'Grand Theft Auto 6' speculations: Is the game coming or has it been canceled?

(Facebook/Grand Theft Auto V)"Grand Theft Auto" is one of the most popular multi-platform gaming franchises and, while the fifth installation (in photo) is still receiving updates, many are already anticipating the sixth installation.

The launch of "Grand Theft Auto 6" has long been in the news, and rumors about development and cancellations consistently make the rounds. Major gaming events have already happened this year where the game was believed to be announced and, as the year approaches the last semester, gamers are weighing in on the existence of the game.

Rumors about the game's development started with a statement made by former president of Rockstar Games Leslie Benzies. While talking about the development of "GTA 5," Benzies said, "We don't know what 'GTA 6' will be, but we've got some ideas." The statement, which could be interpreted in many ways, caused speculations that planning for the game has already started.

It was not long before updates were reported and many of which claim development have already started. Many speculations and supposed information about the game have since made the rounds, including who among the actors will be featured as the main protagonist, who the first female protagonist could be, what maps will be seen, and whether it will be made available for virtual reality (VR) mode.

Rumors and speculations start from simplest statements coming from the people involved in making the game, including an interview with Rockstar Games head writer Dan Houser where he said, "In the future, could we do a game with a lead female character? Of course. We just haven't found the right game for it yet, but it's one of the things that we always think about. It didn't feel natural for this game but definitely for the right game in the future — with the right themes, it could be fantastic. But for GTA V, this was the organic thing that came up, these were the characters what would display the themes we wanted to think about."

Rockstar Games has not made a comment about the game, despite the talks surrounding the franchise. As for cancellation, many believe that the sixth installation is happening mainly because of the franchise's popularity. However, "GTA 6" may not happen in the near future because updates in "GTA 5" are still being made.

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