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Leonida Keys

Leonida Keys is a confirmed island chain in the southern reaches of Leonida state, first glimpsed in Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer 1 (December 2023). The chain appears as a string of low-lying tropical islands connected by causeway bridges over shallow turquoise water, matching the layout shown in early trailer footage of a sun-soaked coastal highway and stilted beach houses. Its real-world inspiration is unmistakably the Florida Keys — the archipelago that arcs southwest from mainland Florida toward Key West. Expect mangrove flats, marinas, fishing charters, beach bars, and the long overseas bridge motif that defines the real region, though Rockstar has not detailed specific settlements within the chain. Based on Trailer 1 visuals, the Keys read as a slower-paced, leisure- oriented zone contrasted against Vice City's neon density to the north. Boating, diving, and waterfront activities are widely anticipated by the community as natural fits for the geography, but no gameplay systems have been officially confirmed — this remains fan speculation grounded in the trailer's tone and setting.