It’s quite clear that Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to be the biggest release of the year. Rockstar’s beloved crime-filled action series is set to get its next mainline entry this year, marking 12 long years between chapters. GTA 6 has been highly anticipated for years now, and its impending arrival has many eager to jump into the party-loving world of Vice City.
Most of the details of GTA 6‘s deeper story are currently under wraps, but what little information was offered in the game’s first and only trailer offered a few peeks into what to expect. While some questions about GTA 6 still remain unanswered, the presence of social media and phones was made abundantly clear. GTA 6 is bound to continue the tradition of including a mobile device, but cell phones are a completely different ball game now. GTA 5 took the phone mechanic to its greatest heights yet, but GTA 6 has so much more room to grow in this aspect.
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Phones in GTA 6 Are Bound to Be a Game Changer
Since GTA 5 hit the scene back in 2013, the evolution of cell phones has been wild to watch unfold. Granted, cell phones back in 2013 were still plenty impressive, as the first iPhone was released six years before, in 2007. However, the changes that have happened between 2013 and 2025 are even more mind-boggling. From high-powered cameras to the ability to play video games like Resident Evil 4 on the iPhone 15 Pro, these devices have become far more powerful.
GTA 6 features the franchise’s first dual protagonists, Jason and Lucia, with the latter being the first female lead of the series.
GTA 6’s Phone Could Play an Even Bigger Role in the Story
In GTA 5, the in-game phone was an essential tool, and GTA 6 is bound to take its usage to the next level in order to reflect the present day setting of Vice City, especially with influencer culture being such a big part of society. There are a variety of upgrades that could be made to GTA 6‘s phone that would bring immersion to even greater heights.
- Social media apps
- Live-streaming
- Dating apps
- Video calls
The above is just a few of the possibilities that could bring a big upgrade to GTA 6‘s phone mechanics. Of course, it’s possible that GTA 6 may simply wish to refine the base mechanics of GTA 5‘s phone, but with the franchise’s knack for reflecting society, a greater emphasis on using the game’s phone seems likely. It’s unclear just how much Rockstar plans to shake up the GTA franchise, but with 12 years between releases, it leads one to think that there may be some major updates in store.
Since Its Announcement Trailer, GTA 6 Has Remained in the Shadows
The first and only trailer for GTA 6 was released in December 2023, and while it was a thrilling moment for fans who had been waiting so long, Rockstar has once again resigned itself to a long vow of silence. The lack of updates has begun to inspire wild theories about GTA 6, so Rockstar will hopefully bring more news into the spotlight sooner, rather than later.
GTA 6 is set to launch for the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
As of now, the wait for GTA 6 continues. The hype surrounding the title is palpable, and analysts are even predicting GTA 6 will have a massive impact on the entire gaming industry. Due to the sheer power and reach the GTA franchise has, that seems inevitable, but only time will tell. Until then, GTA 6 remains a fertile ground for speculation and theories to grow, and it will be fascinating to see which ones turn out to be true.
