As anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6 hits fever pitch, Rockstar has thrown some more fuel on the fire by releasing a bunch of new details about GTA 6 in the latest edition of the Game Informer magazine.
The latest edition of the long-time running gaming-focussed magazine contains some quite big confirmations from the developer, such as GTA 6 featuring more than 170 animal species across its land, skies, and waterways. By comparison, Rockstar wrote in 2018 that Red Dead Redemption 2 is home to around 200 species of animals. Keeping to the animals, GTA 6's animal kingdom will be home to flamingos, manatees, pelicans, and alligators, alongside invasive species such as green iguanas, cane toads, and rhesus macaque monkeys. Rockstar is improving fur, feathers, and other animal surfaces, building on its work with Red Dead Redemption.
Players will be able to track certain animals classified as Rare, Discoverable, and Legendary, although Rockstar is keeping their identities under wraps. Separate from wildlife, the magazine revealed players will be able to participate in activities such as kayaking, mini golf, billiards, scuba diving, base jumping, jet skiing, and street and off-road racing. Some of these were showcased in the Extended Look and official trailers. Furthermore, Gyms and zoos also appear in IGN's roundup, giving players more destinations to explore between missions.
Rockstar has confirmed tropical storms and hurricanes, alongside localized rain that can be seen falling in the distance. Puddles and wet surfaces persist after storms, while rainbows can appear under the right lighting conditions.
Wildlife
- Leonida features more than 170 animal species across land, air, and water
- Some species have never appeared in a Rockstar game before
- Certain animals can be tracked under three classifications: Rare, Discoverable, and Legendary. Rockstar has not revealed their identities
- Animal rendering incorporates iridescence, bioluminescence, translucency, and different feather types
- New hair and fur systems improve the appearance of animal coats and pelts
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Weather
- Tropical storms and hurricanes are confirmed.
- Rockstar has not disclosed how frequently hurricanes occur or how they affect gameplay and the story
- Dynamic cloud formations move across Leonida, producing conditions ranging from clear skies to storms
- Rainstorms are localized: players can stand in sunshine while watching rain fall elsewhere
- Puddles and wet surfaces persist after storms, allowing players to recognize areas where it recently rained
- Rainbows can appear after showers under the right lighting conditions
