With Rockstar Games pushing back the release ofGrand Theft Auto 6, fans of the acclaimedGrand Theft Autofranchise want nothing but access to both a compelling story and sheer mayhem in the new installment. And with the success ofGTA Online, fans know Rockstar might have a lot of surprises in store forGrand Theft Auto 6.
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However, with a few years left in store while waiting for the much-awaitedGTAsequel, fans do want some gameplay elements tweaked and changed to capitalize on the experience. Considering the graphical prowess and gameplay elements in recentGTAreleases, just what kind of gameplay shouldGTA 6have for players to maximize their enjoyment?
8Job System
While a game likeGTA 6would almost certainly just allow players tobecome a criminal and grow their way into a crime boss, it would perhaps broaden the game’s interactive nature for it to feature some sort of job system. Similar to RPGs, this would mean giving players opportunities to play the role of other criminal-esque figures such as hitmen, bodyguards, and even crooked cops.
However, unlike RPGs,GTA 6could simplify this feature with a basic “trait” that makes these jobs more unique. For instance, having a job can give players access to exclusive weapons, vehicles, and friendlier dispositions towards certain NPCs. Likewise, these jobs could give players access to specific mini-games and quests.
7Respect System
One of the most innovative features in bothGrand Theft Auto 2andSan Andreaswas the Respect System. BothGTA 2andSan Andreasencourage players to do things favorable to a particular faction to boost their Respect, but with different results. InGTA 2, players who have high Respect levels for one gang can accessmore of their missions. Meanwhile, Respect inSan Andreascan indicate how many gang members protagonist Carl can hire to accompany him in missions.
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This feature didn’t return in any subsequent games, and the closest to the Respect System in modern titles would be the “CEO” and “MC President” bonuses inGTA Online. This is also somethingGTA 6could feature, since a lot of open world games nowadays such as Bethesda titles (Fallout, The Elder Scrolls) often feature faction-leveling with different benefits. IfGTA 6features various gangs, Respect could play a huge role in side missions and the whatnot.
6Challenging Money Acquisition System
Given howGTAgames are more or less about “having fun” in a rather reckless, more dangerous way compared to other games, it makes sense for players to have a much easier timeacquiring money. After all, the difficulty here lies in how players maximize the fun they obtain from acquiring objects they have. However,GTA 6could use a tougher money acquisition system, especially to get players to explore other components of the title.
Taking a cue fromGTA Online’sbusiness systems,GTA 6could feature various mini-games that represent errands players could do for gangs and other establishments. It’s through these mini-games that players can earn a wide variety of extra cash on top of conducting missions.
5Clothes Customization System
Thanks toGTA Vice CityandSan Andreas, players now haveaccess to different types of clothing. This added a whole level of customization that would find its way in future games, and even inGTA Onlinewhere certain clothing such as hoods or jackets could be modified. However, despite the extensive wardrobe inGTA 5andGTA Online, they still lack the particular level of customization that could truly personalize a player’s experience. This is quite unlike in games such asSaints Rowwhere players could customize not just the colors but also textures and logos of their clothing.
Clothes customization system inGTA 6could go a long way for the purposes of personalizing a player’s experience. Just the option of customizing colors manually or via palettes, as well as being able to modify their base appearance such as folds and the whatnot, could give players a better sense of ownership of their characters.
4Physique Change System
One of the most popular features introduced inGTA San Andreaswas the option to go to the Gym and modify CJ’s physique. As such, he can have a skinny physique, a muscular physique, and a large physique. However, aside from the difference in visuals, the player’s chosen physique can also affect CJ’s overall performance.
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For instance, a larger CJ would mean running slower and having a harder time getting past obstacles, as well as being ridiculed by others. Meanwhile, a skinny CJ would give him faster running speed at the expense of lower health. Lastly, a muscular CJ can do more damage up close. Such a system could greatly affect the immersion levels inGTA 6, especially since this visual choice can affect the game mechanically.
3Pedestrian Interactions
In the world ofGTA, NPCs are often called Pedestrians due to their nature of simply existing to populate the roads of the setting of the game. However, by the time games likeVice Citygot released, Pedestrians started to get programmed with more realistic actions such as talking on phones, sitting on benches, smoking, as well as talking and fighting with each other. Some Pedestrians also have sub-classifications with unique actions, such as Street Criminals regularly stealing from civilians.
However, player interactions with respect to Pedestrians can still be limited at times. Aside from statements and remarks when bumped with, a lot of Pedestrianinteractions involving playersoften happen while they’re aimed at or being attacked.GTA 6can add a slight improvement in the form of other forms of interactions, such as greetings, funny remarks, or even insults that could generate various results.
2Music Streaming
TheGTAfranchise has always been known for its ratherpeculiar and entertaining soundtrack. Aside from unforgettable hits across various games, its variety of radio shows remain entertaining for players just cruising around their vehicles. However, perhaps a small upgrade to this feature that could massively improve immersion may be in the form of music streaming.
Simply put,GTA 6could hopefully give players a way to connect their favorite music and streaming apps into the game and allow them to listen to their favorite songs and podcasts while driving. This could boost the potential appeal ofGTA 6as a comfort game.
1Vertical Options
One of the most amazing things one could check out inGTAisn’t just the stunning visuals of modern titles, but also the fact that players could go to roofs and other extremely tall structures with the help of aircraft such as helicopters. However, aircraft are often expensive, fragile, and difficult to maneuver, making it not as recommended for players to use them all the time.
ShouldGTA 6plan on allowing players to access higher floors and buildings, it could help improve exploration to include more verticality options for players. These could include making more accessible higher-story elements such as lower roofs, terraces, and balconies. Moreover, gameplay being more vertically-involved such as taking out snipers from above, reaching buildingswith cars, or needing to go to a roof for a shootout could make exploring the game more worthwhile.
Grand Theft Auto 6is now in development.
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