Why Do People Still Buy GTA 5 After 10 Years?
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Maybe it’s just me, but I really don’t want GTA 6 to have a first-person mode.
Who’s still buying GTA 5 these days, I ask myself, having owned the latest main series entry of Rockstar’s long-standing crime sim series on four different platforms over the last 10 years. I’m clearly among a distinguished number of players in the same situation, and part of the reason why the fifth-numbered Grand Theft Auto game has maintained an omnipresent place in top-sellers charts across consoles and PC for over a decade. But what keeps players hooked for so long? And what can they expect from the highly anticipated GTA 6? Let’s dive in and explore.
The Evolution of a Love Affair
Speaking very personally, my relationship with GTA 5 has evolved in distinct stages. At launch in 2013, I was swallowed up by its Michael, Franklin, and Trevor-starring story mode, reveling in the crimes and capers this trifecta of antiheroes endured all over the Blaine County and the Los Santos city sprawl. By the time GTA 5 rolled around on PS4 the following year, I began cutting my teeth in GTA Online.
My love affair with the base game’s multiplayer off-shoot would jump ship to PC the following year after that again and carry on through its host of increasingly sophisticated complimentary updates – from Doomsday to the Diamond Casino and Dr. Dre – for many years, right through to today. But it was another feature first introduced in 2015 to desktops that changed the way I looked at the game entirely: a first-person perspective option.
Seeing the World Through a New Lens
Playing GTA 5 in first-person was like discovering a new game altogether. 💥 It added a level of immersion that made everything up close and personal, more visceral and… more real. Viewing all the crime and killing through the eyes of the assailant gave player agency a whole new meaning. 🎮 Driving took on a whole new level of risk versus reward when viewing the world whizzing past from within the interior of a Bravado Banshee or a Pfiser Comet S2 Cabrio sports car. In story mode, missions were amplified with the ability to switch between all three characters in first-person mode, providing a truly unique experience.
In GTA Online, simple back-and-forth deathmatches in lobbies were given a whole new edge when stalking enemies through the eyes of your avatar. 🕵️♂️ Just about every Martin Madrazo job felt dialed up to 11 by virtue of this new camera angle.
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The Temptation of GTA 6
Don’t get me wrong, I suspect GTA 6 will arrive with first-person perspective features present from the outset, in the same way Red Dead Redemption 2 did at launch on PS4 and later on PC. But part of me wants to be made to wait, in the same way I did with GTA 5. Playing through the GTA 6 story mode in third-person, and then taking another run at it, say, when the game eventually lands on PC (as yet, unconfirmed, but it seems all but certain it’ll hit desktops at some point down the line) a year or two on would suit me perfectly.
One of the more eyebrow-raising Reddit rumors that appears to have gained momentum over the last couple of weeks is that the GTA 6 trailer is actually in-game footage – and not simply in-engine footage – viewed through the eyes of the protagonist. 🤔 Assuming this isn’t the case, I’d honestly much rather experience that second wind all over again, playing what felt like an entirely new game despite being familiar with every story beat, and every forged and forgotten relationship along the way, this time through the eyes of new characters.
Q&A Content
Q: Will GTA 6 have a first-person perspective feature?
A: While it is likely that GTA 6 will have a first-person perspective feature, given its success in GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, it’s uncertain whether it will be available from the game’s launch.
Q: Will GTA 6 be released on PC?
A: Although it hasn’t been officially confirmed, it is highly likely that GTA 6 will eventually be released on PC, judging by Rockstar’s track record.
Q: Are there any rumors about the GTA 6 trailer?
A: There have been rumors that the GTA 6 trailer is in-game footage viewed through the eyes of the protagonist. However, this hasn’t been confirmed and should be taken with a grain of salt.
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If you’re a fan of the Grand Theft Auto series like me, you understand the enduring appeal of GTA 5. With its evolving gameplay and immersive features like first-person perspective, it continues to captivate players even after a decade. The anticipation for GTA 6 is sky-high, and while we speculate on what it will bring, let’s cherish the unique experiences GTA 5 has given us.
So, what are your thoughts? Are you still playing GTA 5? What are you most excited about in GTA 6? Share your thoughts in the comments below and don’t forget to hit the share button to spread the excitement on your favorite social media platforms!
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