IGN reports that Grand Theft Auto 6 will make the relationship between protagonists Lucia and Jason central to its story and gameplay. The article argues that this could give Rockstar’s crime-driven series a stronger emotional focus, with players encouraged to treat the pair as equal partners rather than a lead character and sidekick.

In a gameplay demonstration, players could hold hands, shop, eat and take part in activities such as pool, mini-golf and kayaking, as well as commit crimes together. Rockstar North’s Rob Nelson said spending time together improves the relationship, while calls and text messages can maintain it when the characters are apart; ignoring messages may slightly harm it.