Can you play as a cop in GTA 6? The evidence that suggests a third playable character

The Grand Theft Auto series has always let players live out criminal fantasies, but what if GTA 6 flips the script? A shocking detail in Trailer 2 hints that, for the first time, we might play as a cop—or even control a third, mystery character outside of Jason and Lucia. Here's what fans (and we) think.
A New Face with Too Much Screen Time
In Trailer 2, a serious-looking cop appears in several different scenes—none of which feature either of the confirmed protagonists, Lucia or Jason. That alone has fans raising eyebrows. Rockstar never gives screen time to non-playable characters in cutscenes unless they’re crucial to the plot. And certainly not multiple times. The camera shakes like bodycam footage, and we hear an officer say:

• “Us cops, we got to protect each other.”

This line sounds like internal police drama—possibly hinting at corruption or a deeper storyline. In past GTA games, cops were either enemies or background NPCs. This suggests active involvement.
So who is this mystery officer? Why is he shown repeatedly, busting doors and chasing chaos solo? Rockstar knows how to tell a story with subtle clues, and this cop’s prominence isn’t accidental.
The First-Person Cop POV from Trailer 1 Is Convincing

Rewind to Trailer 1. There’s a blink-and-you-miss-it shot from what looks like a police body cam, shown from a first-person angle. At the time, people speculated this might hint that Jason is an undercover cop or ex-officer. But now that Trailer 2 gives us more of Jason’s backstory, that theory feels off.

So... what if it wasn’t Jason at all? What if that first-person shot was from this unnamed officer? If true, Rockstar may be teasing an entirely new gameplay perspective—one where you enforce the law, not just break it.
Why It’s Still Unconfirmed (and Might Stay That Way)There’s still no official confirmation of a third playable character. Rockstar could be using the cop as a narrative anchor, a recurring antagonist, or even a way to show the chaos from the other side. It's also possible the scenes are mission-specific, and not linked to a playable role at all.

Final Verdict: Maybe. And That’s Exciting.There’s just enough to make the cop-playable theory plausible, and just enough doubt to keep us on edge. Whether he’s a surprise protagonist or a constant thorn in Jason and Lucia’s side, one thing’s clear: Rockstar wants us to notice him. And in the world of GTA, attention equals importance.

Note: This article is just speculation based on rumours and analysis. Everything in this article should be taken with a grain of salt!