Fans should expectGrand Theft Auto 6to aim for laughs, and the writers have a treasure trove of potential at their disposal. TheGrand Theft Autoseries has never fully taken itself seriously, and there are countless examples to prove that.Grand Theft Auto 6already looks likely to follow that course by the absurdity that has already been seen in its two trailers so far. The best part is that Rockstar has access to a readily available source of jokes to help in this endeavor. Even better, they’re the kind that the game’s fans would almost certainly appreciate.
Thesatire seen inGrand Theft Autois a consistent presence throughout the series. In many places, from the game’s radio, to random environmental elements, up to entire characters and missions, players can find something being satirized. In a sense, theGrand Theft Autogames have based a lot of their identity on poking fun at many aspects of society. InGrand Theft Auto 5alone, the writers got a few shots at celebrity culture and the people surrounding it in particular with characters like Beverly and Nigel & Mrs. Thornhill. It wouldn’t be aGTAgame without some aspect of modern society getting skewered. However, Rockstar can also poke fun at the past by parodying its own work in theRed Dead Redemptionfranchise.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Can Make Good Use of Classic Rockstar Memes For Humor
Grand Theft Auto 6 Will Likely Keep the Series' Comedic, Satirical Style
There’s a chance forGrand Theft Auto 6to get serious, especially with Lucia and Jason’s romantic relationship looking to play a major role. However, even if that is the case, it’s unlikely thatGTA’s sillier side would fade out entirely. After all, the series already went in a darker, more serious route once before withGrand Theft Auto 4, and even that game had funny characters like Roman and Brucie. Considering how bleak that game could get, it’s a good sign thatGTAwill never truly abandon its more satirical aspects, even ifGrand Theft Auto 6ends up being tragic.
One good source forGTA 6’s comedy could come fromGrand Theft Auto’s greatest memes, as well as some fromRed Dead Redemption. Rockstar games have seen several memorable moments take off online, including:
These could be referenced in several ways, from background gags to characters or mission moments. After all, Rockstar’s own catalogue is a perfect source to pull references from.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Would Need to Be Careful When Reusing Old Jokes
GTA 6would have to be careful with using Rockstar’s own memes.Grand Theft Auto’s sense of humorcan be hit or miss even before becoming self-referential. If a reference feels too forced, then a lot of the impact of the joke will be gone. Likewise, trying to include too many references could end up seeming self-indulgent. The key will lie in placing these jokes where they would have the maximum impact, and making sure to avoid oversaturating the game with them. It may take some balancing, but with the right approach, it could lead to some ofGrand Theft Auto 6’s funniest moments.
Memes from other Rockstar games can be fair game forGrand Theft Auto 6. By the timeGrand Theft Auto 6finally releases, many of Rockstar’s classic memes will likely still be remembered by fans due to their longevity online. That means that they could very well be excellent fodder for jokes in the upcoming game. Of course, it will takes proper comedic timing to make them land properly, but as long as the jokes are well-crafted,Grand Theft Auto 6could have a gold mine of comedy that includes witty commentary on the present day alongside silly nods to the studio’s legacy.
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Grand Theft Auto VI heads to the state of Leonida, home to the neon-soaked streets of Vice City and beyond in the biggest, most immersive evolution of the Grand Theft Auto series yet.Jason and Lucia have always known the deck is stacked against them. But when an easy score goes wrong, they find themselves on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America, in the middle of a criminal conspiracy stretching across the state of Leonida — forced to rely on each other more than ever if they want to make it out alive.
