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‘GTA 6’ news, update: ‘GTA Online’ microtransaction slowdown signal for new game?

| Oct 10, 2016 06:41 AM EDT

“GTA 6” is Rockstar Games' rumored sequel to GTA 5 that will likely be released for Xbox One, PS4, and PC.

"GTA 6" is currently among the most expected games from Rockstar Games. Latest reports suggest that the slowdown of "GTA Online" microtransactions could signal the release of "GTA 6."

Now, the sixth installment in the "GTA" franchise is expected to be a game changer. The game will reportedly run on a new map outside the United States.

Furthermore, the much-rumored "GTA 6" will give players a variety of choices with regard to the protagonists. Besides being the most inclusive release from Rockstar Games, "GTA 6" will bring in the first female lead in the history of the franchise.

Official information about "GTA 6" is scanty except for a hint in the recent financial year's Take Two Interactive report. However, the delay of updates on the new game is assuring rather than alarming among gamers.

Amid the widely celebrated sales success for "GTA 5" and "GTA Online" microtransactions for Take Two Interactive, fans are worried that the next game from Rockstar will be seamy, according to Market Realist. The more the game developer delays to announce "GTA 6," the more optimistic gamers are that the upcoming sixth installment could bring new and unexpected aspects.   

The more "GTA 5" and "GTA Online" breakthrough continues, the more likely franchise exhaustion will set in. Both Rockstar and Take Two Interactive would be playing safe by exploiting the two installments that are successful and wait to release a fresh take in "GTA 6."

Top in the overseas "GTA 6" map wish list is the game happening in a London map. Nevertheless, several aficionados believe that the upcoming installment could still welcomingly run on a bigger US map.

When it comes to the budget of "GTA 6," it is said that the game will be more expensive than "GTA 5." The fifth installment required $265 million to create, a budget that turned out worthy the hefty investment. The game generated $800 million within 24 hours of its release, according to Neuro Gadget.

It is projected that "GTA 6" will end up with a budget as much as $300 million and above. However, a lot depends on the plans of the game developers. Here is footage for more information on the upcoming game:

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