Summary
The most recentGTA 6rumors about Lucia could open the door for Rockstar to bring in a great storytelling device fromRed Dead Redemption. There have been plenty of rumors and leaks aboutGTA 6, but the most recent one suggesting thatLucia could have a childwould be a perfect opportunity for Rockstar to bring deeper and more complex emotions into the crime-driven world ofGrand Theft Auto.
Rockstar has brought to life many great games, but theGrand Theft AutoandRed Dead Redemptionfranchises are some of the best in the studio’s roster. Both games have provided incredible, industry-defining open-world experiences, butRed Dead Redemptiondeals with a lot of emotional layers thatGrand Theft Autooftentimes lacks. AlthoughGrand Theft Autois known for its crass and shocking humor,GTA 6introducing a character who’s a mother would be a new chapter for the franchise, and one particular sequence inRed Dead Redemptioncould be a perfect blueprint for howGTA 6handles this character.
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One of the most memorable moments fromRed Dead Redemptionhappens in the game’s epilogue when players get to step into the shoes ofa grown Jack Marston, John Marston’s son, as he avenges the death of his father. After all the time spent playing as John and watching Jack grow as a character throughout the story, stepping into the shoes of Jack years later is an emotionally rich moment that remains one of the best in all theRed Dead Redemptiongames. The epilogue as Jack Marston is a bittersweet close to the game’s story, andGTA 6could find itself in a similar boat.
If the rumors are true, Lucia could have a baby that she abandons at a deli in a flashback. Of course,GTA 6rumors should be taken lightly, but if the leak turns out to be true, it would mean new waters forGTA 6to tread. TheGrand Theft Autofranchise has never involved young children in its stories, so not only would this be breaking a tradition in the series, but it would also plant the seeds for a more emotional story that hasn’t been explored yet in aGrand Theft Autogame. If Lucia has a child that she abandons or reconnects with, diving into their relationship would be incredibly compelling.
Lucia marks the first timeGrand Theft Autohas used a female protagonist, and this meansGTA 6could be a very different gamecompared to the others simply because of all the possibilities her perspective and personality could add to the story. A mother needing to commit crimes in order to support her child and survive would be a gripping story to watch unfold, and since protagonists Lucia and Jason are rumored to be inspired by Bonnie and Clyde, their fates may not be a happy ending. If Jason and Lucia meet a sad end, the story ofGTA 6could follow Lucia’s child in the aftermath of her death in the same wayRed Dead Redemptionhandles Jack in John Marston’s story.
Although details will remain murky until the official trailer launches in early December,GTA 6has the potential to be a fresh start for theGrand Theft Autofranchise. There arehigh expectations forGTA 6, and a more emotional approach to the game’s story could be an incredible change. Thanks to the heart-wrenching stories inRed Dead RedemptionandRed Dead Redemption 2, it’s already known that Rockstar knows how to write a good tear-jerker, and it would be amazing to see that brought to life inGTA 6.
