NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Narendra Modi
    Amit Shah
    Box Office Collection
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    OTT releases
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout


    India Business World Politics Sports Technology Entertainment Auto Lifestyle Inspirational Career Bengaluru Delhi Mumbai Visual Stories Find Cricket Statistics Phones Reviews Fitness Bands Reviews Speakers Reviews

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
     
    Home / News / Technology News / In a first, GTA 6 will feature playable female protagonist
    In a first, GTA 6 will feature playable female protagonist
    Technology

    In a first, GTA 6 will feature playable female protagonist

    Written by Dwaipayan Roy
    July 28, 2022 | 12:48 pm 2 min read
    In a first, GTA 6 will feature playable female protagonist
    The female protagonist will be a Latina

    In a bid to make the gaming experience more inclusive, Rockstar Studios will introduce a playable female character in the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 game. The character shall be part of a pair of bank robbers in a story influenced by Bonnie and Clyde. Moreover, the game will feature a single city initially (fictionalized Miami) and is expected to debut by March 2024.

    Why does this story matter?

    GTA 6 is a successor to GTA 5, the second best-selling game of all time (165 million copies sold). The franchise is infamous for its portrayal of women as sex objects. With a change in work culture at Rockstar, GTA 6 is expected to be different from its predecessors. A female protagonist will be introduced in the game's single-player campaigns for the first time.

    Rockstar is trying to create a more progressive image

    Rockstar is trying to usher in institutional changes to create a safer working space for employees. They include the removal of abusive managers, reducing overtime for completing games on time and converting contractors into full-time employees. This has boosted the morale at the company to a great extent and it is now "a boys' club transformed into a real company."

    Changes are also being made to the games

    After the killing of George Floyd in 2020, Rockstar junked a playing mode it wanted to introduce in Grand Theft Auto Online. Called Cops 'n' Crooks, players had to organize into teams of good and bad guys. However, this seemed tone-deaf and is unlikely to be released. The firm is also trying to ensure that fewer jokes are made about marginalized groups in GTA.

    A brief look at GTA 6

    GTA 6 has been in development since 2014 and was officially confirmed this year. The game is codenamed 'Project Americas' and was originally supposed to include several areas based on North and South America. However, the plans were scrapped. Its launch version will include a fictionalized Miami and surrounding areas. However, it will be updated with "new missions and cities on a regular basis."

    History of Rockstar Studios

    ​​​​​Rockstar Games is a division of Take-Two Interactive Software and was founded by British game makers in 1998. Famous for its open-world video games, the firm employs thousands worldwide. The Grand Theft Auto franchise is its most famous property and accounted for 31% of Take-Two's $3.5 billion revenue in fiscal 2022. The Red Dead Redemption and Max Payne games also enjoy immense popularity.

    Share this timeline
    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Related News
    Gaming Bytes
    Grand Theft Auto
    Red Dead Redemption
    Latest Tech News

    Gaming Bytes

    NASA launches free 'Roman Space Observer' game: How to play? Space News
    Mario Day 2022: History, celebrations and more Lifestyle
    'PUBG: New State' reportedly bricking smartphones; game developer Krafton responds Android
    'PUBG: New State' finally launched on Android and iOS Android

    Grand Theft Auto

    Ryan Reynolds' 'Free Guy' trailer thrills with gamified lives Ryan Reynolds
    Man buys Porsche with fake cheques, arrested Porsche 911
    #GamingBytes: Five ways to make money in GTA 5 Gaming Bytes
    AIB shows child smoking weed in now-deleted meme. Tone-deaf much? India

    Red Dead Redemption

    #GamingBytes: Five best 'Red Dead Redemption' Easter Eggs Rockstar
    #GamingBytes: Own an Xbox One? Know the best 4K games Microsoft
    #ThatWas2018: Five best games of 2018 Battle Royale
    #GamingBytes: Five best 'Red Dead Redemption' Easter Eggs Gaming Bytes

    Latest Tech News

    Garena Free Fire MAX's July 28 codes: How to redeem X
    Heaviest neutron star found is 2.35 times mass of Sun Space News
    Vedanta-Foxconn to invest $22bn in Maharashtra for semiconductor manufacturing facility Maharashtra
    WhatsApp 'Quick reactions' feature for status updates: How it'll work Android
    Next News Article

    Love Technology News?

    Subscribe to stay updated.

    Science Thumbnail
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2023