Report GTA 5 to Feature Multiple Protagonists

Kotaku reports that previous rumors surrounding Grad Theft Auto V being set in a fictional version of Los Angeles are true. They cite 'multiple sources' claiming that the game will also feature multiple playable protagonists. Considering the three protagonists (Johnny, Nico and Luis) that walked the streets in the Episodes of Grand Theft Auto 4 this makes sense.

Fans of the GTA series should instantly recall that we've already visited the Los Angeles area in 2004's Grand Theft Auto San Andreas. Rockstar also has a vast amount of experience modeling bringing the L.A Area to life in last spring's L.A Noir.

Perhaps the innovation will come from the multi-character narrative and gameplay mechanics. GTA 4 introduced a new social phone interface, a cover system and usable Taxis.

IGN.com posted an exhaustive speculative piece regarding the possible improvements we may see in the fifth entry. Could San Andreas' RPG elements return? It is also possible we will be transported to the 1960s or 70s, two eras that the GTA series has yet to explore.

What would you like to see in Grand Theft Auto 5? In the age of smartphones, social networks and recession there are a number of things for Rockstar to poke fun at. We will have more on Grand Theft Auto 5 next week when the teaser trailer is revealed.