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Grand Theft Auto introduced multiple playable protagonists in GTA 5 whereas previous installments restricted the player to only one. Throughout the game's narrative, the player is allowed to switch between Michael, Franklin, and Trevor as they see fit, three fascinating individuals each with a unique ability
With Grand Theft Auto 6 in development, fans are curious as to how the game will operate in comparison to its predecessors. Though there are many benefits in reverting to a single protagonist in the upcoming installment, it may be wise to continue incorporating multiple playable characters for a multitude of reasons.
10 Special Abilities
Grand Theft Auto 5 saw the creation of special abilities unique to each of the three main characters. When activated, Franklin could slow time while driving, Michael could slow time while aiming, and Trevor could briefly negate damage from oncoming attacks.
It would be wise for developers at Rockstar to feature this concept in Grand Theft Auto 6 as it challenged the game's supposed limitations. The special ability feature allows the player to experiment with gameplay in ways thought impossible in previous titles. It also benefits the story to have these abilities divided among the three separate characters to maintain a sense of realism.
9 Expansive Stories
The inclusion of multiple characters permits the player to experience a range of diverse stories. Michael, Franklin, and Trevor all had different motivations that served to expand GTA 5's narrative, all the while enabling the game to explore the world from three different perspectives.
At the core of Grand Theft Auto 5 is a complex tale about three unlikely friends overcoming their differences to help each other prosper. Rockstar has now familiarized themselves with the process of writing a layered story like this, so if multiple characters were playable in Grand Theft Auto 6, their journeys could be even more interesting and engaging.
8 Switching Characters To Escape Harm
Grand Theft Auto 5 allowed players to swap between characters whenever they felt the need to, but certain missions and combat situations denied the player this option. There are several missions featured in Grand Theft Auto 5 wherein one is required to switch between characters to perform a task only they can, but it can also be used to aid in dire situations.
Being under heavy fire while having the option to change to a different character in a safer location can offer the player an easy route out of harm's way. It is an incredibly useful trick, so it would be a shame to see it absent in Grand Theft Auto 6.
7 Fast Travel
Grand Theft Auto 5 was the first game in the series to incorporate fast travel, but not in the way fans would expect. When the player decides to switch characters, they will be sent to an entirely different location. With Franklin and Michael both residing in the city, swapping to Trevor is a great method for traveling to the top of the map in a matter of seconds.
Exploring a Grand Theft Auto map offers a great experience, but there are times when one would prefer to get to their desired destination quickly. Assuming the Grand Theft Auto 6 map will be bigger, this feature would be a necessity.
6 Unique Personalities
Franklin, Michael, and Trevor all have individual characteristics and personalities that benefit the story in a major way. To have the ability to change from one character to another in a matter of seconds allows players to gain access to a different dimension of the same story.
A narrative that focuses on a psychopath, a family man, and a gang member never grows stale, especially through the utilization of character swapping. Hopefully, Rockstar can come up with even more fascinating protagonists in its sequel.
5 Different Scenarios
The Grass Roots mission is a fine example of a mission unique to each character in Grand Theft Auto 5. The player can find a man named Barry at Legion Square and, upon engaging with him, will be thrown into a nightmare-fueled hallucination wherein they must slaughter several groups of terrifying enemies.
For Michael, this mission sees him swarmed by aliens and, for Trevor, it sees him attacked by clowns. If it were not for the multiple protagonists present in this game, this mission would be impossible to execute.
4 Player Customization
Grand Theft Auto 5 is iconic for allowing the player to customize their characters to ridiculous levels, particularly in Grand Theft Auto Online. For the most part, haircuts, clothing, and tattoos are all unique to each character, allowing for baffling styles to be given to them if the player wishes.
The option to customize one character is enjoyable, but the opportunity to redesign three is incredible. If Grand Theft Auto 6 features multiple protagonists, perhaps the level of customization could be further increased.
3 Unique Houses
There is no denying the attention to detail required when designing a protagonist's home. From Franklin's high-end apartment to Trevor's rusty mobile home, there is no shortage of interesting details about the characters hidden behind their doors.
Where a character lives can reveal a great deal about their state of mind, so if Grand Theft Auto 6 sought to include multiple protagonists, there may be a chance for the player to explore multiple homes to uncover the more subtle details about the characters they play as.
2 Multiple Cars
Each character in Grand Theft Auto 5 owns at least one mode of transport. These vehicles can usually be found parked outside their houses, or they can spawn nearby depending on the circumstances of the plot. The best thing about these vehicles is they respawn upon destruction, a feature previous games lacked.
Owning multiple cars across different characters is certainly an improvement from previous titles as players, through character swapping, can now fast travel to their favorite motorcycle or car. It was a great feature in Grand Theft Auto 5, and the developers should incorporate it into Grand Theft Auto 6.
1 Heists
The most enjoyable part about the heists in Grand Theft Auto 5 was the ability to switch between different characters to experience pivotal moments. An example of this is seen when the player scales a skyscraper as Michael before switching to Franklin to snipe at his enemies from a nearby helicopter.
Heists were arguably one of Grand Theft Auto 5's best features because of this. If Rockstar is to include multiple protagonists in its sequel, it could serve to make heists feel like cinematic experiences once more.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is now in development.