GTA 6 Fans Really Don't Like Jason's Voice

Just Like Arthur Morgan, GTA 6 Fans Really Aren't Sold On Jason Published Aug 29, 2026, 1:23 PM EDT George is the Lead News Editor for TheGamer, and has been working in the industry since 2021 after graduating from the University of South Wales with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. He has also previously written for RPG Site, WhatCulture, and PlayStation Lifestyle. George is an expert on platformers, action games, and fighters, but tends to play as many releases as possible. This hands-on experience lets him dive into gaming communities and follow the latest trends. Some of the games George has extensively covered first-hand include Dead Rising, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, Assassin's Creed Shadows, and Ninja Gaiden 4. Sign in to your TheGamer account Grand Theft Auto 6’s recent gameplay showcase gave us our best look yet at Jason, but it seems like a lot of fans really aren’t into him. You might remember all the way back when Red Dead Redemption 2 was announced, fans really weren’t happy with beloved protagonist John Marston being replaced with gruff, generic cowboy Arthur Morgan. Everyone was sure that Arthur would be a total downgrade from John and nowhere near as beloved as who many consider to be Rockstar’s best lead. Of course, as we all know, that’s not what ended up happening at all. Arthur’s charm, depth, and loyalty quickly cemented him as one of gaming’s all-time best protagonists, making all of the early complaints and worries seem more than a little silly. That lesson on judging a book by its cover clearly hasn’t been learned, as GTA 6’s Jason is now the one in the hot seat. GTA 6’s Jason Isn’t Getting The Same Love As Lucia, And His Voice Is A Big Reason Fans Think He Sounds Like “He Has Something Stuck In His Mouth” Earlier this week, Rockstar finally pulled back the curtain on GTA 6 with a massive extended look deep dive. Not only did this give us our first proper glimpse into how the game is going to play, but it also showed more of Jason and Lucia than we’d ever seen before. While Lucia has become an instant hit with fans, everyone has been a lot more critical of Mr Duval. Reactions to Jason have been a lot more mixed than I expected since the Extended Look debuted a few days ago, and they’re headlined by one common complaint - his voice. GTA fans are widely criticising Jason’s performance for lacking emotion compared to Lucia’s, and suggesting that it sounds like he’s mumbling or has something in his mouth. Others think that Jason is too “boring” and “laid back” for a GTA protagonist from what we’ve seen so far, since he doesn’t seem that bothered by what he’s getting into. As if this situation couldn’t be any more similar to the backlash Arthur got, this response is entirely based on what Rockstar has chosen to show us with pre-release footage. While I do understand where the complaints are coming from, Rockstar fans really should look back on how we all felt about Arthur before actually playing Red Dead Redemption 2. Even if you’re somehow already certain that Jason is going to be a letdown, have some faith in what Rockstar’s been cooking for well over a decade.