Grand Theft Auto 6’s latest preview puts Leonida’s open world in the spotlight, with details covering everything from tropical storms to wildlife and the people filling its streets. The reported additions include a map roughly twice the size of GTA V’s, more than 170 animal species, and plenty of activities beyond the main story.
The information comes from a report by Game Informer. Coverage of the preview also highlights Rockstar’s focus on building a larger, more detailed world for players to explore.
In brief:
- GTA 6’s map is described as roughly twice the size of GTA V’s, with considerable attention given to interiors and environmental detail.
- The weather system reportedly includes tropical storms, hurricanes, and more localized, persistent conditions.
- Leonida features over 170 animal species, including more than 60 bird types and around 30 land mammals.
- Activities include gym workouts, billiards, kayaking, racing, zoo visits, and base jumping.
GTA 6 Map Size Is Roughly Twice That of GTA V
According to the preview, Leonida is roughly twice the size of GTA V’s map, giving players a much larger setting to explore, although the comparison does not provide an exact measurement in square kilometres.
Rockstar’s attention also extends to rooftops, alleys, and building interiors. The studio describes reaching a “critical mass” with its interiors, suggesting indoor spaces are a significant part of its approach to building the world.
An exact interior count has not been supplied, so players should avoid interpreting that as a promise that every building will be accessible.
GTA 6 Weather System Includes Tropical Storms and Hurricanes
Leonida’s weather is set to be a major part of its atmosphere. The shared preview summary describes advanced weather systems featuring tropical storms and hurricanes, with conditions reworked to be more localized and persistent.
Dynamic cloudscapes will feature multiple cloud varieties moving across the map, emphasising that Rockstar wants players to get a stronger sense of weather developing and travelling across a large region.
The gameplay implications remain unclear. Rockstar is keeping quiet about how these systems affect missions and the story, so features such as hurricane damage, flooding, or disrupted activities should not be treated as confirmed.
GTA 6 Animals: Over 170 Species and the Wildlife Named So Far
The preview reports more than 170 animal species across Leonida. The shared breakdown includes over 60 bird types, around 30 land mammals, and a range of fish and reptiles.
The wildlife specifically named includes:
- Manatees
- Flamingos
- Pelicans
- Multiple shark species
- Whales
- Rays
- Turtles
- Jellyfish
This is not a complete list of all 170-plus species. These are the animals and broader animal groups highlighted in the summary, which does not name every individual shark, whale, or turtle species.
Animal rendering is also receiving considerable attention. Reported features include iridescence, bioluminescence, translucency, and different feather types. New hair and fur systems support coat variations, wet fur, clumping, and matting caused by dirt.
Those details could make wildlife encounters visually distinctive, particularly when animals move between different environments or get wet.
GTA 6 NPCs Feature More Detailed Bodies, Skin and Hair
Rockstar is also expanding the variety of people players will encounter. The summary describes differences in NPC height, body shape, musculature, and how body fat is distributed.
Smaller details include freckles, moles, tans, culturally accurate tattoo styles, hairstyles, and body grooming. Together, these features could help make busy streets and crowds feel more varied.
The focus extends beyond clothing, with more of each character’s appearance contributing to the diversity of Leonida’s population.
GTA 6 Activities Include Gyms, Kayaking and Zoo Visits
The reported activity list gives players plenty of reasons to step away from missions:
- Billiards and gym workouts
- Kayaking, air boating, and jet skiing
- Street racing and off-road racing
- Zoo visits
- Base jumping
The preview summary does not explain the depth or progression systems behind these activities. As of writing, the preview offers a clearer picture of the range of things players can do while exploring Leonida.
