‘It didn’t feel natural’ on His Unfinished Rockstar Dream That GTA 6 is Finally Going to Fulfil

The anticipation behind Rockstar Games’ GTA 6 has been palpable for years now. Last year, fans got their first glimpse at the game with the release of a trailer and the official launch window: Spring 2025. While fans only got to see a teaser so far, it revealed the sprawling cities of Leonida (a city inspired by Florida) and introduced the two lead protagonists, Jason and Lucia, who players will follow throughout the game.

One of the most surprising and exciting aspects of the game is going to be its female protagonist, Lucia, fulfilling the long dream of Dan Houser, co-founder of the Rockstar Games. Fans are also buzzing with excitement over the protagonist and what this will mean for the series. As expected, rumors and leaks about Lucia are already circulating within the gaming community.

Dan Houser’s Vision for a Female Lead Finally Realized in GTA 6

Back in 2013, Dan Houser, the co-writer of GTA V, was asked about the possibility of having a female protagonist in the GTA series (in an interview). At the time, Houser explained that he was not opposed to the idea of having a female lead but it didn’t feel like the right time for the franchise. But maybe in the future, it will be possible. His exact words were:

In the future, could we do a game with a lead female character? Of course. We just haven’t found the right game for it yet […] It didn’t feel natural for this game but definitely for the right game in the future.

Now, with GTA 6 which is going to release next year, it seems Houser’s vision is finally coming to fruition. This upcoming game is rumored to feature Lucia, a female protagonist who could change the way players view Rockstar’s iconic series.

As rumors and leaks about Lucia continue to float around in the gaming community, players are excited to see a female protagonist in the iconic franchise. After reading about her details, some are drawn by her role while others are intrigued by the potential of her backstory, which supposedly includes a history of prison time and a romance story.

While this may feel like a huge step for the GTA series, it is just another bold move in a franchise that has always tackled controversial themes. From GTA III to GTA V, the series has explored power, crime, corruption, and societal dysfunction. Now, with Lucia at the helm, players will experience all of that through the lens of a female protagonist.

Why a Female Protagonist Might Work This Time

Gaming as a medium has evolved very rapidly over the years, with more players seeking out diverse stories that highlight a variety of experiences. As the games have become more diverse, so too do the types of stories players want to see told.

One of the most compelling ways to embrace diversity in storytelling is by introducing female protagonists. Games like Horizon Zero Dawn, The Last of Us Part II, and Red Dead Redemption 2 (with its strong supporting female characters) have proven that audiences not only welcome these characters but are also eager to see more complex, multi-dimensional female leads.

With GTA 6 aiming to enter this era, Lucia could be the perfect fit for a franchise that’s always pushed boundaries. She can bring new depth to the game’s themes and her rumored backstory which includes her past criminal activities, her escape to Vice City, and her relationship with Jason adds more intrigue to the game’s already interesting story.

In the end, as players are waiting for the release of the most anticipated game of the decade: GTA 6, they are hoping to see how Lucia’s perspective might reshape the franchise’s narrative. Will she offer a fresh lens through which to explore the chaotic, high-stakes world of GTA? Only time will tell.

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