This is a BIG, BIG rumor and should be taken as such, but the rumor is, Grand Theft Auto V is going to be set in Hollywood. Yes, the Hollywood. As in tinseltown. As in movie stars.
According to VG247, the setting of GTA V, and possibly more information, will be revealed during a Max Payne 3 event. Possibly at Games Com?
The VG247 writer who revealed the rumor, Patrick Garratt, indicated in the dialogue he wrote that Rockstar told him about the reveal.
The important portion of the dialogue he wrote says:
What about that story you mentioned?”
“[laughs] You’re shocking.”
“Man’s got to live.”
“This is a big one. And they’re about to close your gate.”
“No problem. We’re in an airport. It’s full of planes.”
“It’s GTA V.”
“About time.”
“It’s not easy.”
“I know. Did you get the setting?”
“Yeah, I did.”
“And?”
“It’s set in Hollywood.”
“OK.”
[pause]
“Really?”
“That’s what I’ve been told.”
“Seems small.”
“Yeah, well. I didn’t make it.”
“Who?”
“Come on.”
“You asked Rockstar?”
“No comment.”
“Right.”
“They’re going to announce it soon.”
“When?”
“I don’t know. I think it’s going to be at the Max Payne 3 event. ‘Soon’ is all that was said. I doubt GI’s canvassing opinion on location for fun.”
So there you have it, folks. Even though he says “No comment” when asked whether Rockstar told him it seems pretty obvious that they did.
But this raises the question – will it really just be set in Hollywood? Or will it really be all of LA? Hollywood is a good-sized area, don’t get me wrong, but what about a downtown area and numerous freeways and all the other things that make GTA, well, GTA?
I think a GTA game set in Hollywood is absolutely fantastic. It’s just, I can’t see the whole setting just being Hollywood.
Source: VG247
america has some great cities that hasn’t been blessed by the rockstar family. such cities as Chicago, Philadelphia, Houston, Detroit even for the urban feel would be perfect for a gta game. they should really consider one of these cities
Personally I would really have loved to have seen a completely different setting for GTA, away from the U.S. What about a GTA set in Paris or London? Imagine tearing on a chase through the narrow, cobblestoned streets of Paris. Chasing people in boats on the Louvre? It would be amazing!
Well there was already that one GTA set in London…and it wasn’t the most popular game in the series.
@darksand3 – I meant a modern GTA with a highly realistic city.
Personally, I’d love to see a rural GTA. Coming from a small farm town in the middle of nowhere, I gotta say there’s nothing quite like hitching up a horse and buggy and going for a joyride around town. Is it just me or does anyone else see the potential enjoyment in taking on a mission to go and whack all of old man Jenkin’s chickens?
Uh, I for one definitely see potential enjoyment in whacking chickens, tipping cows, and going fishing instead of playing poker. Most importantly, drunk driving would be a blast because in the boonies it happens all the time!
I can just see it now – GTA New England & GTA Pennsylvania. Drive tractors, trucks, and roar down rural country roads.
Seriously though, it would be cool to have a smaller city that is surrounded by countryside for a change of setting. I remember Mafia had this great city but it was surrounded by farms and woods and you had car chases out there, made illicit deals in a barn (that led to a shootout) and even chased a guy down to a motel where he then put you in a standoff. It was good old fashioned fun.