Rockstar’s recent announcement regarding the reveal of the next Grand Theft Auto game has caused a frenzy on the internet. However, given Rockstar’s history, fans are playfully bracing themselves for the worst-case scenario.
On November 9, GTA enthusiasts noticed that Rockstar’s announcement tweet did not explicitly mention GTA 6, but rather referred to the “next Grand Theft Auto.” This led some fans to speculate and create memes about what could potentially happen during the December reveal. The most dreaded outcome? Grand Theft Auto 5, The Definitive Edition.
Fans unanimously agreed that if this were to occur, chaos would ensue worldwide. One fan humorously stated, “If it’s not GTA 6, someone would probably burn their building down,” while others expressed their intention to witness the massive outrage on Reddit before retreating to a corner to quietly shed tears.
Some even suggested that it would be an amusing prank if Rockstar intentionally misled fans. They proposed starting the reveal with the iconic line, “why did I move here,” from the GTA 5 trailer, or showcasing only the leaked gameplay footage.
This meme originates from multiple announcements made by Rockstar regarding remasters and re-releases of previous GTA games. Examples include GTA 5 Expanded and Enhanced for next-gen consoles or the Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition. While fans anticipated news about the new game, they were instead presented with poorly remastered versions of GTA 3, Vice City, and San Andreas.
Admittedly, in recent years, any tweet from Rockstar has been met with disappointment from fans who were hoping for GTA 6 updates. This is understandable considering the long wait for any significant developments in the GTA franchise, aside from content additions to GTA Online.
However, this time, the stakes are higher than ever. Rockstar’s announcement tweet quickly became the most-liked gaming tweet of all time, and the company must not disappoint its loyal fans, as well as the entire gaming community.
Source: DOTESPORTS
