You can switch characters in GTA 6 between its two leads, Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos. The swap is instant when they are together and takes a few seconds when they are apart.
Key Facts
- Playable characters: Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos
- Together: switching is instant
- Apart: switching takes a few seconds, with a camera transition
- Exact controls: added from launch day
How switching works
Rockstar showed switching in the August 2026 Netflix Extended Look. When the pair are side by side, you jump from one to the other straight away.
When they are in different places, the camera pulls away and moves to the other character, which takes a few seconds. This is similar to the three-character switch in GTA V.
How it compares with GTA V
In GTA V, you held down on the d-pad to open a character wheel and picked Michael, Franklin or Trevor. However, the new game has two leads instead of three, and Rockstar has not shown the controls yet.
How to switch characters in GTA 6: controls at launch
From November 19, we will add the exact button presses for PS5 and Xbox, when switching is locked during missions, and tips for using both leads in a fight.
Pro Tip
Get to know both leads first: read the Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos profiles, or the full character guide.
FAQ
Can you play as other characters?
Rockstar has only confirmed Jason and Lucia as playable characters.
Do Jason and Lucia share weapons and money?
Rockstar has not said. We will check from launch day and add the answer here.
Can you switch at any time?
Rockstar has not said whether switching is ever locked. In GTA V, some missions limited it, so we will note any limits here.
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