameplay expertise range.

Intricate automobile customization

Grand Theft Auto is known as Grand Theft Auto for a cause—it’s all concerning the automobiles. So, if GTA 6 goes to be the very best of the collection, then automobile customization needs to be off the charts. GTA 5 already has loopy personalization, from the inside to the bumper. However let’s be actual; there’s a lot extra room to go deeper with elements and detailing.

One other mechanic that might make GTA 6 top-tier is a system impressed by Crimson Useless Redemption 2’s horse stables however for automobiles. As an alternative of horses, you’d take your journey to a automobile retention spot, the place you possibly can seize any of your owned automobiles everytime you need. I do know I’m not alone within the battle of dropping a cool new automobile, so having this function could be a welcome addition.

Heists, heists, and extra heists

Heists have at all times been an enormous a part of the Grand Theft Auto expertise, particularly when GTA 5 permits you to take the reins and plan them out your self. It’d be epic to see that system return in GTA 6, however with even larger stakes and deeper planning. I would like each option to matter, whether or not issues go south mid-mission or your payout modifications relying on the crew you picked. The extra dynamic and unpredictable, the higher.

The number of heists in GTA On-line might be the right place to begin for what GTA 6 may supply, together with quick, high-risk jobs or elaborate, multi-part missions. Simply make every one really feel like its personal wild journey that goes past the primary story.

Extra significance to the time system

Ever since I first performed Rockstar’s Bully and noticed its time system in motion, I’ve needed one thing like that to make a comeback. Not precisely the college bell schedule, however extra like a residing world the place occasions occur at particular occasions. Perhaps GTA 6 may have an invite-only social gathering that kicks off at midnight on Fridays or a mysterious gun vendor who solely reveals up on a random Tuesday. On high of that, Rockstar Video games may throw in one thing completely weird that solely occurs at a sure time and place, just like the ghost sightings in GTA On-line.

You would additionally convey again enterprise hours for shops, as we’ve beforehand seen in San Andreas. It is likely to be a bit irritating to overlook out on one thing since you confirmed up too late, but it makes much more sense than each store being open across the clock. Time methods add construction and realism to the world, making it really feel alive as a substitute of simply flipping a swap from day to nighttime.

The return of Tommy Vercetti

You’ll be able to’t convey again Vice Metropolis with out mentioning Tommy Vercetti. He’s the explanation the place grew to become iconic within the first place, starring as the primary protagonist in GTA: Vice Metropolis. Since then, we’ve solely gotten a number of breadcrumbs about the place he ended up, but it surely’d be a blast to see him once more. Tagging together with him for a mission, even in a restricted position, could be a nostalgic deal with.

But when a full quest is asking an excessive amount of, a cameo would nonetheless hit the spot. Or just getting a peek contained in the Vercetti Property could be price it. Seeing that legendary mansion delivered to life with fashionable graphics could be unforgettable, and even higher if we had the possibility to personal it ourselves.

Utterly random, however memorable NPC moments

If there’s one factor Rockstar Video games completely nails, it’s NPCs. I’ve overheard a number of the most unhinged, laugh-out-loud dialogue simply strolling previous random characters, and I nonetheless quote a number of the wild stuff they’ve stated. I’ve little doubt Grand Theft Auto 6 will hold this custom alive, however I’d like to see it lean into what Crimson Useless Redemption 2 did so properly. That recreation made NPCs really feel really alive, with aspect characters whose tales developed over time, no quest markers wanted. These moments occurred organically, which made exploring really feel like discovering one thing particular.

I’m additionally all in for the mysterious NPCs: those who go away extra questions than solutions. Crimson Useless Redemption 2’s Gavin storyline, for instance, was by no means totally defined, and that made it much more intriguing. Years later, we’re nonetheless questioning why that poor man is yelling for Gavin, who has appeared to fade into skinny air. Extra bizarre, open-ended encounters like that in GTA 6 could be the cherry on high.

A brand new and improved Wished system

Whereas Grand Theft Auto’s Wished system is iconic, there’s positively room for some enchancment. Take GTA 5, for instance. How do the police discover you if you’re in the midst of nowhere? It appears like they’ve bought a psychic hyperlink to your each transfer. And don’t even get me began on their sharpshooting expertise. They’ll go full Rambo with only a two-star Wished degree.

For GTA 6, the early Wished ranges shouldn’t flip you into an immediate goal. Rockstar Video games may deal with this by introducing a ticket system, like within the Mafia collection, the place you possibly can pay a high quality and ship the cops packing. One other cool concept comes from Crimson Useless Redemption’s Witness mechanics, the place somebody rats you out as a substitute of the police magically showing. Combining each methods may create a extra real looking and manageable police expertise, giving gamers extra methods to deal with their Wished degree with out feeling like the whole power is gunning for them always.

Destructible environments

Of all of the most-desired options in Grand Theft Auto 6, destructible environments appear to be on virtually everybody’s listing, and I’d need to agree. Despite the fact that there are many moments the place you possibly can trigger chaos, most buildings simply stand there and not using a scratch, other than the limitless road poles I’ve flattened. It feels a bit unrealistic to not have some destruction, although I reckon it’s a difficult factor to tug off, particularly with a map that’s anticipated to be huge.

Nonetheless, it could be a lot enjoyable to wreak havoc and see the aftermath. Watching issues slowly get rebuilt over time would make it really feel like your actions matter, including extra weight to your destruction.

Two-player co-op

San Andreas followers may keep in mind its underrated co-op mode, the place you and a buddy may discover the world and tackle the world aspect by aspect. With GTA 6 that includes two foremost protagonists, bringing again one thing related wouldn’t be out of left subject. It may work similar to it did in San Andreas, as you stick collectively to rampage or free-roam, tackling regardless of the recreation throws your means.

It will be much more thrilling if the whole GTA 6 storyline might be performed with two gamers, letting you coordinate and strategize by way of every mission. On-line play may nonetheless supply that have if sofa co-op isn’t included. Solo play would, after all, nonetheless be there, however giving gamers the choice to group up would mark a daring step ahead for the franchise.

Overhaul of minigames and actions

The aspect content material is without doubt one of the many issues I like concerning the Grand Theft Auto collection, at all times taking a step above the primary story. In GTA 5, you possibly can go to the flicks and play tennis, whereas GTA 4 featured air hockey and a golf membership. I’d love for GTA 6 so as to add extra content material like this to get much more misplaced in its world. The thoughts boggles at what these actions may entail, together with skateboarding, browsing, fishing, and playing.

Buildings also needs to be extra explorable somewhat than simply getting used as ornament. Having a mall would most likely supply quite a lot of aspect content material or a fitness center the place a personality weight system might be put in place. There are such a lot of prospects, and truthfully, I would like all of them. If Rockstar Video games delivers on only a fraction of those concepts, the watch for GTA 6 will likely be price it, even with the current delay.