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The Leonida Keys is one of the most-shown districts of GTA 6's Leonida state — a chain of small island communities running south of the mainland, mirroring the real-world Florida Keys. Both trailers feature the Keys prominently, with multiple aerial passes and the implication that boating mechanics will be central to gameplay here in a way no previous GTA has attempted.
Below: what the Keys is, what's confirmed about it, and what to expect.
The Leonida Keys is modelled on the real Florida Keys — the chain of islands extending south from the southern tip of the state. Geographically it's:
The trailers consistently show the Keys at dawn and dusk — Rockstar's marketing focus on the iconic golden-hour Florida lighting.
From Trailer 1, Trailer 2, and the official Newswire posts:
The named marina business in the Keys. Brian Heder is one of the named GTA 6 characters (his press-kit screenshots are part of the official Newswire library), and his Boat Works & Marina is a confirmed location.
Implications:
Both trailers show multiple distinct boats — from small skiffs to luxury yachts. The implication is a deeper boat catalog than any previous GTA. Expect:
The 2022 leak referenced fishing mechanics specifically — likely playable in the Keys with rod-and-reel mechanics.
The Keys and Vice Beach (the urban beach district of Vice City) are distinct districts. Players will likely:
Specific Florida Keys real-world references:
The Keys are confirmed to have:
Both trailers have shown storm-cell formations that suggest dynamic weather, and leaks have referenced hurricane events that flood low-lying Leonida districts. The Keys are the most-vulnerable to hurricane content given their geography.
If hurricanes are dynamic, the Keys will see periodic flooding events that change traversal options and create gameplay opportunities unique to the district.
The Leonida Keys gives GTA 6:
For the broader Leonida map, see The Leonida Map: Every District We Can Identify. For the comparison to 1986 Vice City, see GTA 6 Vice City vs the 1986 Original.
