With Rockstar’s relatively recent confirmation of Grand Theft Auto 6, the whirlwind of rumors and speculation became a full-blown storm. There are a lot of hopes and hype for Grand Theft Auto 6, even though no one has actually seen the game.
This comes back to Rockstar’s pedigree as a developer. While the Grand Theft Auto: Trilogy Definitive Collection (which was not developed by but was overseen by Rockstar) and the PS5/Xbox Series X versions of Grand Theft Auto 5 didn’t do much for Rockstar’s reputation, it still stands tall as the developer of Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is going to be a constant talking point in the gaming community well into and after its eventual release. It already is, after all. But what will happen is the shift from rumors and speculation about Grand Theft Auto 6 to hard information. One thing that should be confirmed early in GTA 6’s marketing is its setting, and while that is still only rumor and speculation for now, many believe that it will be set in Vice City.
Grand Theft Auto 6’s Return to Vice City
For many, there are two main reasons why they may think it’ll be set in Vice City. The first just comes back to rumors. Grand Theft Auto 6 rumors are a dime-a-dozen, and it’s almost certain that most of them are fake. Some reputable insiders have commented on a thing or two, though, such as the inclusion of jetpacks, and known insider Tom Henderson has also suggested GTA 6 will be in Vice City. Among all the rumors out there, those from this source seem rather reliable.
If nothing else, rumors and speculation serve as a good way to see what fans want out of a game. IT could be an entire wish list instead of a “leak,” but it’s still a wish list. Vice City has been in the conversation long enough that it’s clearly a strong fan desire. Beyond guessing at what’s reliable and what’s not in terms of GTA 6 rumors and speculation, there is one other important element for many fans: it’s about time to return to Vice City.
Looking at the past two main games, Grand Theft Auto 5 is set in Los Santos and Grand Theft Auto 4 is set in Liberty City. It makes less sense to return to one of these two settings than it does to explore the third: Vice City. At the end of the day, where Grand Theft Auto 6 is set is anyone’s guess, but it’s hard to not guess Vice City.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is in development.