Rockstar Games
Rockstar Games has revealed how far its developers went to research real-life Florida for the upcoming GTA 6. Speaking to Game Informer, Rockstar’s senior vice president of narrative, Rupert Humphries, revealed that the developers visited several locations across Miami and South Florida while researching GTA 6. However, the last game featuring the location was 2006’s GTA: Vice City Stories. With GTA 6 set in the modern day, the studio needed to research how the region has changed over the past two decades. Rockstar’s research is reflected in GTA 6’s fictional state of Leonida, which features six distinct regions: Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga National Park. Strip clubs have also attracted attention following an unofficial GTA 6 gameplay leak. However, GTA 6 appears to be expanding on familiar gameplay features with its modern setting and more detailed environments. the full extent of these real-world influences will become clearer when GTA 6 launches and players can explore its world themselves While players have already seen glimpses of Leonida. Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news , check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule .
The game’s released screenshots and trailers have already showcased several locations and activities. However, Rockstar has not officially revealed this gameplay, and it remains unclear whether the studio will showcase these locations before launch.
“We go and try to experience everything… from riding around areas at night with ex-cops, to going to strip clubs and nightclubs, spending time on the beach, in the Everglades, down in the Keys, and beyond,” Humphries explained. The studio sent its team across Miami and South Florida, where they visited strip clubs, explored nightclubs and even rode through dangerous areas at night with former police officers. In a recent interview, Rockstar’s senior vice president of narrative, Rupert Humphries, explained how these real-world experiences helped the team recreate the region. The research aims to make the game’s fictional state of Leonida feel authentic and reflect modern-day Florida. The team experienced different aspects of local life, from nightlife and beaches to the natural landscapes of the region. These visits gave the developers first-hand experience of Florida’s culture, surroundings and nightlife. Players can explore beaches, visit nightclubs, go kayaking, participate in street and off-road races, and experience air boating. The game also features Florida-inspired environments, including the Everglades-like wetlands and coastal areas. The leaked footage reportedly showed a strip club and a nudist town, with explicit nudity involving both male and female characters. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines Strip clubs are not entirely new to the Grand Theft Auto series, as several previous games have included them. Rockstar’s extensive research highlights the studio’s efforts to build a believable version of modern Florida. From nighttime drives with former police officers to visits to entertainment venues and natural landmarks, the developers explored different aspects of the region. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
Rockstar has previously recreated Vice City, its fictional version of Miami, in earlier GTA titles.