GTA 6 Lucia: Not *Really* the First? Grand Theft Auto's Surprising History with Female Leads

With the highly anticipated release of GTA 6, all eyes are on Lucia, one half of the dynamic criminal duo. Excitement is brewing over the prospect of a female lead, and it looks like that is about to change. But is Lucia *truly* breaking new ground? Lucia is technically not the first female protagonist in GTA history. This 'correction' has been wheeled out time and time again ever since the first leaks emerged, and

Before Lucia: Remembering the Original Grand Theft Auto

I know this may seem nitpicky, but it's important to acknowledge that there were earlier female protagonists for. Yes, even in the top-down mayhem of the original Grand Theft Auto from 1997, you could choose to play as a female character.

GTA 1's Forgotten Heroines: 4 Female Playable Characters

There were playable female characters even in the first Grand Theft Auto game. In fact, there weren't just *one* or *two*. Players had access to a selection of eight playable characters, including *four* women. While their stories weren't fleshed out like Lucia's promises to be, they were undeniably present.

Lucia's Significance: Breaking New Ground Nonetheless

In all the iterations of GTA, the franchise has never had a female lead. Revealed as a part of a duo, Lucia is a noted criminal, as. While GTA 1 offered female player characters, GTA 6 marks a significant step forward with a fully realized, story-driven female protagonist. So, while the history books need a slight asterisk, Lucia's arrival represents a groundbreaking evolution for the franchise. The depth and complexity of her character promise a GTA experience unlike anything we've seen before.