Released as the multiplayer companion toGrand Theft Auto 5in 2013,Grand Theft Auto Onlinehas been a money-making machine for developer Rockstar Games. Having now sold over 145 million copies,GTA 5andOnlinehave reportedly generated over six billion dollars in revenue since their launch eight years ago. The game is still being supported too, withGTA Online’sLos Santos Tunersupdatehaving just arrived in July of this year.
Grand Theft Auto Online’s astounding success can be attributed to many factors, such as its massive living world, realistic physics, and sheer entertainment value.Grand Theft Auto Onlineallows players to grow their wealth in the city of Los Santos and its surrounding areas while running races, heists, and more, with their friends.GTA Onlinealso features an extensive character creation suite, allowing players to make unique original avatars or try to replicate famous characters from other popular properties, likewhen aGTA Onlineroleplayer was found dressing up as Wario.
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Reddit user ChuklzDaJ has usedGTA Online’s character creator to recreate Ricky LaFleur from the cult-classic Canadian mockumentary series,Trailer Park Boys. The show follows the misadventures of several trailer park residents in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. ChuklzDaJ’s rendition of Ricky captures the character’s iconic wavy hair, checkered button-down shirt, and black sunglasses. ChuklzDaJ also included LaFleur’s signature run-down brown car, for good measure. Clickhereto see the original Reddit post.
TheGTA OnlineReddit community has embraced the post with open arms, giving it over 800 upvotes as of writing. Other users are praising ChuklzDaJ’s adaptation for its authenticity and are celebrating by sharing various hilarious Trailer Park Boys’ quotes.
Powerful character creation tools in games likeRed Dead Redemption OnlineandGTA Onlinego a long way towards letting players really dive into the role-playing aspects of a title. Comprehensive customization options allow fans to express themselves and have a more personal experience with a game. Part of the fun for players of online titles is sharing creations with other passionate fans, too.
Of course,Grand Theft Auto Onlineisn’t the only game that features an impressive amount of character customization. Various MMOs likeThe Elder Scrolls OnlineorWorld of Warcrafthave a wide range of possibilities for players to tinker with, and the upcomingSaints Rowreboot is said to have the series’ most in-depth customization options yet. Still,Grand Theft Auto Onlineis certainly one of the best options available for creative role-players like ChuklzDaJ and many others, especially when you consider the vast array of vehicle customization options.
Grand Theft Auto Onlineis available to play on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. The next-genExpanded and Enhancedversion is set to release in March 2022.
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