'GTA 6' release date: Game already in development? Speculated features make the rounds
Fans of the "Grand Theft Auto" (GTA) game franchise were disappointed when the rumored sixth installment was not mentioned during the recently held Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). However, fans continue to believe that the game is in development.
The upcoming game was said to be hinted by an executive of the developer Rockstar games. That is the reason why many were expecting for details to be shared during their presentation at E3. Although fans were saddened by the non-mention of the game, rumors about the upcoming game's features continue to make the rounds.
One of the rumors suggests that "GTA 6" will feature right-hand drive vehicles, which brings to life another rumor that the location will be moved to London. Another rumored location is Tokyo, Japan wherein reports about the developer visiting the city made the rounds as early as 2003.
Some rumors suggest that "GTA 6" is going all out and will feature all the locations in the previous installments.
"GTA 6" is also rumored to feature a female protagonist. When "GTA 5" was released, Rockstar head writer Dan House said, "We didn't really think about it this time. That's not to say that we couldn't or wouldn't." A request for a change has been made since then by many of the gamers. It is now believed that three new characters will be introduced, one of which will be a female.
The popularity of and the excitement for "GTA 6" are such that a trailer has also been speculated to be released this year. Before the E3 event, it was widely believed that the game will premiere in 2018. After the event, it is suggested that planning is taking a long time and that the premiere has been moved to 2020.