The recently released trailer for the highly anticipated video game Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) broke the internet when it revealed the series’ first ever female protagonist.
Lucia is the primary focus of the trailer – indicating she may be integral to the game’s narrative.
This marks a major departure for the infamously male-centric GTA franchise. Previous games have featured exclusively male protagonists since the series’ debut over 20 years ago.
Lucia’s introduction signals an intentional shift towards more inclusive stories and representation.
Alongside the unprecedented female lead, the trailer also spotlighted a couple other firsts for the series.
It confirmed the new setting of Vice City, a fictional take on 1980s Miami that last appeared in 2002’s GTA: Vice City.
The trailer also announced GTA 6 will launch in 2025 exclusively for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, before coming to PC and last-gen consoles later.
While plot details remain scarce, Lucia is currently the spotlight of GTA 6 marketing.
This likely means she will play a central role when the game launches in a couple years. Her presence already represents major progress for the iconic yet controversial franchise.
