Grand Theft Auto 6 Introduces the Raul-est Character in the Game

Some Grand Theft Auto 6 fans have become convinced that Raul Bautista is the game’s secret third protagonist. Although the character has only appeared in a few official screenshots, the role remains a complete mystery. As the gaming community awaits the game’s arrival, they continue to analyze every piece of available material for clues, often leading to theories built on very little evidence. That said, is it really possible that Rockstar Games is hiding a major character detail like this?

Grand Theft Auto 6‘s Trinity Theory

These fan theories may sound far-fetched to fans’ ears, but they showcase the incredible passion surrounding the upcoming title. Furthermore, a Redditor offered an interesting theory, proposing that Raul Bautista will become a playable character in GTA 6. While all official marketing points toward Jason and Lucia being the dual protagonists, the uncertainty around Bautista continues to intrigue many fans.

In fact, some players have noted that his clothing is completely different in each screenshot. These changes have led to speculation that this could be the result of in-game customization for a playable character. Still, could these wardrobe changes be a subtle hint from the developers? Among GTA 6 supporters, the idea that one or both of the main protagonists might die during the game’s story, which seems to have a Bonnie and Clyde narrative focus, remains the leading theory.

If true, Bautista would then become playable in an epilogue sequence, following the potential death of one of these characters. For Rockstar, this switching of protagonists isn’t a new concept to be explored, as Red Dead Redemption 2 famously had players take over as John Marston after Arthur Morgan’s story concluded. Even though it’s unlikely that the company is hiding a third protagonist for GTA 6, its history of ambitious storytelling choices doesn’t mean this change won’t happen at all.

Fan Speculation Reaches a Fever Pitch

Sadly, GTA 6 still has nine months to go before it officially launches on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, so while the wait feels long now, it’s likely to pass quickly. Rockstar has claimed that the game will be the biggest video game launch in history, a statement that seems entirely plausible given the massive twelve-year anticipation. As the marketing campaign ramps up, more details about Raul Bautista will be known, putting these fan theories to rest.