Rockstar Games surprised the community with the spectacular reveal trailer of Grand Theft Auto 6. The reception from fans is very positive, as excitement is palpable across the internet. However, as expected, some users have already labeled the game as woke propaganda. Why?
The official trailer reveals that GTA 6 will be led by a pair of criminals: Jason and Lucia. Although it is not the first time a woman is playable in a franchise title, it has been a long time since players assumed the role of a female protagonist.
Furthermore, it seems that the open world of the game will be very diverse, as the trailer shows a significant Afro-American presence. Although the franchise has always been characterized as a parody of American society and represents all kinds of characters, some fans expressed their dissatisfaction.
Players criticize GTA 6 and claim it will be a woke game
Shortly after the official premiere of the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer, some users lamented the absence of white characters for most of the video. They resorted to the argument that Rockstar Games has become woke and is trying to impose a political message.
"San Andreas was not a problem because it wasn't propaganda. People are not opposed to skin color; they are opposed to propaganda," argued a user. "Why are all the characters literally black? (...) It seems that Rockstar opted for the woke," said another person in a now-deleted Reddit post.
Similarly, some people criticized the open-world video game for having a woman in the lead role. They argue that Lucia will overshadow Jason and that she is in the game to fulfill an agenda. Yes, some claim that having a female protagonist is forced inclusion.
"GTA 6 is woke. They reversed the roles, and let me explain: the man should be the one coming out of jail and dominating the relationship, but due to the times, they put a Latina woman as the one coming out of jail, and she is the one in charge of the relationship," commented a user.
Posts like these abound on the internet, demonstrating that, in one way or another, the Rockstar Games franchise generates controversy.
Will Grand Theft Auto 6 be politically correct? Fans are concerned
The Grand Theft Auto franchise has always been characterized by its irreverent tone. However, some fear that this could change, and the new installment will be less controversial.
In 2021, Jamie King, co-founder of Rockstar Games who left the company in 2006, commented that the new title in the series might be less provocative. On the other hand, Jason Schreier, one of the industry's most reliable sources, published an article indicating that the game will be less controversial.
Considering that the report first revealed that GTA 6 would have a female protagonist, fans fear that the story might be afraid to offend a section of the community.
Although the controversy sparked on social media and discussion forums, the general reception is very positive. The official Grand Theft Auto trailer was a success in its first 24 hours and surpassed 91 million views, setting a new record.
But tell us, did you like what you saw in the trailer? What are your thoughts on this controversy? Let us know in the comments.
GTA 6 will arrive on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S sometime in 2025.
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