# ‘Is It Four Characters Now?’ — Rockstar Briefly Thought About Doubling the Number of GTA 6 Protagonists

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-09-03 02:29 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 1 · Current Velocity: 0.25

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| eGamers.io | Rockstar Confirms GTA 6 Will Lock Character Switching During Key Story Missions | 2026-08-27 19:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxQNzVoS3JiYTFJTzhoV2dMc1g4ZWxXdWJkM2diNlZFU0M1cDNtaTVSdFIxSVdWTWwzSDZfak9ucnZMX2t3d2JYLXRKTmFraEZlQ2d0TU5JM0owT2dGQ3QtUXVwcE1iTUZydkRtUTlqc2NPVHllN3hRR2ZIR3Z1R1ZWVWRTLXlhREFyUUphN2p5UUwwYktFVGcwNmNuMzFlUzhJ?oc=5) |

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