In the wake of a disappointing delay, an explosion of hype recently surroundedGrand Theft Auto 6thanks to Rockstar surprisingly releasing the second major trailer for the game. The trailer finally gave fans a deep dive into Jason Duval, one of the title’s two major protagonists; the game’s portrayal of Vice City also got some much-needed screen-time.
This recent trailer forGrand Theft Auto 6has given players a huge amount of brand-new information about the anticipated project. The game’s official website also added a range of screenshots, unique video clips, and character profiles. These character deep-dives are the source of most of the new information regarding Lucia,GTA 6’s other major protagonist, outlining her hardened fighting background. This adds a fascinating dynamic to Lucia’s character, and could be a solid indicator ofGTA 6featuring its own fighting side-activity akin toCyberpunk 2077andThe Witcher 3.
Lucia’s Backstory Has Some Obvious Gameplay Implications For Grand Theft Auto 6
The surprising second trailer forGrand Theft Auto 6leaned further into the close relationship between Jason and Lucia, with the pair’s dynamic already seeming like a passionate and integral part of the upcoming project’s story. The official website forGrand Theft Auto 6now offers a solid overview of Lucia’s story, giving more context to the original late-2023 reveal trailer forGTA 6which portrayed Lucia in Vice City’s Leonida Penitentiary.
Interestingly, the website indicates that Lucia was raised by her mother in Liberty City,the iconic major setting of 2008’sGrand Theft Auto 4. This may even lead to the city making some appearance inGTA 6. As well as this, the website details how Lucia’s father taught her to fight from a very young age, landing her in trouble throughout her life. Lucia was supposedly arrested and imprisoned for “fighting for her family,” with the recent trailer showing Lucia’s boxing training and fighting proficiency.
This backstory is surely very deliberate on Rockstar’s part, and it’s the perfect way for the studio to add more Lucia-specific side-content toGrand Theft Auto 6.An underground fight club side activity seems like the perfect way for Lucia to hone her skills and earn some cash on the side. It seems likely thatGTA 6will lean more into moreRPG-adjacent content and mechanics in a similar vein toRDR2, and some of the best RPG experiences of the past few years have featured similar fighting activities of their own.
Cyberpunk 2077had a memorable questline that saw its protagonist fight their way through a varied selection of memorable characters, each with their own unique enhancements and fighting styles,which helped flesh out Night Cityin the same way aGTA 6fighting activity could further expand Vice City.The Witcher 3also went down a similar route with the Fists of Fury competition that spreads throughout the game’s world, further showcasing the kind of value that this activity could offer toGrand Theft Auto 6’s wide variety of locations.
While unconfirmed, it is heavily rumored thatGTA 6will feature locations outside of Vice City and its surrounding areas. These unique places would be perfect for fight club encounters.
Some clear content distinctions between Jason and Lucia would be a great way to give moreidentity to each ofGTA 6’s two protagonists. Lucia’s scrappy backstory would be the perfect basis for this. A fight club mini-game would be right at home within the usual gameplay experiences ofGrand Theft Auto, and many other successful projects have showcased just how engaging and memorable this could be for the title.
