GTA 6 Reportedly Features More Than 170 Animal Species Inspired by Florida Wildlife

Grand Theft Auto VI will include more than 170 animal species, according to an exclusive report from Game Informer published on September 29. The outlet says Rockstar Games is aiming to faithfully recreate both the native and invasive wildlife of Florida, the real-world state that inspires the game's fictional setting of Leonida.

Dexerto reported the same figure that day and added a few details of its own. According to the outlet, some of the creatures will be classed as "Legendary" animals, and players will be able to study the wildlife they encounter. Dexerto also says the new information covers activities in the game, though it frames the reveal as part of a wider batch of details.

On October 1, 80 Level also reported the more than 170 species and said the new details include dynamic weather. The outlet presents these features as part of Rockstar's effort to make Leonida feel as close to Florida as possible.

Polygon focused on what the wildlife could mean for gameplay. In a September 30 piece, the outlet suggested that GTA 6's animal systems might allow something Red Dead Redemption 2 never did. It did not present this as confirmed, so it is best read as analysis rather than a stated feature.

None of these reports comes from an official Rockstar Games or Take-Two channel, and the details have not been confirmed by Rockstar through its own announcements. Still, the coverage fits Rockstar's history. Red Dead Redemption 2 was widely praised for its wildlife and ecosystems, and a Florida-inspired map offers plenty of material, from wetlands to coastal areas.

For now, the reports suggest that Leonida's natural world will play a larger role than wildlife has in earlier GTA games. Players should watch for official Rockstar trailers or newswire posts to confirm the species count, the legendary animals and how studying wildlife will work in practice.