The studio's latest game, Red Dead Redemption 2 is proof that grounded open worlds and storylines can work when fully committed to engaging storytelling.
Given how often Rockstar has become fairly formulaic with Grand Theft Auto, it might be worth looking back to Grand Theft Auto 4 and make the next game a lot more serious and honest. It's grounded, but the hilarity of characters provides some much-needed levity that shakes up the series' formula, without robbing it of its core identity. Looking back to this day, Grand Theft Auto 4's juxtaposing roster of characters and Liberty City easily make it Rockstar's most unique work in the franchise.
