Grand Theft Auto 6 has a chance to fix the franchise’s terrible record on LGBTQ+ representation

Rockstar’s release of the second trailer for GTA 6 on Tuesday (6 May) has sparked a renewed wave of excitement for the latest instalment in the hit gaming series – but will Grand Theft Auto‘s LGBTQ+ fans finally get the inclusion they deserve?

Set for release on May 26 2026, Grand Theft Auto 6 will arrive 13 years after 2013’s GTV V and will introduce a playable female protagonist – Lucia – for the first time since 1997’s original Grand Theft Auto.

The GTA series has become a staple within gaming culture, with its testosterone-fuelled violence tempered by shrewd and often witty cultural commentary, and while many will welcome the addition of a female playable character, many too will be hoping that the franchise has moved with the times hen it comes

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