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Every New GTA 6 Detail Confirmed by Game Informer & Rockstar

Uncover 170+ animal species, six distinct regions, and confirmed side activities in Vice City.

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A man and a woman standing close together in a tropical landscape with a city skyline in the background, featuring palm trees and a sunset. The man has short hair and is wearing a tank top, while the woman has long, dark hair and is wearing a black top.
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By Alexandria LopezStaff Writer

  • Primary Subject: Grand Theft Auto VI
  • Key Update: Game Informer published a massive 14-page feature on GTA 6, detailing Leonida's six regions, over 170 animal species, enhanced NPC diversity, and confirmed side activities.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: September 29, 2026
  • Quick Answer: Game Informer's feature reveals GTA 6 will feature six major regions, 170+ animal species, detailed NPC variations, and confirmed activities like airboating and golf.

Game Informer released a 14-page spread about the most anticipated game of the decade, GTA 6.

The feature comes with plenty of new information about GTA 6 that has never been revealed before. From the weather system to the wildlife, GTA 6 is shaping up to be an even larger game than players initially thought.

Wondering about everything new revealed? Here's what you need to know.

Advanced Weather System

It has been revealed that GTA 6's weather system will be pretty ambitious. There will be more detailed wind effects and localized, persistent weather. This means that the game will feature a dynamic cloud system that produces everything from clear skies to storm clouds.

A seaplane flying over a coastal area with turbulent skies, lightning in the distance, and a vibrant blue water landscape dotted with islands and a city.
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Credit: Game Informer, Rockstar Games

Speaking of storms, GTA 6 will feature both hurricanes and tropical storms. This means heavy clouds, strong winds, a dense atmosphere, and plenty of rain. It hasn't been explained how frequently this would happen or if it will affect the story itself.

Leonida's Bountiful Wildlife

Leonida will reportedly be home to more than 170 animal species, including animals that have never appeared in a Rockstar game previously. This includes 60 types of birds, 30 land mammals, and various fish and reptiles.

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Credit: Game Informer, Rockstar Games

Rockstar has specifically stated that alligators, flamingos, manatees, and pelicans will be featured in GTA 6. We'll also be getting sharks, whales, stingrays, turtles, and jellyfish. These will each have their own unique animations rather than basic animations.

This doesn't end with just sea creatures. All animals will have their own visual details. For example, birds will feature different feather types. Fur will also react to their surroundings, which means if it rains, you might see a wild mammal with drenched fur.

GTA 6 Features Six Main Regions

It's long been touted that GTA 6 will feature the largest map the studio has ever made. Rockstar revealed to Game Informer that Leonida will be extremely dense, detailed, and interactive. All the buildings, alleys, and interiors got some major love.

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Credit: Game Informer, Rockstar Games

Leonida is split into six major regions: Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, and Mount Kalaga National Park. Each region has its own unique environment and activities.

Vice City is meant to mimic Miami with its beaches, busy streets, and Art Deco buildings. On the other hand, Grassrivers is meant to be Leonida's version of Florida's Everglades.

New Details on NPC Variety

As revealed before, Rockstar Games has created 6,000 unique animations for GTA 6's NPCs. The Game Informer feature provides more information, revealing just how detailed the NPCs are.

A man with a beard and tattoos is standing next to a woman in a dark outfit, both posed in a lively bar setting with neon lights and other people in the background.
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Credit: Game Informer, Rockstar Games

NPCs now vary in height, have different body types, and "specific differences in areas such as musculature, local weight gain in chests/busts, stomachs, and, yes, butts." Characters will also have different skin types and details such as freckles and moles.

Rockstar also ensured that everything is culturally accurate. They added that they paid a lot of attention to "culturally correct tattoo styles that fit Leonida’s diverse communities and regions. Hair and body grooming will also have better visual representation, featuring far more ethnic styles."

New Activities Confirmed

Game Informer gave fans a more detailed look at the side activities you can play in GTA 6. Some of these have been hinted at in trailers and the Netflix Extended Look, but now they've been explicitly confirmed. Some of these events include dates for Jason and Lucia.

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Credit: Game Informer, Rockstar Games

Here are all of the GTA 6 activities confirmed in the Game Informer piece:

  • Air boating
  • Base jumping
  • Billiards
  • Gyms
  • Jet skiing
  • Kayaking
  • Mini golf
  • Scuba diving
  • Street and off-road racing
  • Visiting zoos

GTA 6 officially comes out on November 19, 2026. Will you be exploring Leonida on launch day?

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