Game Informer’s GTA VI cover story, as summarized by VICE on September 29, 2026, describes a larger Leonida map, localized tropical weather, more than 170 animal species and a broad set of activities. These are reported details—not a firsthand gameplay review—and several questions, including how often storms occur and whether they affect missions, remain unanswered.
How big is the GTA 6 map, and what regions are in Leonida?
Rockstar describes Leonida as its largest map to date, roughly twice the size of GTA V’s map, with denser and more detailed spaces. The comparison is approximate: the VICE roundup does not provide measured area or explain how the maps were compared. VICE’s September 29, 2026 roundup names six regions:
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- Vice City
- The Leonida Keys
- Grassrivers
- Port Gellhorn
- Ambrosia
- Mount Kalaga National Park
Will GTA 6 have hurricanes and tropical storms?
Yes. The reported weather features include hurricanes and tropical storms, alongside localized, persistent conditions. The roundup also describes dynamic clouds, wind effects, heavy rain, strong winds, thunder and lightning. It does not establish how frequently storms strike or whether they change missions, so neither point should be treated as confirmed.
How many animals are in GTA 6?
Rockstar reportedly cites more than 170 animal species, including over 60 types of birds and more than 30 land mammals, as relayed by VICE. These are reported counts, not independently audited totals. Named wildlife includes manatees, flamingos, pelicans, alligators, sharks, whales, rays, turtles and jellyfish.
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The report also describes differentiated animal movement and fur that can become wet, dirty, matted or clumped. These details suggest environmental variation in how wildlife is presented, but the account does not provide independent gameplay testing.
What activities can you do in GTA 6?
The roundup lists these activities:
- Base jumping
- Billiards
- Going to gyms
- Kayaking
- Mini golf
- Scuba diving
- Street and off-road racing
- Visiting zoos
- Air boating
- Jet skiing
Hiking is mentioned more tentatively: the account suggests it may be a date activity for Jason and Lucia, rather than presenting it as a firmly confirmed feature.
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What these revealed features establish—and what they do not
The report points to four broad parts of GTA VI’s design: a large, region-divided setting; tropical weather; varied wildlife; and recreational activities. Its claims are paraphrased from Rockstar and Game Informer in VICE’s roundup, not direct quotations from a named Rockstar representative. The information is a report of disclosed features ahead of release, not a reviewer’s hands-on assessment.
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