Grand Theft Auto 6 Map Shouldn't Adhere to a 'Bigger is Better' Philosophy

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As anticipation rises for Grand Theft Auto 6, players are increasingly excited about the possibility of having an all-new adventure in one of the franchise's beloved cities. From the Miami-inspired landscape of Vice City to the mean streets of Liberty City, the possibilities are endless, and the next entry in the series has huge shoes to fill coming off the success of Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2. Rockstar Games will be looking to craft another unforgettable experience in another gorgeous open world.

Since Grand Theft Auto 3 made significant leaps in establishing the 3D open-world genre, Grand Theft Auto has remained an industry leader. Rockstar Games has relied heavily on Grand Theft Auto to push sales, and Grand Theft Auto 5's commitment to longevity has made it one of the go-to titles for many players across three console generations. One of the reasons for its continued success is Los Santos itself, but as open-world settings in the AAA space get bigger, Grand Theft Auto would do well to adopt a smaller and more intimate setting.

Old Grand Theft Auto Features That Should Return in GTA 6

One of the biggest criticisms of GTA 4 is its underwhelming driving mechanics. In a franchise that relies so heavily on stealing, driving, and upgrading cars, it was an issue that the vehicles in this 2008 release felt floaty, inconsistent at high speeds, and yet too realistic. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas felt like an advancement over the previous games and Grand Theft Auto 5's driving mechanics are perfect, so GTA 4's issues were all the more disappointing. The experience was dampened massively, and one of the reasons the poor driving was so blatant is the size of its map.

With a setting as vast as Los Santos in GTA 5,