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Cal Hampton
“What if everything on the internet was true?”
Rockstar's official site describes Cal Hampton as Jason Duval's friend and a fellow associate of Brian Heder's. It says he feels safest at home, snooping on Coast Guard comms with a few beers and some private browser tabs open. Cal is at the low tide of America and happy there, while his friend Jason has bigger plans.
01 / Official bio
Who is Cal Hampton
Cal is Jason's friend and a fellow associate of Brian's.
He feels safest hanging at home, snooping on Coast Guard comms with a few beers and some private browser tabs open.
Cal is at the low tide of America and happy there. Casual paranoia loves company, but his friend Jason has bigger plans.
“There are way too many birds flying around in perfect formation.”
“The psychopaths are in charge. Get used to it.”
02 / Official footage
Cal Hampton in screenshots
03 / Connections
Who they are tied to
Still open
What we don't know
- Cal's role in the story and whether he is playable or only appears in missions: Rockstar's panel does not say.
Questions & answers
Cal Hampton questions
Who is Cal Hampton in GTA 6?
Rockstar's official site describes Cal Hampton as Jason's friend and a fellow associate of Brian Heder's.
What is Cal Hampton like?
Rockstar says Cal feels safest at home, snooping on Coast Guard comms with a few beers and some private browser tabs open, and that he is at the low tide of America and happy there.
How is Cal Hampton connected to Jason Duval?
Rockstar calls Cal Jason's friend and says that, while Cal is happy where he is, Jason has bigger plans.
Is Cal Hampton playable in GTA 6?
Rockstar's panel does not say whether Cal is playable or only appears in missions.
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