"Kate" redirects here.
For the female protagonist in the original Grand Theft Auto, see Katie.
For the girlfriend in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, see Katie Zhan.
Kate McReary (Irish: Cáit Mac Ruairí) is a main character and dateable girlfriend in Grand Theft Auto IV.
She is voiced by Mary Catherine Donnelly.
History[]
Background[]
Kate is the sister of Patrick, Francis, Gerald, and Derrick McReary, as well as the only daughter and the youngest child of Maureen and an unnamed father. She works at the community center in Dukes.
According to Packie, Kate witnessed several bloody fights between her brothers; seeing Gerry beating Francis was a traumatic childhood experience for her (she was in therapy for quite a while). Over time, she has apparently become accustomed to living close to violent crime, liking Niko despite her disapproval of his dangerous lifestyle. In contrast to all his sons, Mr. McReary had an excellent relationship with Kate and was pretty much never angry at her.
Events of Grand Theft Auto IV[]
Kate McReary is first introduced to Niko Bellic when he meets her through her brother Packie during the mission Harboring a Grudge. Niko visits the McReary family home, where he encounters Kate, who stands out due to her disapproval of the criminal activities surrounding her family. This meeting marks the beginning of Kate's involvement in Niko's life.
Throughout the game, Kate's role primarily revolves around her interactions with Niko outside the main storyline. After their introduction, Niko can take Kate out on dates, participating in various activities such as dining or attending shows. These dates allow the player to explore Kate's character further and develop a deeper connection between her and Niko. Her conversations provide insight into her perspective on life and Niko's choices, enriching the game's narrative.
Kate's most significant involvement comes during the game's final missions, where her fate is determined by the player's choices. These critical moments underscore the emotional weight of Niko's decisions and Kate's influence on his journey.
Endings[]
Kate's ultimate fate depends on Niko's decision to either do the deal or exact revenge.
If "Deal" is chosen, Kate is mad at Niko for making a deal with Dimitri when she told him not to, and doesn't attend the wedding as a result. After Niko kills Dimitri to avenge Roman (who was accidentally killed by Dimitri's hitman), Kate calls him, telling him that she heard of his cousin's death, and will be there for him. After few-in-game days Kate will call Niko and tell him that she is going away, she will say that she doesn't want to bring children in the world to be raised without a father and after a few in game hours she will send Niko an email.
If "Revenge" is chosen, Kate is happy that Niko decided to kill Dimitri rather than do the deal. She attends Roman's and Mallorie's wedding with Niko. During the wedding, Kate is accidentally killed by Jimmy Pegorino (who was aiming for Niko) and Niko takes revenge on Pegorino for Kate's death. Later, after Niko has killed Pegorino, Roman says that he and Mallorie are expecting a baby, and if it's a girl, she will be named after Kate.
Character[]
Appearance[]
Kate has three kinds of outfits:
In Harboring a Grudge, Waste Not Want Knots, and I Need Your Clothes, Your Boots, and Your Motorcycle, she wears a white sweater and a black shirt with denim jeans.
In Mr. and Mrs. Bellic, she wears a green sweatshirt and a multi-coloured shirt with black trousers.
In Undertaker and while dating, she wears a black sweatshirt with a black shirt (or somewhat dark green) and black trousers.
Dating Preferences[]
Kate is a bit more complicated to date than the other girlfriends. She prefers Niko to wear clothing from Modo. Her activities are also limited as well, seeing as how she does not like to go bowling, or see a show at either Perestroika or Split Sides. As stated before, no matter how many times the player tries the "try your luck" option at the end of a date, the player will never be invited inside because she only considers Niko to be a friend. Kate does not like fast food as she will respond with negative comments such as ''Fast food? Great, a heart attack!''
Kate's conversations with Niko, after getting her drunk, will eventually reveal that she knew that her father was molesting her brothers. She doesn't explicitly state that her father was a child molester but she does cry that she knew what he was doing to her brothers. One may deduce at first that she knew their father was beating the boys however, once Packie reveals that their father molested both him and Gerry one can conclude she knew her father was molesting her brothers, but kept quiet since her father did not molest her. She thinks her brothers' bad and illegal behaviors are a means to rebel against their father.
Unlike some other girlfriends, Kate does not have a special ability which can be unlocked. She sleeps from midnight until 8AM.
| Restaurants/Bars | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 69th Street Diner Drusilla's Steinway Beer Garden Comrades Bar Lucky Winkles Jerkov's Bar |
Pool Darts |
Claude's Outfit: Approve
Hospital Scrubs: Neutral Albanian Jacket: Dislike Balaclava: Dislike Happiness Sweater: Approve |
Mission Appearances[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- Harboring a Grudge
- Waste Not Want Knots
- I Need Your Clothes, Your Boots, and Your Motorcycle
- Undertaker
- Weekend at Florian's (Post-mission phone call)
- One Last Thing (Voice)
Deal Ending
- If the Price is Right (Post-mission phone call)
- A Revenger's Tragedy (Post-mission phone call)
Revenge Ending
- A Dish Served Cold (Post-mission phone call)
- Mr. & Mrs. Bellic (Killed)
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Kate's favorite radio station is The Vibe 98.8.
- The only time Kate will respond positively to clothing from Perseus is during the mission "Mr. & Mrs. Bellic" (Revenge).
- Like most characters in the game, Kate will don a unique helmet when riding alongside the protagonist on a motorbike. Her helmet is white, with swirls of light green on the sides, unlike the other girlfriends, who all wear a pink helmet with no visor.
- In the official guide for GTA IV, it states that Kate likes clothing from Russian Shop, but if the player wears anything from Russian shop while dating Kate, she will insult the outfit.
- Her email address is katemc@fruitcomputers.com.
- If wearing Hospital Scrubs, Kate will state her distaste for the shirt and pants but will like the shoes.
Bugs & Glitches[]
- If the player chooses the "Deal" ending and Niko has not been dating Kate before the mission, it creates a glitch where if Niko calls her, she'll never answer and a dial tone will play when she calls and says she has heard about Roman's death and says she will be there for Niko.
- If the "Revenge" ending is chosen, she may still contact the player to go on dates due to a glitch. She shows up as an unknown caller and cannot be called back.
References[]
- ↑ Mr. & Mrs. Bellic - Post mission radio news.