Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI), the next game in the Grand Theft Auto series, will have a four-point scale to measure the closeness between Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. Their bond tends to grow when the protagonists spend time together in Leonida, whether they’re walking on the beach, riding bikes, or going for a drive.

During an interview held while visiting Rockstar North, Rob Nelson, head of development and one of the studio’s heads, explained that the characters begin the story wanting to give their relationship another chance.

In another interview at the studio, Nelson said players will be able to choose whether they want to pursue the romance. “It’s not something we want to impose on players,” he said, in a loose translation.

The couple will also be able to work out together at the gym, but they’ll first need to purchase a membership. Other shared activities mentioned by Nelson include pool, mini-golf, kayaking, and heists.

Choosing to cultivate their intimacy influences how the story unfolds, but it doesn’t eliminate the partnership between the protagonists: Jason and Lucia continue working together in crime throughout much of the game’s main story. Players can let their bond weaken without the two completely abandoning each other.

As in Grand Theft Auto V, the previous game in the series, players will be able to switch between protagonists when the narrative allows it. Their relationship has a foundation established by the story, while activities as a pair give players room to influence their closeness.

Grand Theft Auto VI is Rockstar Games’ next game, and it takes place in Leonida, a fictional state inspired by Florida. It is scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Sony’s console, and Microsoft’s Xbox Series X|S consoles.