Summary
Grand Theft Auto 6is finally bringing the franchise back to the notorious Vice City. Inspired by real-life Miami, Vice City has gained an unsavory reputation in the Rockstar franchise, andGTA 6sets out to showcase the city in all its crime-riddled glory. Based on the trailers alone,GTA 6looks to be a pedal-to-the-metal exploration of criminal hubris and hedonism.
Thereturn to Vice Cityis exciting enough, but the setting itself presents plenty of chances to bring back some familiar faces from the franchise. DespiteGTA 6’s notorious leaks, there still isn’t much known about the game’s overall story and how previous franchise favorite characters could play a role. However, with Vice City being a crime magnet, this setting could be teasing major cameos.
Characters Who Could Play a Role in GTA 6’s Story
Tommy Vercetti
Tommy Vercetti is the most obvious possibility at this point. Although Vercetti would now be in his mid-70s by the timeGTA 6takes place, it’s highly possible that the character has built an impressive crime empire through the years that could be one of the biggest organizations in Vice City.The legacy of Tommy Vercettiin Vice City can’t just be swept aside, so it’s likely that he will be acknowledged in some capacity.
There are even eagle-eyed fans who believeTommy Vercetti’s mansion is featuredin the background ofGTA 6’s trailer. If this is the case, he could easily still be living there, or a potential heir to his empire could have taken over the mansion. Either way, Tommy Vercetti is important to the fabric of Vice City, and that can’t be ignored.
Ken Rosenberg
Appearing in bothVice CityandSan Andreas, Ken Rosenberg is the memorable anxiety-filled lawyer who had an appetite for cocaine. As Tommy Vercetti’s lawyer in the 80s, Rosenberg’s anxiety issues and cocaine habits made him a messy, but compelling character. His law practice was based in Vice City, which led him to be entangled with some of the most notorious mobs, like the Forelli Crime Family. After the events ofVice City and San Andreas, it’s possible that Rosenberg could have returned to his old stomping grounds, even if his friendship with Tommy crumbled.
Ken Rosenberg goes to rehab inSan Andreas, but eventually relapses, meaning he could find himself in unsavory company again in Vice City.
Love Fist
TheGTAfranchise and musicgo hand-in-hand. Music is one of the most brilliant ways Rockstar bringsGTAto life, and one of the most memorable features ofVice Citywas the fictional band Love Fist. The hair metal band is basicallyGTA’s version of Motley Crue, and they have continued to be mentioned inGTAgames ever sinceVice City. By now, the members Jezz, Willy, Dick, and Percy would be much older, and seeing the band now as washed-up rock stars past their prime could be a hilarious angle.
Cameos from GTA 5 Characters
Although it’s more likely that stapleVice Citycharacters will make an appearance, there is still thechance forGTA 5’s protagonists to make a cameo. Since the game’s story is a big mystery, there’s no telling who Vice City could attract, and it would be easy to imagine Michael or Franklin traveling to the location for business.
Franklin Clinton now works with Lamar for LD Organics, a marijuana business that could potentially send him to Vice City for meetings.
As the wait forGTA 6continues, there is nothing but speculation at this point, but it would be shocking if notable faces didn’t show up at some point in the game. These characters may not play a major role in the story, and although that could be disappointing, it would be exciting to see them in at least some fashion.GTAhas a long history, and revisiting the setting of Vice City is filled with potential surprises.
