Inside Grand Theft Auto VI and Its Real-World Florida Inspirations

Set to arrive on November 19, 2026, Grand Theft Auto VI is developed by Rockstar Games and is expected to be a massive commercial success, with pre-sale estimates already reaching $476 million. The game is set in the fictional state of Leonida and features Vice City, returning to the location last seen in the 2002 release Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. The Grand Theft Auto series has a history of recreating shadow versions of real-world US locations, which often inspire fans to travel to destinations like New York, Los Angeles, and international cities featured in other popular video game franchises.