Jason Duval
Jason Duval is the male co-protagonist of Grand Theft Auto VI. Growing up around grifters and crooks before serving a stint in the U.S. Army to try to shake off his troubled teenage years, Jason ended up in the Leonida Keys working for local coastal drug runners before meeting Lucia Caminos.
Background & Origins
Trained with tactical composure and skilled behind the wheel of getaway muscle cars and offshore boats, Jason initially ran errands and provided muscle for veteran Keys smuggler Brian Heder, living at one of Brian's coastal properties.
Story Role in Leonida
Jason serves as the wheelman and tactical anchor alongside Lucia. Whether kicking down the doors of Uncle Jack's Liquor in Port Gellhorn or evading Leonida Highway Patrol cruisers down Interstate 97, his bond with Lucia is tested by the criminal underworld of Leonida.
- ✓ Playable dual protagonist alongside Lucia Caminos.
- ✓ Featured prominently in Trailer 1 (1:04–1:18) and official Rockstar key art holding a tactical rifle/sidearm.
- ✓ Background includes a military stint followed by working in the Leonida Keys for Brian Heder.
- ✓ Close friends with conspiracy-minded associate Cal Hampton.
- ? Community theory: Jason's military background unlocks specialized tactical weapon handling and threat-perception mechanics.
- ? Debunked rumor: Early internet theories claiming Jason was an undercover federal officer have been contradicted by his official backstory as a Keys runner.
Known Character Relationships & Associates
Co-protagonist; bound by a mutual pact to survive and conquer Leonida.
Old-school Keys drug smuggler who lets Jason stay at his property in exchange for local muscle.
Jason's paranoid friend who monitors Coast Guard comms over beers.