Summary

  • Grand Theft Auto 6 is making major changes to the franchise, including the introduction of its first female protagonist, Lucia.
  • A theory suggests that the male protagonist, Jason, may be an undercover cop, adding a deeper layer to the game's theme of trust.
  • If true, players could see some interesting story moments where Jason is watching his friends die at Lucia's hand. Additionally, playing as an undercover cop would have a unique impact on the police system, as players could call off cops or lower their wanted level while controlling Jason.

A theory about the male protagonist in Grand Theft Auto 6 could be a complete game-changer for the long-running franchise and how it handles law enforcement. Since the game's first trailer dropped last month, theories about GTA 6 have been spreading like wildfire, and there's no sign of this speculation slowing down. It's clear that the franchise is aiming to make some major changes to what fans are used to when it comes to GTA. The introduction of the franchise's first female protagonist, Lucia, is an exciting turn for the series, but there may be a hidden agenda when it comes to her partner in crime and romantic interest, believed to be named Jason.

One of the newest fan theories circulating about Jason is that he's actually an undercover cop. Based on the trailer, it's clear that GTA 6 will focus heavily on trust as a running theme throughout the game's story, and Jason being an undercover cop would add a deeper layer to this thematic element. Although this is mere speculation, there are some hints in the trailer that suggest this could be the case.

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The GTA 6 Trailer Could Be Dropping Major Hints

After the GTA 6 trailer was finally released, fans were quick to begin feverishly combing through each frame in order to find some clues. Although the game's male protagonist isn't shown nearly as much as Lucia, some fans have come to the conclusion that his lack of involvement in the trailer and specific scenes throughout could be hinting at his role as being an undercover cop.

Lucia Takes the Lead While Jason Sits Back

Not only is Lucia set to be the main character, but she appears to also be the ring leader in whatever crimes she has gotten her male counterpart into. As the apparent driving force, Jason seems to be more hesitant based on his actions in the events of the trailer. There are many theories surrounding Jason and Lucia, but the trailer makes it quite clear that Lucia is in the driver's seat in the game's story.

This would create a completely new dynamic for a GTA game. Obviously, crime plays a major role in the franchise, and playing as a character who is an undercover cop would be something completely new for fans to experience in this world. Players could get to see two completely different sides of the story when it comes to the law, and this brings up questions of whether Lucia and Jason's in-game interactions with the police will feel completely different from one another. There have been rumors of GTA 6 being inspired by Bonnie and Clyde, and adding an undercover cop twist to two criminals in love would be compelling and tragic.

Jason's only line in the trailer is the word "trust", hinting that this will be a major theme when it comes to his relationship with Lucia.

Another Theory Surrounding Jason

Instead of being an undercover cop, Jason could also be an ex-cop who was fired from the force. The GTA 6 trailer shows a brief first-person perspective scene of body cam footage depicting a group of police officers breaking into an apartment in some sort of raid. It's possible that Jason is the cop who the body cam footage is from, and whatever events transpired in this raid got him fired from the force. However, this could also just be another hint at him being undercover. Either way, both theories would be game-changing routes for GTA 6 to explore when it comes to the franchise's protagonists and their notorious relationships with law enforcement.

. If this theory about Jason holds up, then it could also have an interesting impact on gameplay, as it could see players having easy escapes from the law where they call off their wanted level when controlling Jason. Until more updates on GTA 6 come to light, many fans will be closely studying the announcement trailer in order to find more clues. The possible theories fans have been able to come up with are impressive, but there is still a long wait for answers until the game's release in 2025

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Released
November 19, 2026
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Rating Pending - Likely Mature 17+
Developer(s)
Rockstar Games
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Rockstar Games
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