GTA 6 粉丝嘲讽 BBC 称其游戏内恋爱关系等同于出轨

BBC Article Mocked For Likening Playing GTA 6 To Cheating On Your Partner

Jason and Lucia holding each other from GTA 6.

Published Oct 19, 2026, 8:38 AM EDT

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Jason and Lucia's relationship has been one of the biggest pre-launch Grand Theft Auto 6 talking points. What's their deal? How did they meet? Would they betray each other? Who's going to survive?

Millions will soon find out the fate of the Bonnie-and-Clyde-inspired couple as GTA 6 launches a month from today, but the BBC has asked a different question: Is engaging in Jason and Lucia's video game relationship the equivalent of cheating in real life? Naturally, gamers have not taken it well.

"Can You Cheat On Someone With A Video Game?", Asks The BBC.

jason and lucia standing in front of a fire in gta 6.

The BBC article has a little nuance. It says that because Jason and Lucia don't have to be in a romantic relationship, the decision to do so could be seen as cheating. After all, you're making them date, flirt, shop, and work out together. Their words, though, are accompanied by a poll suggesting most people think this is nonsense.

A YouGov survey of 4,114 adults found that four percent of men would say it's cheating, while seven percent of women would. A whopping 75 percent of men wouldn't consider it cheating (but 13 percent would be uncomfortable with it), and 70 percent of women felt the same (with 24 percent uncomfortable). 21 percent of men and 22 percent of women abstained from voting.

It's pretty clear, then, that the vast majority don't consider it cheating, but the BBC asked anyway, and gamers are united in their feelings and convictions.

The BBC website has received 289 comments in under 12 hours, more than many of its other articles, and social media is awash with mocking.

"I started to write my point of view and then decided not to bother other than to say this story is absolute drivel," said one BBC News commenter. Another added, "I'm honestly not sure which is more stupid. The fact there's people out there who think that you can cheat on your partner with a game character, or that the BBC have decided that's worthwhile news."

While those on the BBC's site directed their anger at the story, those on social media aired frustrations about their license fees. In the UK, households pay £180 a year ($240) to watch live TV on television or through streaming services. 96 percent of this goes to the BBC.

"Nice to see my TV license fee going to some serious reporting," said Lee Marks. "Somebody got paid to write this btw, great use of that TV license money," added Luke.

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Released: November 19, 2026
ESRB: Rating Pending - Likely Mature 17+
Developer(s): Rockstar Games
Publisher(s): Rockstar Games

Engine: Rockstar Advanced Game Engine (RAGE)
Genre(s): Action, Adventure