Facts & rumors

The original Famitsu interview names tools: basic implements for older cars and a key cloner for newer or high-security vehicles. A key cloner copies electronic key data. Nelson says access to these tools develops as the game progresses.

After a vehicle sale, the same Pay & Spray location reportedly cannot accept another car for a while. The interview says a different location can be used instead, without specifying a cooldown duration.

Famitsu reports that switching between Jason and Lucia is not always unrestricted. Story or mission context can fix the playable character, while other sections permit free switching or deliberately change perspective.

Nelson describes Criminal Profile as assessing how crimes are committed, rather than a simple good-versus-evil scale. More violent conduct can bring more aggressive responses. Red Dead Redemption 2’s shop-discount rules are not simply transferred.

During carjacking, drivers are not limited to fleeing. Nelson says they may comply with a demand to leave the car, resist or be armed themselves. This does not prescribe the response of every individual NPC.

Pay & Spray is reported to repair cars, provide basic repainting and register stolen cars as personal vehicles. Nelson distinguishes elaborate paintwork at tuning shops from these services, and registration from temporarily using a stolen car.

Jason and Lucia cooperate in many situations. Rob Nelson tells Famitsu that maintaining their romance is optional: they can continue the story as accomplices.

The interview says their closeness affects interactions such as holding hands and kissing, and a weakened relationship can be rebuilt. It does not establish a number of different endings.

Around shared hideouts, the protagonist not currently controlled follows their own activities. Nelson describes this for Jason and Lucia, rather than establishing complete routines for every resident.

The interview separates carried cash from a bank balance. Death and arrest can cause carried cash to be lost. The source does not specify cash or bank-account limits.

Famitsu describes alarms and trackers complicating certain thefts. A tracker reports a stolen car’s position and can lead police to it. Later contacts can help remove these devices. The source gives no exact delay or universal rule for every vehicle.

Personal vehicles occupy limited storage. Additional garages can reportedly be bought to hold more cars. A stolen, unregistered vehicle does not automatically become a permanently owned vehicle.