Recent reports suggest that Rockstar Games may have had alternate plans for the storyline of Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) during its development. As fans eagerly anticipate the game’s release on May 26, 2026, they will have waited nearly 13 years since the last installment in the series. Originally slated for a fall 2025 launch, the delay has pushed the release to 2026, but it may result in a more polished game upon arrival.
Despite the setback, the extended development time could help Rockstar resolve any remaining issues. However, much of the game is already finalized. A report from Fravilys, highlighted by ComicBook, claims that early story concepts by Dan Houser were ultimately discarded for a different narrative.
These ideas reportedly included three playable characters: a dishonest cop, the cop’s son, and a right-hand man to a Colombian drug lord. Other iterations involved a Vice City cop seeking revenge for her mother’s murder alongside a drug smuggler, while another version featured a police officer and an ex-soldier. While intriguing, these claims about previous storylines should be viewed skeptically.
Dan Houser left Rockstar in 2020, having contributed to significant projects like Red Dead Redemption 2. While he may have explored various narrative directions for GTA 6, the specifics remain uncertain. What is confirmed is that the final story will center on two main characters, Lucia and Jason, as they navigate the treacherous criminal landscape of Vice City.
Lucia is newly released from prison at the game’s outset, and Jason is connected to dangerous drug runners, with hints that he might have police ties. Fans can expect a narrative filled with unexpected developments, but will have to wait until next year to unravel the full story.