Another day, another rumor flying through the Crypto Twitter atmosphere. This time, it’s about the highly anticipated and constantly leaked game Grand Theft Auto 6, which some enthusiasts speculate might include a blockchain component or even a redeemable cryptocurrency in real life. This comes after the rumor initially surfaced in 2021 and made headlines again last year.
Unfortunately for fans, these rumors are currently unsubstantiated. A Forbes India article attributed the claims to a crypto Twitter account, but Rockstar Games, the game’s developer, and parent company Take-Two Interactive have neither confirmed nor denied the rumors thus far.
Some gaming enthusiasts have let their imaginations run wild, suggesting that GTA 6 could feature a variety of blockchain-inspired elements, such as crypto trading, play-to-earn quest rewards, a digital home, or a private chain. However, many Web3 projects already include these elements without connection to GTA 6.
Video game publication Game Rant speculated that the game (or whatever it will officially be called) will not introduce a real cryptocurrency. Instead, GTA 6 might simply poke fun at cryptocurrency and the metaverse as the subject of numerous jokes.
Others have cited a recent viral tweet from a gaming content creator as their source for the information, but the tweet contains no concrete evidence to support the rumors. Instead, it’s merely speculative. A “Community Note” added to the tweet by Twitter users clarifies that neither Rockstar Games nor anyone involved with GTA 6 have confirmed the rumors.
It’s worth noting that Take-Two has dipped its toes into the crypto world, with its Zynga studio working on Web3 games. However, Rockstar issued a ban on NFTs and cryptocurrency in fan-operated Grand Theft Auto V servers last November.
While cryptocurrency enthusiasts may be eager for a real connection between GTA and the crypto world, and Web3 skeptics might be craving some jabs at the technology, there is little to no evidence backing up the claims at the moment. Decrypt has reached out to Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar Games for further comment, but a response has not been received yet.
In summary, the rumored connection between GTA 6 and cryptocurrency or blockchain technology sparks an interesting discussion. But, without concrete evidence or official confirmation, they remain just that – rumors. Nonetheless, the crypto community will surely keep a close eye on any developments in the gaming world and how they might intersect with the evolving world of blockchain and digital assets.
Source: Decrypt
