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Leonida, the Goodtime State

Leonida is the fictional state where GTA 6 takes place. What Rockstar says about “the Goodtime State,” its six regions, wildlife, weather and how to get around.

A lighthouse on a green cape by a turquoise sea
Illustrative photo: A lighthouse on a green cape by a turquoise sea. Photo: Judd Patterson, National Park Service · Public domain

Leonida is the fictional US state where GTA 6 is set. Rockstar calls it home to "the neon-soaked streets of Vice City and beyond" and pitches it as the darker side of America’s sunniest place.

Nickname
The Goodtime State
Regions
6 official destinations
Biggest city
Vice City
Reported model
Florida

What makes Leonida different

  • Reported wildlife of more than 170 species, from alligators to flamingos and manatees.
  • Reported dynamic wind with tropical storms and hurricanes.
  • Six regions that range from city nightlife to swamp and backwoods.

Sources

  1. GTA VI official site - Only in Leonida (people & places, accessed 2026-11-01)
  2. Take-Two IR: Rockstar Games Announces Grand Theft Auto VI, Coming 2025
  3. Take-Two IR: Rockstar Games Releases Trailer 2 for Grand Theft Auto VI
  4. Push Square: GTA 6 Fronts Next Game Informer Cover With New Info and Screenshots
  5. Dexerto: GTA 6 map locations in real life, from Miami Beach to the Florida Keys
  6. Insider Gaming: GTA 6 features over 170 different wildlife species
  7. Dexerto: GTA 6 will feature over 170 different animals including legendary ones
  8. VGC: GTA 6 map officially twice as large as GTA 5, features hurricanes and tropical storms
  9. Rockstar Newswire: Grand Theft Auto VI Collection Now at the Rockstar Store