A tantalizing piece of news has hit the gaming world today as a leaked screenshot, speculated to be from the highly-anticipated Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 6, suggests a nostalgic return to the fan-favourite location, Vice City. This beloved location, last featured in 2006’s Grand Theft Auto Vice City Stories, seems to be making a comeback, complete with a brand new hotel named ViceYCity. The significance of Vice City in the GTA universe can’t be understated, as it originally set the bar for the series with its 2002 release, Grand Theft Auto Vice City.
The image revealing these potential features was shared on Twitter by a user going by the handle @GTA6VIDEOS. The user further piqued fans’ curiosity by suggesting that the ViceYCity Hotel isn’t merely a backdrop but an enterable building, a feature much demanded by the game’s avid fanbase. This intriguing hint suggests that the new instalment might be located in Vice City’s Downtown area.
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Adding fuel to the speculation, a recent leak, claimed to be the GTA 6 map, was also spotted on Twitter. However, this supposed map did not include any signs of a Downtown district, leaving fans with more questions than answers. It’s unclear at this point if the map is incomplete or if the Downtown area might be unveiled in future leaks or announcements.
The leaked screenshot also includes what appears to be one of the upcoming game’s protagonists, a character named Jason. If the speculations are correct, Jason will be one of the two main characters navigating the neon-lit streets of Vice City, potentially exploring the hallways of the ViceYCity Hotel.
However, while the gaming community is buzzing with excitement, it’s worth noting that the leaked information hasn’t been officially confirmed by the game’s developer, Rockstar Games. The leaked screenshot and its alleged details remain unverified, with no official word from Rockstar about the features, setting, or characters in the forthcoming GTA 6.
Rockstar Games have been criticized in the past for the lack of enterable buildings in their GTA series. The inclusion of an enterable building, as suggested by the leaked image, could indicate that the developers have taken this feedback into account for their latest instalment.
Despite the speculation, Rockstar Games has maintained silence regarding the official details of the much-anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6. Yet, fans are hopeful for an official announcement later this year, as suggested by insider information. Until then, the gaming world will continue to watch with bated breath, eagerly waiting for the chance to explore Vice City once more.