Character switching between Jason and Lucia is a core mechanic in GTA VI. After the prologue, swaps are usually player-initiated via the character wheel, with a few story beats locking you to one perspective.
When you can swap
- Open world — anytime outside restricted missions.
- Missions — only when designers expose the dual-path icon.
- Police chases — mid-escape swaps possible if both are “available” in the narrative sense.
Tips
Use swaps to flank interiors, trigger divergent dialogue, or reset police cones of vision when cooldown allows. Pair with wanted level guide for advanced routing.