Why can‘t I switch to Trevor?
As an iconic GTA protagonist, many fans eagerly anticipate wreaking chaos as Trevor Philips. So why can‘t you play as him from the start in GTA V? Rockstar intentionally designed it this way to serve the narrative and Trevor‘s eccentric character.
Gradual Introduction of Switching Mechanic
You first play as Franklin Clinton, completing his introductory missions and becoming acquainted with his repossession work. After around 2-3 hours, Michael De Santa becomes available for switching.
However, Trevor is notable in his absence – you have to play for 20-25% of GTA V‘s story, around 8-10 hours on average, before unlocking him.
Purposeful Narrative Decision
This delayed introduction builds up the mystery around Trevor‘s backstory with Michael, creatively reintroducing him later for dramatic effect. Rather than overwhelm players with three protagonists immediately, it allows you to focus on Franklin and Michael first.
According to prominent gaming pundit @CynicalSmirk:
"Smart opening – easing you into the multiple protagonists instead of bombarding you with all three."
— CynicalSmirk (@CynicalSmirk) November 24, 2013
Playing Time Before Unlocking Trevor
| Average Story Progress | Avg. Playtime* |
|---|---|
| 20-25% | 8-10 hours |
*According to HowLongToBeat.com
Pivotal Story Moment Reintroduces Trevor
A major multi-stage heist in Ludendorff serves as the gateway back into Trevor‘s life. This arc fills in his mysterious backstory with Michael, the first playable protagonist you meet.
I won‘t spoil the specifics, but Trevor ultimately takes center stage himself in a dramatic turn of events. Only by playing through this intense, climactic heist can you unlock him for switching between all three characters.
— Best of GTA V (@BestOfGTAV) November 17, 2021
Fans widely praise the well-executed, impactful reintroduction of playing as Trevor after a long wait.
Trevor‘s Special Ability
| Michael | Trevor |
|---|---|
| Bullet Time | Rampage |
Once unlocked, Trevor‘s wild temperament shines through via unique chaos-causing rampages.
Tips to Unlock Trevor Faster
For those eager to unleash mayhem as Trevor ASAP, focus main story missions as Franklin and Michael. Side content can wait!
Minimizing distractions is the fastest way to push through to the fateful Ludendorff heist.
Don‘t Worry, He‘s Worth the Wait!
The thrill of finally gaining control of GTA‘s most unpredictable protagonist makes the long road trip to Ludendorff worth it. Stick with the story and before you know it, Trevor will be switching in to liven things up!
What was your reaction to unlocking Trevor after a lengthy introduction? Let me know in the comments!
