Grand Theft Auto VI isn’t just taking players back to Vice City-it’s expanding far beyond it. Set within the fictional state of Leonida, the game hosts a vast and diverse world that captures the essence of modern-day Florida with Rockstar’s signature flair. Expect sprawling urban skylines, sun-bleached beaches, rural farmlands, and hidden backroads teeming with life-and danger. Every region tells its own story, from the luxury high-rises buzzing with nightlife to quiet corners where chaos is never too far away. In this feature, we take a closer look at the regions and landmarks that define GTA 6’s bold new setting-and why Leonida might just be Rockstar’s most immersive playground yet.
VICE CITY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
The city pulses with the glitter, chaos, and ambition that define America. Every district has its own flavor — Ocean Beach dazzles with pastel-hued hotels and pristine white sands, Little Cuba buzzes with the energy of its vibrant panaderías, Tisha-Wocka overflows with the sights and sounds of a flea market stacked with knockoffs, and the Vice City Port stands as the global hub for cruise liners.
LEONIDA KEYS
Life in this sun-soaked archipelago may not be glamorous, but it moves at its own relaxed pace. Grab a drink, sink into a deck chair, and soak it all in — just remember, you’re perched on the edge of some of the most breathtaking yet treacherous waters in the entire country.
GRASSRIVERS
Beneath the murky waters of this ancient wilderness, danger lurks at every turn. The alligators may steal the spotlight, but hidden among the mangroves are far deadlier creatures — and stranger surprises — waiting for the unwary.
PORT GELLHORN
Faded motels, closed-down attractions, and deserted strip malls won’t lure visitors back, but a new kind of economy has taken root in this once-bustling getaway. It runs on cheap liquor, over-the-counter pills, and high-octane truck stop drinks. Hop on a dirt bike — and keep a tight grip on your cash.
AMBROSIA
At the core of Leonida, classic American industry and old-fashioned grit still hold sway — no matter the price. The Allied Crystal sugar plant keeps the town employed, while the local biker crew supplies nearly everything else that matters.
MOUNT KALAGA
Perched near the state’s northern edge, Mount Kalaga stands as a national treasure, boasting top-notch hunting, fishing, and rugged off-road trails. In the dense forests that stretch around it, reclusive hillfolk and wary survivalists carve out their lives, well beyond the reach of government scrutiny.
CONCLUSION
From neon-soaked boulevards to forgotten backroads, Leonida is a world built on contrasts — beauty and danger, decadence and decay, opportunity and ruin. Every region tells a story, shaped by the people who live, hustle, fight, and survive within it. Whether you’re wandering the crowded streets of Vice City, cutting across the untamed wetlands, or climbing the misty heights of Mount Kalaga, the state never stops reminding you that something bigger — and stranger — always lies just beyond the horizon. Grand Theft Auto VI turns this sprawling landscape into more than a backdrop; it’s a living, breathing character of its own. And as players carve their path through its sunburned beaches, lawless outskirts, and shadowed forests, Leonida promises one thing above all else: no matter where you go, there’s always another secret waiting to be uncovered.
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