The release of Grand Theft Auto 6 is projected to be in 2025, as reported in Take-Two Interactive's latest financial report. Limited information is currently available regarding the game, with only gameplay leaks and speculation surrounding the potential main characters. Sources within Rockstar Games, a division of Take-Two Interactive responsible for developing the GTA franchise, suggest that Grand Theft Auto 6 will have two protagonists inspired by the infamous bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde. If this information holds true, it strongly hints at an exciting and conclusive ending for the game.
Rumors indicate that one of the protagonists in Grand Theft Auto 6 will be a Latina woman, a groundbreaking addition as the franchise has not featured a playable female character before. Gameplay leaks have also revealed playtesters utilizing a female character. Additionally, it is speculated that the game will take place in Vice City, a beloved location by fans, which draws inspiration from the vibrant city of Miami. The fusion of a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde storyline set within the lively and colorful streets of Vice City is an intriguing prospect. This is particularly enticing as the actual Bonnie and Clyde conducted their notorious crime spree during the 1930s across the Central United States.
Grand Theft Auto 6’s Ending Could Involve The Death of the Bonnie and Clyde Protagonists
Bonnie Elizabeth Parker and Clyde Chestnut Barrow had an extraordinary tale. Infamous for their criminal activities, they targeted banks, small stores, and even funeral homes in rural America, earning the reputation of the country's most wanted criminals. According to the FBI, they are believed to have taken the lives of over four civilians and nine police officers. Their extensive criminal record makes them ideal inspirations for heist games like Grand Theft Auto, where fans could immerse themselves in the thrilling role of a married couple on the run from law enforcement, engaged in high-level theft and even murder.
If GTA 6 fully embraces the Bonnie and Clyde narrative, the game's conclusion may be predictable. Those familiar with the couple's story know that they met a tragic end in a police ambush in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, being shot to death. Consequently, the protagonists of Grand Theft Auto 6 may meet a similar fate.
The franchise has previously explored the concept of eliminating its main characters in various previous releases and expansions, such as GTA Vice City Stories and the expansion called The Lost and the Damned in Grand Theft Auto 4. Consequently, it could be an intriguing decision to potentially eliminate either one or both of the player characters.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Could Explore Other Parts of Bonnie and Clyde’s Story
In addition to the couple's criminal spree and tragic demise, GTA 6 could delve into the backgrounds of Bonnie and Clyde, shedding light on their initiation into the notorious Barrow Gang. Clyde's time spent in prison could serve as a captivating narrative point, particularly his act of revenge that resulted in the death of another inmate. The game might also depict Clyde reuniting with the gang his brother had established. Subsequently, the focus could shift to Bonnie as she embarks on her first escapades and robberies alongside the gang.
With its historical background, the heist missions in Grand Theft Auto 6 are expected to draw inspiration from the infamous exploits of Bonnie and Clyde. Some fans eagerly anticipate the adrenaline-fueled high-speed chases and intense gunfights with law enforcement, while others are excited to see how the game modernizes the crime spree of Bonnie and Clyde, which took place in the 1930s. If the game remains faithful to real-life events, players could potentially lead their characters into a climactic gunfight with the police, resulting in both protagonists meeting their demise in a spectacular fashion. This would serve as a predictable yet distinct conclusion to the franchise's most ambitious game to date. Currently, Grand Theft Auto 6 is under development.