The crime genre in video games, much like the rest of the entertainment industry, has managed to remain relevant throughout history. From early pixelated versions of cops and robbers to theoriginal top-downGrand Theft Autoto modern-day series likeSaints RowandMafia, the crime genre has remained popular in gaming, and with new releases likeCrime Boss: Rockay Cityon the horizon, it seems like it’ll stay that way for some time.
Announced atthe Game Awards,Crime Boss: Rockay Cityseems like a tongue-in-cheek homage to all things 90s, taking players on a journey through a neon-soaked Miami city as they build their crime business from the ground up, meeting plenty of well-known celebrity faces along the way that range from Chuck Norris to Danny Glover. WithGrand Theft Auto 6presumably still deep in development, fans might have a while to wait for the next entry, so they could giveCrime Boss: Rockay Citya go when it releases next year to help kill the time.
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Crime Boss: Rockay City Offers GTA Fans Even More Heists
Though just one trailer has been released so far, 505 Games hasn’t been too cagey on anyCrime Boss: Rockay Citydetails, showing prospective players exactly what type of gameplay and humor they’ll be in for come the game’s August 06, 2025 release. InCrime Boss' single-player campaign, players will take on the role of Travis Baker,played byReservoir Dogs' Michael Madsen, as he builds his crime empire from scratch in the heart of Rockay City. Here, players will bump into a vast array of colorful characters, like an old police officer played by Danny Glover and a rapper played by Vanilla Ice.
InCrime Boss: Rockay City’s multiplayer, players will engage in co-op heists with up to three friends, where they’ll presumably need to scope out a building or area, infiltrate it, steal the goods, and make their escape without getting killed. WhileCrime Boss' single-player might intrigue fans ofGTA, it’s this co-op multiplayer component that’s sure to keep them watching the game up until its release next year.
Heists are one ofthe best features ofGrand Theft Auto Online. Teased for the longest time,GTA Onlinefinally added heists almost two years after the game was initially released, but the wait was more than worth it. In teams of four, players can engage in a series of different heists, each with their own set of unique setup missions and a climactic final heist mission. If players complete all of these successfully, they’ll earn a pretty huge payout, which can then be used to purchase some ofGTA Online’s more expensive items. Over the years,GTA Onlinereceived more heists, each one more complex and engaging than the last.
WhileCrime Boss: Rockay City’s heists probably won’t be as complex or as lengthy asGrand Theft Auto’s, they might scratch that same itch, and for long-time fans ofGTA Online, they’ll offer gameplay that’s hopefully a refreshing take on the crime genre. It seems as thoughCrime Boss: Rockay City’s gameplay is going for a strictly first-person shooter perspective, making its heists look a littlemore likePaydaythanGTA. Hopefully, this different perspective - and hopefully some unique mechanics - should be enough of a change of pace forGTAfans to stay intrigued inCrime Boss: Rockay City, so much so that they check out the game when it releases next March.
Crime Boss: Rockay Cityreleases Jun 06, 2025, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
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