The briefing
Haines exploits his position in the FIB to force the protagonists into covert operations against rival agencies. His television persona and concern for his own career contrast with the violence of the jobs he demands. He is a central antagonist in the federal strand of the campaign.
Steve Haines is listed as fib agent; tv show host and is associated with Los Santos.
Robert Bogue performs Steve Haines. Other names used for the character: Steve; Steve-O.
Story connections
Steve Haines’s introduction connects the character with Dave Norton, Michael, Franklin, Trevor, Andreas Sanchez, Devin Weston. Those relationships help place this profile within the wider cast.
Appearances
Listed edition: GTA V Story Mode. Story Mode and GTA Online take place at different points in the HD timeline, so shared characters can have different roles in each.
Sources & further reading
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