Is Tommy Vercetti in GTA 6? Possibilities explored

"Is Tommy Vercetti in GTA 6?" is a question being asked by several Grand Theft Auto fans. For those unfamiliar, he was the protagonist of the 2002 Rockstar Games classic, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. Since the city will return in the series' upcoming installment, many are wondering if Tommy might as well, especially as characters from one GTA title have appeared in others before.

The upcoming game's trailers, screenshots, and website don't mention anything related to the iconic protagonist. Nevertheless, we can still speculate about the possibility of seeing Tommy Vercetti in GTA 6.

Note: This article is purely speculative and only reflects the writer's opinions and analysis.

What are the possibilities of Rockstar Games adding Tommy Vercetti in GTA 6?

Is Tommy Vercetti in GTA 6: Here's a look at the character in GTA Vice City (Image via Rockstar Games || Steam)

As mentioned earlier, Tommy Vercetti is the protagonist of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. This title is set in the franchise's 3D Universe, which began with Grand Theft Auto 3 (2001) and ended with Vice City Stories (2006).

GTA 6, on the other hand, will very likely be set in the franchise's HD Universe, which kicked off with 2008's GTA 4. It is worth noting that some 3D Universe characters, like Love Fist band member Willy and radio jockey Lazlow Jones, have appeared in the HD Universe (in GTA 5). However, these were variants of the original characters. Additionally, it is quite rare for a game's protagonist to appear in another title.

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Another unfortunate factor that diminishes the chances of this character's return is his voice actor, Hollywood legend Ray Liotta, having passed away. Considering all these aspects, the possibility of Rockstar Games bringing back Tommy Vercetti in GTA 6 seems pretty bleak.

The blue Hawaiian shirt, jeans, and sneakers are Tommy Vercetti's signature attire from GTA Vice City (Image via Rockstar Games || Steam)

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That being said, given how iconic Grand Theft Auto: Vice City's protagonist is, the studio might put in some sort of Easter egg related to him in its upcoming release. Grand Theft Auto 5, which takes place in Los Santos (one of the cities in GTA San Andreas), also features a few nods to the 2004 hit's lead character, Carl "CJ" Johnson.

Rockstar could, for example, add the signature outfit of Tommy Vercetti in GTA 6 for this purpose. However, this is merely our speculation, and whether we get anything related to the character in the series' next entry remains to be seen.

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Suyash is an Esports and Gaming journalist at Sportskeeda who specializes in Rockstar Games' GTA franchise. Suyash uses in-depth research and knowledge of his immense experience with the game series to ensure readers have access to the most reliable information. His insightful content pieces have raked in more than 5 million views in just a little over a year's time.

Suyash holds a B.Tech degree and ventured into the world of gaming at a young age through the Prince of Persia Sands of Time trilogy. However, upon encountering GTA Vice City’s 1980s aesthetic, music, and vintage cars, he became enamored with the game, leading him to explore the rest of the franchise.

Suyash prefers solo titles to multiplayer, especially ones with a well-crafted story and character arcs. He admires journalist Jason Schreier for the respect he commands in the industry and the reliability of his news pieces. To ensure the accuracy of his own pieces, he checks multiple reputable sources and insiders.

If he were to recommend a game to a skeptic, it would be Naughty Dog’s Uncharted series. When he’s not roaming the streets of Los Santos in GTA V, you can find him playing football, watching movies, or working out.

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Edited by Niladri Roy