GTA VI is the first mainline GTA built around a couple. Rockstar's narrative boss Rupert Humphries called it a "Bonnie and Clyde-type narrative". TechRadar Here's what Rockstar's own character pages say, paraphrased. Rockstar
Jason Duval
- He grew up around grifters and crooks, then joined the Army to escape a troubled youth.
- He ended up in the Leonida Keys working for local drug runners, living rent-free in one of Brian Heder's properties in exchange for helping with shakedowns.
- He wants an easy life, which, this being GTA, is not going to happen.
- Meeting Lucia might be the best or worst thing that ever happened to him.
Lucia Caminos
- Her dad taught her to fight as soon as she could walk.
- Fighting for her family landed her in Leonida Penitentiary, and luck got her out.
- She wants the good life her mum dreamed of since their days in Liberty City (yes, that Liberty City).
- She's done with half-baked plans. Smart moves only, and a life with Jason might be her way out.
How they play
You can switch between them at will in free roam, play solo, or bring the other along. Rockstar North's Rob Nelson stressed they "aren't empty avatars", so self-expression has limits to protect the characters. TechRadar
Discussion 👇
- Who are you more drawn to right now, Jason or Lucia?
- The Liberty City link in Lucia's backstory: just flavour, or are we getting a callback?
- Bonnie and Clyde didn't exactly get a happy ending. 👀 Do you think Rockstar goes dark with this story?
- Theory time: who betrays who first, if anyone?
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