Developers plan to include nostalgic elements from previous games in Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 6 that they have neglected lately. Recent leaks suggest that the new title will bring back features from earlier installments, allowing characters and players to shoot or slide once again.
Return of the Basketball Minigame GTA 6Â
A rather famous GTA blogger and Youtuber, therefore, a well-known YouTuber who loves covering everything, GTA spoke about some updates that should please the veteran audience of the franchise. In one of his posts on X (formerly Twitter), the YouTuber revealed that GTA publisher Rockstar Games plans to bring back the basketball minigame, last seen in GTA: San Andreas (2004), much to the delight of many fans of the series.
In fact, if the basketball option is included in the new title, it would be the first time players will be able to play basketball in the GTA universe after San Andreas. It is also very much possible that it will enable players to engage in basketball more fully and test out shooting areas.
Reducing the Shorter Story Mode and the Fast & Furious Influence GTA 6Â
Though fans are looking forward to such nostalgic content, there is, however, a drawback. All the indications are that the story mode in GTA 6 will be shorter than that of Red Dead Redemption 2, according to LegacyKillaHD. The specialist also suggested that some of the missions in GTA 6 will be chaotic as usual but will incorporate themes inspired by movies like The Fast & Furious. This indicates that it will still retain the typical over-the-top mission structure while advancing more different features thematically.
Behind-the-Scenes Developments
Focus has been increasing on the competition, and development challenges have also emerged. LegacyKillaHD said that the Basketball minigame was developed in Toronto’s Rockstar studio but was nearly pulled out towards the end of 2023. The YouTuber compounded that there was nothing definite regarding ongoing active game development, particularly for an enormous undertaking like the GTA 6 Project.
Release Date and Media Silence
This year, Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, confirmed that GTA 6 will release in the Fall of 2025. From that time on, more announcements, like waiting, were necessary. Although Rockstar released the GTA 6 reveal trailer on December 4th, 2023, excitement quickly faded as the company remained silent, offering no new trailers, images, or significant announcements.
Gamers are particularly excited to witness what impact, if any, the coming back of retro elements such as the Basketball minigame or new influences will have in GTA 6. As the date of release is still quite far, many fans remain in suspense for more details.
