- In 2013, what looked to be a very for GTA VI was being shared across social media after gamers spotted a towel on a beach in that read “I Love Vice City”.
- Years ago, people used to say this was a hint that GTA VI was going to be based in Vice City, and everyone was like ‘sure buddy, take your meds, they’d never make another game there’.
- This was very likely a tease for Vice City being a main location in GTA VI, although Rockstar Games planting easter eggs in other games is nothing new.
- There are Vice City references in GTA IV. This proves that GTA V will be in Vice City.
- In a lot of GTA games, there are little Vice City or Liberty City easter eggs.
In 2013, a seemingly innocuous towel spotted in a game hinted at a return to Vice City in GTA VI. The towel, which read 'I Love Vice City', sparked a wave of speculation among fans, many of whom dismissed the idea as mere fantasy.1
Despite skepticism, the theory has gained traction as Rockstar Games has a history of planting easter eggs in their titles. References to Vice City have appeared in previous games, including GTA IV, leading fans to believe that the iconic location would make a comeback.
As one fan recalled, “Remember, years ago, people used to say this was a hint that GTA VI was going to be based in Vice City, and everyone was like ‘sure buddy, take your meds’”. This sentiment reflects the initial disbelief surrounding the theory, which has now turned into a point of intrigue as more clues emerge.2
The ongoing speculation is fueled by Rockstar's penchant for including Vice City and Liberty City easter eggs in their games, further solidifying the belief that Vice City could play a significant role in the upcoming installment.
As anticipation builds for GTA VI, fans are left to wonder if their initial mockery of the Vice City theory will turn into nostalgia for a beloved gaming location.
“Fans initially dismissed the idea of Vice City being a location in GTA VI, but recent developments confirm their theories. Rockstar Games has a history of teasing locations through easter eggs in previous titles.”
