Confirmed: GTA 6 was the cover of Game Informer's issue released September 29, 2026. The 14-page story includes interviews with Rockstar and a dozen new official screenshots. Jason and Lucia are on the cover.
Unlike the Extended Look, which focused on gameplay systems, this story was about the world itself: how Leonida's weather works, what lives there, and how Rockstar researched Miami and South Florida.
What it revealed
- Weather: Rockstar built its weather system around Florida's less predictable side, including tropical storms and severe weather, not just a permanently sunny map.
- Wildlife: lots of animals across land, air and sea in Leonida, reportedly including some species that aren't native to Florida, the way invasive species are a real part of the state.
- Research: Rockstar talked about how much research went into making Leonida culturally and visually accurate to modern South Florida.
Read carefully: some details are paraphrased by press covering the magazine. We've only listed what was consistently reported. Specific mechanics like hurricanes damaging the map haven't been confirmed by Rockstar in its own announcements.
For the regions this weather and wildlife cover, see our map of Leonida.
Quick FAQ
When was the GTA 6 Game Informer issue released?
September 29, 2026.
Does GTA 6 have dynamic weather?
Yes. Rockstar told Game Informer the weather system is built around Florida's extremes, including tropical storms and severe weather.
Are there animals in GTA 6?
Yes. Leonida has a large variety of wildlife across land, air and sea. You can also pet dogs, as shown in the Extended Look.
