How GTA 6 starts
GTA 6 follows a criminal couple. Lucia Caminos opens the story leaving a Leonida prison, and Jason Duval comes from a life around smugglers in the Keys. Rockstar has not shown the first playable mission, so the full opening walkthrough follows at launch.
What we know about the opening
From Rockstar's character bios, Lucia leaves a Leonida prison determined to make smarter moves, and Jason starts out working for a veteran smuggler in the Keys. Their partnership, framed in the spirit of Bonnie and Clyde, drives the story. How that translates into the first playable mission is not yet shown.
Get ready to play
New to GTA, or coming back for this one? The beginner guide covers launch readiness and newcomer tips, and the story overview and characters set the scene.
Frequently asked questions
What is the first mission in GTA 6?
Rockstar has not shown the first playable mission. No walkthrough exists before launch on November 19, 2026, and any circulating now is fake. We will publish the verified opening at launch.
How does the GTA 6 story start?
It follows a criminal couple. Lucia Caminos opens the story leaving a Leonida prison, and Jason Duval comes from a life around smugglers in the Keys.
Do you play as Lucia or Jason first?
Rockstar has not confirmed which lead you control first or how the early switching works. The bios establish both as the central duo.