Rockstar says if you want GTA 6's romance between Jason and Lucia to
flourish, you have to nurture it, but it's completely optional 'It's not something that we want to foist upon players'

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Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:59:32 +0000

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Rockstar Games has confirmed that the romance between Grand Theft Auto 6's co-protagonists, Jason and Lucia, is completely optional.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Grand Theft Auto 6 's romance between Jason and Lucia is completely optional, Rockstar confirms Rob Nelson, the head of development and co-studio head at Rockstar North, says if players aren't into it, "dont bother with it" He says players will need to nurture their relationship if they want it to be romantic Rockstar Games has
confirmed that the romance between Grand Theft Auto 6 's co-protagonists, Jason and Lucia, is completely optional.

Speaking in an interview with IGN ahead of the Grand Theft Auto 6: An
Extended Look , Rob Nelson, the head of development and co-studio head at Rockstar North, revealed that Jason and Lucia's relationship will be central to the story, but whether the player chooses to nurture their romance is completely up to them, and they won't be penalized for avoiding it. "I have
to say it feels great if you are into it as a concept. Dont bother with it
if you arent. Up to you," said Nelson. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch
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"The narrative is structured in such a way that the circumstances they find themselves in require them to stay together for most of the story and work together. At the very least, they will get through most things as partners in crime."

Nelson avoided talking spoilers, but he said the duo's relationship "adds a compelling element to things." You may like New GTA 6 details reveal a
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"Its one of the reasons we wanted to approach this sort of story, because
it's completely different for us," he said. "Could we bring some sort of emotional resonance to GTA for people if they wanted to engage with it? Could we also provide mechanisms for people to just opt out of it if they're not into it? If they feel like, 'I don't want a relationship in this?' That's
what we're going to find out. It's not something that we want to foist upon players."

If players do want to make Jason and Lucia's romantic relationship flourish, however, they'll have to spend time nurturing it by spending time together in Leonida. Whether that's taking trips, holding hands, walking on the beach, or doing crime together, these activities will build up their bond. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

"When you bring them together, it feels like youre a steward of their relationship, and you feel protective of them as a unit," Nelson continued. "But this is something we did not know when we started, and it really had to be something we felt our way through.

"But I will say that whether youre getting in trouble, or youre running from the cops, or getting in a car, or waiting for the other one playing as them together feels very cool. It feels like youre taking care of them, if thats something youre into."

Last night's gameplay showcase was filled with a mountain of new details,
with a new report later confirming the game will launch at 30fps . To catch you up, here are the 16 things we learned from GTA 6 's extended look ahead
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