The Cayo Perico Heist update went live yesterday, unlocking access to a remote private island for the biggest heist inGrand Theft Auto Onlineyet.The update also adds new contentsuch as new vehicles, weapons, clothing, and radio stations. However, the update has caused fans to express their disappointment with the lack of news forGrand Theft Auto 6, causing the subject to trend on Twitter.
Before Rockstar revealed the Cayo Perico Heist, the update was teased withGrand Theft Auto Onlinein-game events and a cryptic message posted on social media. The teaser also prompted the termGTA 6to start trending on Twitter, with some fans believing the teaser could be forGTA 6, and some expressing anger over Rockstar adding new content to the seven year-oldGrand Theft Auto Onlinetitle.
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Now that the Cayo Perico update has been released, fans are once again are flooding social media with memes making fun of the potential release date ofGTA 6. Rockstar has yet to announce any news aboutGTA 6, and has only posted about the Cayo Perico update on social media, which also been met with some negative feedback due to theCayo Perico island being unavailable for free roam.
Some fans are still hoping thatGrand Theft Auto 6news is on the horizon, but based on Rockstar’s plan to releaseGTA 5andGTA Onlineon PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series Xin 2021, the focus seems to still be on the current titles. The entireGrand Theft Autocommunity has been divided, with some fans grateful for the continued support ofGTA Online, while others think that the title has lost its appeal.
Twitch streamer Shroudhas joined the side that believes the title has lost its appeal. The streamer spoke on the topic, saying thatGTA Onlinehas been “a flop” to him, citing the reason being the title has gone in a direction that caused him to lose interest. Shroud also shared his hopes forGTA 6, saying “I’d love to seeGTA 6care about the modding community and work together on a united front.”
Although the Cayo Perico update adds lots of new content including apilotable weaponized submarine, it has been overshadowed by fans' debating aboutGrand Theft Auto 6. Some fans would like to see Rockstar take its time with the development ofGTA 6so the title is not rushed and filled with bugs, while others are just hoping for any sliver of news or leaks. For now, fans can still enjoy the Cayo Perico Heist, which allows players to take on the mission solo for the first time.
GTA Onlineis available on PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One, with versions for the PS5 and Xbox One X/S in development.
