This article contains spoilers for Red Dead Redemption 2's story. Some Grand Theft Auto 6 fans online are convinced that Raul Bautista is the game's secret third protagonist. Bautista has only appeared in screenshots so far in Grand Theft Auto 6's promotional campaign, leading fans to speculate about his role in the game's story.

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Some Fans Think Raul Bautista is GTA 6's Secret Third Protagonist

The latest theory from Redditor utshi9ha is about Grand Theft Auto 6's Raul Bautista, who they claim is the game's third playable protagonist. Right now, all indications point to Jason and Lucia being dual protagonists, but the mystery surrounding Bautista has some fans intrigued. While some believe he will just be a scene-stealing supporting character, others were surprised to see the possibility being dismissed. It was pointed out that Bautista's clothing was totally different in each official screenshot, leading some to think that this might be the result of player choice in-game.

The leading theory among believers in the thread is that one or both of Jason and Lucia will die in Grand Theft Auto 6's story, a theory amplified by the seeming "Bonnie and Clyde" focus of the narrative. Thus, Raul Bautista would come in for a possible epilogue. It wouldn't be a first for Rockstar, either - Red Dead Redemption 2 saw players take over as John Marston during the epilogue following the conclusion of Arthur Morgan's story. While it may seem far-fetched that the developer is hiding a third protagonist, it's far from impossible.

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There are just over nine months until GTA 6 releases on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. While that may feel far away now, it will come around quickly as the game's marketing campaign begins to ramp up significantly. Recently, Rockstar claimed that GTA 6 will be the biggest video game launch in history, and given the 12-year wait, it's certainly shaping up that way.

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Grand Theft Auto 6
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November 19, 2026
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Rating Pending - Likely Mature 17+
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Rockstar Games
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Rockstar Games
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