Rockstar Games released a new trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, and while the video features high-stakes heists and stunning graphics, the internet has zeroed in on something else entirely: the game’s steamy new leading man.
Fans have waited more than a decade for a glimpse of the next installment in the iconic open-world franchise, and the second official trailer did not disappoint. But what has social media in a frenzy isn’t just the return to Vice City or the promise of high-octane drama—it’s Jason Duval, the game’s chiseled, sweat-drenched protagonist.
The clip opens with Jason climbing shirtless off a rooftop, his glistening six-pack front and center. It’s an entrance that has fueled a tidal wave of thirst online. “Jason from GTA 6 would fix me,” one fan joked on X, formerly Twitter. Another added, “I didn’t know I could fall in love with a polygon.”
Jason From GTA 6 would fix me🙂↕️🙂↕️ pic.twitter.com/MIfKICjBY7
— Victor 🧸 (@Ghcstfilms) May 6, 2025
Jason is paired with co-protagonist Lucia Caminos, marking the first time a woman has held a fully developed lead role in a Grand Theft Auto title since the series began in 1997. While there have been playable female characters in earlier games, Lucia appears to be breaking new ground with her depth and prominence.
According to the official synopsis, Jason and Lucia are partners in crime—and perhaps more. The trailer teases a high-stakes story where the duo finds themselves caught in a conspiracy after a heist gone wrong. Set in the sun-soaked and dangerous state of Leonida, a fictional take on Florida, GTA VI promises a gritty narrative about survival, loyalty, and trust.
New Rihanna album or a night with Jason from GTA 6? pic.twitter.com/IK8Q1QcR7M
— Zain (@cowboylikezain) May 6, 2025
Wait why jason from gta 6 is sorta kinda 🥵 pic.twitter.com/qHfd8VmZjP
— ᴖ̈ (@kikidudula) May 6, 2025
unfortunately i do need jason from gta 6 badly… pic.twitter.com/BDRRSrENmP
— thomas (@fnwoodall) May 6, 2025
Still, plot details have taken a back seat to the online obsession with the game’s male lead. The LGBTQ+ community, in particular, has claimed Jason as their newest virtual crush, despite his seemingly straight relationship with Lucia in the game. And the bisexual crowd? Equally torn. “Lucia or Jason? Why not both?” one post read.
The buzz also includes speculation about fan-made adult content that is sure to follow the game’s release. While the GTA franchise has been criticized for its lack of LGBTQ+ representation, the new leads have opened up conversation—and sparked plenty of daydreams.
Grand Theft Auto VI is set for release on May 26, 2026.
Until then, fans will be rewatching that trailer—on loop.
