The GTA 6 Criminal Profile is a new system that judges how Jason and Lucia commit their crimes, from Professional at one end to Irredeemable at the other. It was first described in previews in September and detailed further in Edge magazine’s October cover story. Rockstar says it can change how the story plays out, but has not said exactly how. Here is everything reported so far, where previews disagree, and what it could mean for the way you play.
Key facts
- Edge reports the scale runs from Professional to Irredeemable, shown with angel and devil icons.
- It rewards clean, controlled crime, such as knocking someone out instead of killing them.
- Rockstar told Edge the profile affects the story, without giving specifics.
- Jason and Lucia each have their own profile, according to September previews.
- Previews say the icon can crack and shatter, which locks it for the rest of that playthrough.
What is the GTA 6 Criminal Profile?
It is a running judgment of your behavior as a criminal. According to Edge, as summarized by GTAVice and other outlets, the system looks at how you handle situations rather than simply how many crimes you commit. Incapacitating an enemy or intimidating someone pushes you toward a Professional profile, while shooting first or killing at random pushes you toward the violent end.
Rob Nelson of Rockstar North framed it as a matter of play style rather than morality, telling Edge, as reported by GamesRadar: “There isn’t a right or wrong way to play this game.” He added that behaving consistently can change how the world reacts and how the story unfolds.
The Criminal Profile levels
Previews describe the levels differently, so here is what each source reported:
| Source | Levels described |
|---|---|
| September previews (TGG, TroisCouleurs), via Vice | Professional, Aggressive, Violent and Psycho, plus a state beyond Psycho where the icon cracks and shatters |
| Edge, October 29 | A scale from Professional to Irredeemable, with angel and devil icons |
The two descriptions may simply use different words for the same extremes: Irredeemable could be the shattered state beyond Psycho. Rockstar has not published the official list, so the exact number of levels is still unconfirmed.
Can your Criminal Profile shatter?
According to the September previews, yes. If you keep pushing into the most violent behavior, the profile icon cracks and eventually shatters. GamingBolt reported that in that state your actions stop being graded, and previews described it as irreversible for that playthrough.
That is a big difference from systems that let you slowly repair your reputation. If you want to keep your options open, avoid random killing early in the game. The name “shattered” comes from previews and fans, not from an official Rockstar term.
Jason and Lucia have separate profiles
Previews report that each protagonist has their own Criminal Profile. One can be Professional while the other is far more violent, depending on how you play each character. Since you can switch between Jason and Lucia during missions, that gives you two separate reputations to manage.
It also sits alongside the relationship system, which measures how close the two are on a four-point scale, according to Edge. Our relationship system explainer covers how that works, and the GTA 6 characters page profiles both leads.
How the GTA 6 Criminal Profile works with police heat
The Criminal Profile is separate from the wanted system, but the two are linked by how you commit crimes. Edge described a new heat system that tracks what the police know about you: your appearance, your clothes, CCTV footage, the weapons you used and whether one or two suspects were involved. Quiet, controlled crimes leave fewer clues and fit a Professional profile. Our GTA 6 police system page has more on the wanted mechanics.
Robberies are where this will matter most. You can approach many of them quietly or loudly, together or separately, as covered in our robbery and heist system guide.
Is the GTA 6 Criminal Profile a morality system?
Outlets disagree. DualShockers compared it to the honor system in Red Dead Redemption 2, while Vice reported that Rockstar told previewers it is not a morality meter. The difference may be in the framing: the GTA 6 Criminal Profile judges what kind of criminal you are, not whether you are a good person.
Previews also reported that its on-screen notifications can be switched off, for players who prefer not to see it.
What is still unconfirmed
- Which missions, dialogue or endings change depending on your profile.
- Whether shops, contacts or other characters react differently.
- The exact thresholds between levels, and whether you can recover before the profile shatters.
- Whether the profile is tied to trophies or achievements.
Rockstar’s story setup, the jobs shown so far and how choices work are collected in our GTA 6 missions hub.
FAQ
What is the Criminal Profile in GTA 6?
A system that judges how Jason and Lucia commit crimes, on a scale reported by Edge as running from Professional to Irredeemable.
Does the Criminal Profile affect the story?
Rockstar told Edge that it does, but it has not said which parts of the story change.
Can you reset your Criminal Profile in GTA 6?
Not confirmed. Previews said that once the icon shatters, it stays that way for the rest of the playthrough.
Do Jason and Lucia share a Criminal Profile?
No. Previews report that each character has their own profile.
Is the Criminal Profile a morality system?
Outlets disagree. Rockstar’s Rob Nelson said there is no right or wrong way to play, and Vice reported that Rockstar does not call it a morality meter.
