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GTA 6: How the Criminal Profile Works

Master the new morality mechanics in Vice City! Here is how Criminal Profile works.

A muscular man in a denim jacket is holding a weapon while approaching a car, with a blurred figure of a woman running away in the background and a supermarket illuminated in the distance.
A muscular man in a denim jacket is holding a weapon while approaching a car, with a blurred figure of a woman running away in the background and a supermarket illuminated in the distance.
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By Alexandria LopezStaff Writer

  • Primary Subject: Grand Theft Auto VI
  • Key Update: Edge and GamesRadar revealed Grand Theft Auto VI's new "Criminal Profile" system, tracking player actions on a "Professional to Irredeemable" scale that shapes story outcomes and police heat.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: October 29, 2026
  • Quick Answer: GTA 6's Criminal Profile system tracks Jason and Lucia's behavior from Professional to Irredeemable, influencing narrative progression and dynamic police heat investigations.

On October 29, Edge and Games Radar released an exclusive report on GTA 6 with all-new information.

With the game coming out in three weeks, anticipation is at an all-time high. As we patiently wait for November 19 to come, Edge has released some new information on GTA 6. From the NPCs to the relationship between Jason and Lucia, it seems there are plenty of things for us to look forward to.

And one of those things is the Criminal Profile. Here's everything we know about it.

Everything We Know About GTA 6's Criminal Profile

In GTA 6, we will be introduced to a system called the Criminal Profile. According to a report from Edge and Games Radar, this system tracks Jason and Lucia's behavior on a scale from Professional to Irredeemable. These are represented by angel and devil icons, respectively.

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You are capable of committing varying levels of illegal activity. For example, you might choose to incapacitate an enemy rather than outright killing them. If you choose to shoot first rather than ask questions, you will develop a violent profile.

Rockstar has noted that your Criminal Profile will influence how Jason and Lucia's story unfolds. While playing, you can choose what kind of criminal you are; however, you won't be able to choose whether or not you are a criminal.

Unlike previous games, GTA 6 deliberately makes criminality feel precarious. It's much harder to get away scot-free from a crime. Now, you need to sulk through back alleys, abandon vehicles, and stay away from helicopters searching for you. GTA 6 features a heat system that tracks the information police have gathered, such as your physical description, your partner, your outfits, and more. The goal is to make yourself less recognizable after committing a crime to avoid arrest.

In GTA 6, every choice matters, and even the simplest of crimes opens you up to a whirlwind of possibilities.

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