Map size revealed

According to a new preview in Game Informer, Rockstar's head of development Aaron Garbut said Leonida, the fictional Florida setting of GTA 6, is the biggest map Rockstar has ever created 'by some degree,' describing it as twice as large as GTA 5 with more detail. The report was published by Video Games Chronicle on September 29, 2026.

Dynamic weather systems

The preview details a re-engineered weather system that makes conditions more localized and persistent. Owen Shepherd, vice president of art for lighting and rendering, said the world features 'new fully dynamic cloudscapes' that allow different areas to experience radically different weather simultaneously. Tropical storms and hurricanes are included, with severe storms causing water to pour from rooftops and lightning illuminating clouds. Rockstar has not yet revealed how frequently major weather events occur or their gameplay impact.

GTA 6 artwork featuring a character in a tropical setting
GTA 6 promotional image showing a tropical environment.

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