TheGrand Theft Autoseries may seem like nothing more than a ridiculous display of violence and brutality. Though it is hard to deny the savage nature of the series, it is necessary to highlight the amount of effort that goes into the immersive and well-written stories included in its games.
Fans ofGrand Theft Autoare beginning to grow impatient as they wait for news on the next installment. Developers at Rockstar have released very little information regarding the future of the series, so not much is known about what it will entail. Rockstar has a history of including itsmost popular characters in multiple games, so it is not unlikely that a few familiar faces will show up. Many stories have yet to be concluded, soGrand Theft Auto 6could serve as the means for doing so.
10Niko Bellic
The story of Niko Bellic inGrand Theft Auto 4is one full of melancholy and heartbreak. He journeys to Liberty City in the hope of abandoninghis life of crimeunder the guise of pursuing the American dream. Though his intentions are good, the world around him denies him the peaceful life he yearns for.
The end of his story sees him escaping his life of crime through means of violence, so one can assume his criminal activity has come to an end. InGrand Theft Auto 5, Lester informs the player that he “went dark,” so not much is known about his current situation.Grand Theft Auto 6has the power to bring his story to a conclusive end.
9Franklin Clinton
The Contract update forGrand Theft Auto Onlineallows players to experiencemore of Franklin’s story. Since the events ofGTA 5, Franklin has moved up in the world and become an entrepreneur of sorts, but he still longs for a life of crime.
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Franklin now has a stable career and a loving family, but his return to the series marks the beginning of a new story. What was once concluded has been undone and fans are eager to learn what will become of Franklin in the future.Grand Theft Auto 6is capable of definitively ending his story on a happy note.
8Lazlow
Lazlow has been a regularly occurring character throughout theGrand Theft Autoseries with his most notable depiction being seen inGTA 5. He is a minor character with whom the player will cross paths multiple times throughout the events of the game.
This perverse sleazebag is voiced by the American talk show host Lazlow Jones, whohas since left the series. With his voice actor no longer available, it is likely that the iconic talk-show host will not be present in future installments. Still,Grand Theft Auto 6could pay tribute to Lazlow by bringing his story to an end.
7Claude
Claude, the protagonist inGrand Theft Auto 3, is without a doubt the most elusive character present in theGTAseries. The unspoken gunslinger’s story ends on what many could argue to be a cliffhanger, further enhancing his mysterious nature.
In 2011, Rockstar stated “He certainly isn’t dead. What else became of him, we don’t know,” revealing that they also do not know where his story led him. Very little is known about what happened to Claude after the events ofGTA 3, so his story may finally reach its end inGrand Theft Auto 6.
6Michael De Santa
Michael De Santa is one of the three main protagonists inGrand Theft Auto 5. The narrative portrays him as anextremely conflicted manliving two different lives while struggling to keep them separate. The player has the option of killing him during the game’s climax, but it is entirely up to them.
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If Michael made it out ofGTA 5alive, there is a chance he gave his criminal lifestyle up, but knowing his tendencies, it is unlikely. Though he enjoys playing the part of a loving husband and father, he is a criminal at heart.Grand Theft Auto 6could finally end his inner conflict by forcing him to face the consequences of his actions.
5Lester Crest
If not for Lester’s genius mind, much ofGrand Theft Auto 5’s narrative would not have happened. He is an expert in criminology who knows how to stay off the radar, making him a great asset to the player. Though he seems untouchable, he is not invincible.
Lester’s story needs to come to an end as his presence in the series is one that outweighs all others due to the level of power he holds. If he were to partake in the events ofGrand Theft Auto 6it would be wise for him to end his story by retiring, as it would be unrealistic for him to continue to escape his repercussions.
4Lamar Davis
The master of mockery himself, Lamar Davis, is arguablythe most essential side characterinGrand Theft Auto 5. He spends the majority of this game’s narrative committing small-time criminal activity before eventually making a name for himself inGrand Theft Auto Online.
He owes most of his success to Franklin Clinton, his best friend who allowed him to profit from his business endeavors.Grand Theft Auto 6could give Lamar his own fifteen minutes of fame by allowing him to pursue success without the help of others. Though the outcome would be unpredictable, it could finally give Lamar a semblance of independence.
3Carl Johnson
CJ is the protagonist ofGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Upon learning of the death of his mother, he returns to San Andreas from Liberty City to attend her funeral. Though he initially hoped to escape the questionable life he once lived, returning to his hometown reveals to him that his enemies never forgot.
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The events of the story see CJ besting the majority of his enemies, so he likely went on to live a prosperous life, but nothing is confirmed.Grand Theft Auto 6has the potential to finalize CJ’s story by bringing back his undefeated foes and forcing him to take them out.
2Trevor Philips
Trevor Philips is by far the mostunpredictable and unhinged characterfeatured throughout the entireGrand Theft Autoseries. Though he gains closure from the revelation of a life-altering secret, his absurd demeanor never diminishes.
His unpredictable nature would more than likely lead to an unpredictable end. Trevor Philips is the type of character whose insanity will never cease.Grand Theft Auto 6could offer him a peaceful end, but whether he would accept or not it is unclear.
1Roman Bellic
Roman Bellic is an iconic charactermostly recognized in theGTAseries for his obsession with bowling. His story centered on him becoming engulfed by a world of violence and butchery, but by the end of the game, he manages to escape the clutches of the criminal world.
Though many fans believe thatGTA 4offered a conclusive end to Roman’s story, many will not rest until Roman is crowned bowling champion of Liberty City.Grand Theft Auto 6could reference Roman’s rise to stardom through billboards, talk shows, and perhaps even a series of bowling alleys owned by the iconic character himself.
Grand Theft Auto 6is now in development.
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