Grand Theft Auto 4was a big success for Rockstar Games, and Rockstar capitalized on that success by supplementing the experience with some rather substantial expansions.The Lost and the DamnedandThe Ballad of Gay Tonyexpansions forGrand Theft Auto 4were met with rave reviews from fans and critics alike, adding new gameplay features and givingGTAenthusiasts some new stories to invest in.
Considering how popular theGrand Theft Auto 4single player DLC was, many fans have been wanting to see something similar forGrand Theft Auto 5. Unfortunately, Rockstar Games never moved forward withGrand Theft Auto 5single player DLC, with the game’s post-release content focused almost exclusively on theGTA Onlineexperience. Eight years removed from theGrand Theft Auto 5release date, some may think that the ship has sailed forGTA 5single player DLC, but it’s not too late. It may actually be the perfect time for Rockstar to releaseGrand Theft Auto 5single player DLC.
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Here is why it’s not too late forGrand Theft Auto 5single player DLC.
Continued Success
Grand Theft Auto 5is the most profitable entertainment productever produced, and its sales continue to be strong to this day. In fact,Grand Theft Auto 5sales were stronger last year than any other year in the game’s history with the exception of when it launched in 2013. This shows that not only doesGrand Theft Auto 5have a large number of dedicated fans that are still playing the game regularly, but new people are constantly joining in on the fun as well. Some of these new adopters ofGTA 5are undoubtedly checking outGTA Online, but many others are likely playing through the single-player campaign as well.
The dizzying revenue thatGTA Onlinerakes in and the continued sales success of the base game means that Rockstar isn’t necessarily motivated to produce single-player DLC for the game. After all, why would it need to go through the trouble of making new content like that when the game is still selling like hotcakes? Well, the addition of new DLC would potentially help Rockstar make the game even more profitable, not to mention it could bring lapsedGrand Theft Auto 5players back into the mix.
Next-Gen GTA 5
Grand Theft Auto 5’s sales success is likely to continue in a big way in 2021. Not only will people still be able to buy existing versions of the game on other platforms, but they will soon have the opportunity to pick upGTA 5again on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Thenext-gen version ofGrand Theft Auto 5is set to launch later this year, and while details on any next-gen enhancements are hard to come by at the time of this writing, it’s quite likely that these ports will drive even more people to the game as well as bring back lapsed players.
This influx of newGrand Theft Auto 5players represent the perfect opportunity for Rockstar to release new single-player DLC and maximize its success.
The Cayo Perico Heist
Rockstar Games releasedThe Cayo Perico Heist forGTA Onlinelate last year, giving fans of the game a brand new location to visit and a new heist to complete. But what made the Cayo Perico Heist stand out from the otherGTA Onlineheists is that the entire experience can be played solo. This arguably made the Cayo Perico Heist content forGTA Onlineeven more popular than it would be otherwise, as it opened the door to a whole sect of players who likeGrand Theft Auto 5, but don’t care for the online multiplayer portion of the game.
The Cayo Perico Heist was not without its critics, but it was generally well-received by theGrand Theft Auto Onlinecommunity. It shows that there is a clear appetite for more story-focused content forGrand Theft Auto, not to mention content that can be played solo. So while The Cayo Perico Heist was content made forGrand Theft Auto Online, it really ends up being one of the best arguments forGrand Theft Auto 5story DLC.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is Still Years Away
One of the main reasons why it’s not too late forGrand Theft Auto 5single player DLC is becauseGrand Theft Auto 6is likely still years away from release. The most optimistic estimates suggest that theGrand Theft Auto 6release dateisn’t until 2023, but it wouldn’t be surprising to see fans waiting even longer for the game. While there was only five years between the launch ofGrand Theft Auto 5andRed Dead Redemption 2, literally nothing has been revealed aboutGTA 6yet, and so it’s hard to gauge where Rockstar may be in terms of its development.
There are also rumors that Rockstar Games may be pursuing other projects prior toGrand Theft Auto 6, which could also push back theGrand Theft Auto 6release date. One rumor is that aRed Dead Redemptionremasteris in the works, and while that could also help tide fans over while they wait forGrand Theft Auto 6, some brand new story DLC forGrand Theft Auto 5would arguably go much farther and leave a more lasting impression.
Grand Theft Auto 5is out now for PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One, with PS5 and Xbox Series X versions launching in 2021.
