GTA 6 has a relationship system, and it sounds as though you can make-or-break Jason and Lucia's romance

Rockstar has announced a relationship system in Grand Theft Auto 6, which will heavily influence the story of co-protagonists and lovers Jason and Lucia. According to Rockstar North co-studio head Rob Nelson, this system allows players to nurture or neglect their bond, potentially leading to a split. To maintain their relationship, players can spend time together in the open world playing activities such as pool, mini-golf, or kayaking, or committing crimes together.

While Jason and Lucia start off wanting to give their relationship a chance, Nelson stated that simply going through story missions together may not be enough to keep them together. Instead, players must invest time in the open world to strengthen their connection and increase their investment in their story. Players can seamlessly switch between playing either Jason or Lucia, similar to GTA 5.

Although relationship maintenance is not mandatory, the narrative is structured in a way that forces the characters to stay together for most of the story. Nelson emphasized that the decision to engage in this aspect of the game is ultimately up to the player, with Rockstar aiming to provide compelling emotional resonance for those who choose to explore the relationship system.