Leonida Keys
The Leonida Keys are the chain of small islands at the southern tip of the state. They are also where Jason Duval's story starts, so they matter to the plot as well as the map.
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What Rockstar says about Leonida Keys
Rockstar calls the Keys a gateway to paradise: a tropical island chain where dress is casual and the bars are well stocked. Life there is relaxed rather than showy. The official text warns that the islands sit next to some of America's most beautiful and most dangerous waters. It is home turf for Jason, Cal and Brian Heder.[1][2]
- The official page describes a laid-back archipelago with casual dress and easy living.[1][2]
- Jason, Cal Hampton and Brian Heder are all tied to the Keys in their official bios.[1][3]
- Brian runs his smuggling business from a boat yard here.[1][4]
Seen in the official videos
Starts at about 0:06, where opening aerial view over the Keys and turquoise water
Official video from Rockstar Games' YouTube channel. The start time is approximate, taken from a published scene-by-scene breakdown of the trailer.
- Trailer 2 shows Jason's life in the Keys, including work around a run-down beach house and time with Brian and Cal.
Watch them on our trailers page.
Named places in Leonida Keys
Characters tied to Leonida Keys
- Jason Duval: The second playable lead.
- Cal Hampton: Jason's friend and an associate of Brian Heder in the Keys.
- Brian Heder: A veteran drug smuggler from the heyday of running product through the Keys.
- Lori: Brian Heder's third wife, named in his official bio as his partner in running the boat yard where they move product..
Activities shown here
- Jet skiing and boating: Watercraft around Vice City and the Keys.[5][6]
- Airboat rides in the wetlands: Racing through Grassrivers marsh.[6]
More on the vehicles and activities page.
Real-world inspiration
The Florida Keys.[7]
The obvious inspiration is the Florida Keys: bridges, marinas, fishing boats and a slower pace of life. The islands have long been part of Florida's smuggling history, which fits the official description of Brian Heder moving product through the islands.
Leonida Keys on our map
On our map the Keys are drawn as an island chain curving south-west from the mainland. The only officially named location so far is Brian Heder's boat yard, which is shown at region level until Rockstar reveals its position.
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Other regions: Vice City · Grassrivers · Port Gellhorn · Ambrosia · Mount Kalaga National Park
Sources
- Grand Theft Auto VI (official site) (Rockstar Games) official
- GTA VI major locations revealed to include Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, and more (GosuGamers, 2025-05-06)
- GTA 6 characters: All the cast we know so far (PC Gamer) · opens in your browser; this publisher may show a quick human check
- Stephen Root Confirms 'GTA 6' Appearance as Drug Trafficker (Variety, 2026-09) · opens in your browser; this publisher may show a quick human check
- 'GTA 6' Trailer: Bank Robberies, Gun-Toting Strippers, Bayou Chases and More Mayhem in Vice City and Beyond (Variety, 2025-05-06) · opens in your browser; this publisher may show a quick human check
- GTA 6 reveal trailer scene-by-scene breakdown: dogs, dadbods and social agitation (PC Gamer, 2023-12) · opens in your browser; this publisher may show a quick human check
- Charting the GTA 6 map: Vice City, Ambrosia, and everything in between (PC Gamer) · opens in your browser; this publisher may show a quick human check
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