GTA 6 weather details: hurricanes, tropical storms and dynamic wind reported

Grand Theft Auto VI will feature tropical storms and hurricanes, according to an exclusive Game Informer cover story published on September 29. The magazine says Rockstar shared new details about the game's weather systems as part of its coverage. These details come through press coverage rather than an official Rockstar announcement.

Dexerto reported a day earlier, on September 28, that GTA 6 will have an "advanced weather system," which the outlet framed as the end of years of speculation. Dexerto noted the feature could change the mood of the game's Florida-inspired setting when the sunshine gives way to darker skies. In a follow-up on September 29, the outlet listed hurricanes, tropical storms and dynamic wind among the revealed elements.

SVG described the weather system as revamped. It reported that major weather events are planned and could affect gameplay in some way, though the exact impact has not been spelled out.

Turtle Beach added more specific details on October 3. It described a re-engineered dynamic weather system with persistent puddles and localized hurricanes. The same report said the game will also include more than 170 animal species.

GameSpot weighed in on October 1, calling the weather system a big step up for the series.

Weather has been a staple of open-world Grand Theft Auto games, but storms tied to a Florida-style setting could give it a larger role. Players will want to see whether hurricanes are scripted story moments or random events, and how they affect driving, missions and the wider world. Until Rockstar shows the system in action through its own channels, these descriptions should be treated as previews based on press coverage.