Grand Theft Auto 6could tell a heartrending story in a way that no otherGTAhas, but the real question is whether it should. As it stands, the pieces are there to put together a rather tragic tale, especially in comparison to pastGrand Theft Autotitles. However,Grand Theft Auto 6could be walking a fine line in terms of how deeply emotional it may actually be able to get. There’s no doubt that its story could get deeper than anyGTAbefore it, but the writers may not have the chance to write a true tragedy.
Thestory ofGrand Theft Auto 6has only been hinted at so far, but a few details have already been laid out. First, the rumors about the game having dual protagonists, as well as the first female protagonist in a modernGrand Theft Autogame, are already confirmed. Likewise, players got a small taste of what to expect from the plot, with Lucia having a history of legal trouble, and her and her partner pulling heists together. How all of this fits together is still unconfirmed, but this already offers a decent starting picture of what to expect fromGTA 6.
GTA 6’s Protagonists Could Find Themselves In a Tragic Love Story
Grand Theft Auto 6’s Protagonists Show Some Romantic Chemistry
One major takeaway fromGTA 6’s first traileris the fact that Lucia and her companion seem to be in a romantic relationship. In addition to going on heists and evading the police together, one scene in the trailer shows the two of them speaking on a bed with some definite romantic implications. While there have been instances in pastGrand Theft Autogames where the protagonists could go out on dates, a concrete love interest is relatively new territory. While romance can be cute or moving, there’s also potential for tragedy, either in the form of a falling out or one of them dying.
Two ofGrand Theft Auto 5’s endings featured a protagonist death, so the idea isn’t completely unheard of inGTA.
When one looks back atRed Dead Redemption 2’s tragic story, it’s clear that Rockstar has the ability to make a genuinely emotional tale. The story of Arthur and the Van Der Linde gang that unfolds over the course ofRed Dead Redemption 2gives players a firsthand look at how a previously close-knit group falls apart despite all attempts to save it. While the game had no shortage of amusing moments, it can’t be denied that the overall story is a tragedy. With this in mind, Rockstar could definitely decide to take a similar tone withGrand Theft Auto 6.
Grand Theft Auto May Be Too Satirical For Serious Heartbreak
However, a tragic tale would also clash withGrand Theft Auto’s satirical style. Historically,Grand Theft Autogames can be best described as parodies of society in general wrapped in crime stories. While the stories can go to tense and even sad places, most of the time the games are busy making fun of virtually everything. Putting a romantic tearjerker in the middle of usualGrand Theft Autoantics runs the risk of creating dissonance if not handled properly. Rockstar could certainly add a sad love story toGrand Theft Auto 6, but it shouldn’t if such a story clashes with the rest ofGTA 6’s tone.
There’s no telling where the relationship betweenGTA 6’s protagonists will end up. WhileGrand Theft Auto 6’s next trailercould certainly clear a few things up, it won’t give away the whole story. A romance between the leads is an interesting idea, as are the many ways that it could turn out. A tragic twist for the lovers would bring drama, but it could also be a bad fit depending on the game’s overall tone.Grand Theft Auto 6could bring heartbreak, but it may not want to.
