Re-Engineered Weather and Hurricanes
Rockstar confirmed hurricanes will appear in GTA 6 with heavy clouds, strong winds, dense atmospherics, rain, thunder, and lightning. The studio rebuilt its weather system to support localized, persistent, and dynamic conditions that allow players to see different weather in distant areas. Rainbows and puddles will also appear, with wind affecting water, hair, and debris.
Larger and Denser Map Across Six Regions
GTA 6's map is described as twice the size of GTA 5's with emphasis on density and hand-crafted interiors. The setting of Leonida includes Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, and Mount Kalaga National Park. Rockstar plans to use the story to guide players through contrasting affluent and poorer areas while introducing region-specific factions such as a biker gang in rural Ambrosia.
Wildlife, Side Activities, and Ride-Share Travel
Players can encounter 170 animal species including over 60 birds and 30 land mammals, with distinct behaviors for aquatic life such as sharks and jellyfish during scuba diving. Side activities include base jumping, billiards, gyms, kayaking, mini golf, street and off-road racing, zoos, and air boating. Fast travel uses ride-share cars that may include other passengers for conversations, with an option to use Snapmatic instead, though players cannot post on social media themselves.