Highlights

  • GTA 6 trailer teases a thrilling crime world, showcasing small-time robbers Lucia and Jason in intense robbery scenarios.
  • Anticipation is high for GTA 6's 2025 release, with expectations of Rockstar raising the franchise to new heights with heist-focused gameplay.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is in prime position to be the biggest game release of next year. There are some major titles set to compete with GTA 6 in 2025, but Rockstar's anticipated new entry in its long-running franchise still has many waiting with bated breath. The game's first and only trailer offered a thrilling cinematic glimpse into the game's world, and one thing was made clear; heart-pounding crime sequences will once again be the star of the show.

As the sounds of Tom Petty echo throughout the game's short trailer, GTA 6's first look still manages to highlight Lucia and Jason's life of crime, as it seems mostly focused on robbery. There is a deep well of GTA 6 speculation that many have been drawing from, especially when it comes to Lucia and Jason's story as an apparent crime duo, a la Bonnie and Clyde. The game's protagonists appear to be small-time robbers whose missions will increase in scope, and this presents GTA 6 with the perfect chance to take inspiration from one of Payday 3's greatest features: masks.

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GTA 6 is the Perfect Home for Payday 3's Mask Feature

Although Payday 3 launched to lukewarm feedback, the game's many masks, both original and customizable, continued one of the franchise's most notable features. The customization options offer players the chance to really make their own identity within the game, and GTA 6 is fertile soil to grow this mechanic further.

Raising the Bar for GTA 6's Robbery Missions

As of now, the missions in GTA 6 haven't been confirmed, but it's fairly obvious that players can expect to look forward to some intense heists and getaway scenarios. There are plenty of ways that GTA 6 can improve the franchise, but adding customizable masks could be the perfect mechanic to allow players to really feel like they're living the role of a bona fide career thief.

Making one's own mask brought a unique level of immersion to Payday 3, and it only makes sense for the feature to be included in GTA 6. Immersion is Rockstar's expertise, and an in-game option that lets players imagine how Jason and Lucia would decorate their masks could be a simple, but effective, way to further connect players to the two characters.

In-game immersion aside, the nearly countless masks in Payday 3 are also just a lot of fun. The GTA franchise has a great array of in-game clothing items, and including a treasure trove of masks only seems natural. Furthermore, with GTA's wonderfully crass sense of humor, there's no telling what kinds of hilarious masks Rockstar could bring to life.

The Wait For More GTA 6 News Continues

There's no doubt that GTA 6 is going to be massive. With so much anticipation for its 2025 release, there are some high expectations regarding how Rockstar brings the franchise to the next level. With only one trailer revealed at the end of last year, there's no telling how long it will take for more news on GTA 6 to make itself known, but imagining what the next trailer will hold is compelling.

Even if GTA 6 doesn't embrace Payday 3's mask mechanics, the game will hopefully bring robbery mechanics to the forefront this time around. There was a clear emphasis on heists in GTA 6's reveal trailer, and with a potential Bonnie and Clyde inspiration, the game could be setting itself up to be a thrilling new heist-focused chapter in the franchise.