GTA6 — Main Story Walkthrough

Updated: 2026-07-24 | All Platforms

Prologue: Vice Returns

The story begins with Lucia's flashback from prison. After completing the tutorial, you'll experience the dual-protagonist switching system for the first time.

Key Controls:

• Alt key to switch between Jason & Lucia anytime
• Each character has independent wanted levels and assets

Chapter 1: Free Fall

Mission 1: Prison Break

• Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆
• Follow tutorial prompts to escape. Stay undetected during the stealth section.
• Reward: $2,000 + basic pistol

Mission 2: Reunion

• Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆
• Switch to Jason and drive to the rendezvous point to pick up Lucia
• Tip: Grab a sports car on the way — you'll need it later

Mission 3: First Strike

• Difficulty: ★★★☆☆
• First dual-character cooperation mission. Jason handles sniper cover, Lucia infiltrates.
• Note: Enemy reinforcements arrive 30 seconds after the alarm triggers

Chapter 2: Building an Empire

Missions 4-6: Turf Wars

• Take over three neighborhood territories in sequence
• Each territory unlocks a new safehouse and vehicle upon completion

Mission 7: The Bank Job (Critical Branch)

• Two approaches available:
  • A. Smart Plan (Recommended for beginners): Gather intel beforehand. Minimal casualties, $5M payout
  • B. Loud Approach: Storm in directly, triggers 5-star wanted level, $8M payout but much harder escape

Chapter 3: Betrayal

Final Mission

• Three-branch ending, determined by your prior choices
• Tip: Liquidate all assets before the finale — some endings wipe your accounts

Detailed ending guide coming soon. Stay tuned for updates.