Grand Theft Auto 6is set to make the 2026 gaming lineup quite interesting, as it’s bound to be the biggest-selling game of next year. The wait forGrand Theft Auto 6has definitely been a long one, but now that Rockstar has finally announced a release date, it actually feels like a tangible reality.
With a second trailer released and confirmation ofwhat locations can be expected inGTA 6, the game is set to expand its reach far beyond Vice City. Rockstar has teased a variety of exciting points of interest, and as players explore the more rural parts of the fictional state of Leonida, interesting wildlife is bound to pop up.
Wildlife That Should Be Included in Grand Theft Auto 6
Taking Inspiration From Florida’s Most Well-Known Reptiles
Since Leonida is based on Florida andVice City is inspired by Miami, it only makes sense forGTA 6to feature the various wildlife that thrives in the real-life state. The most obvious choices would be alligators and crocodiles. While Florida has far more alligators living in its swamps than crocodiles, the two have become staples of the state’s landscape. Glimpses of gators have already been seen inGTA 6’s previews of the Grassrivers, but it’s unclear if gamers will have to face heart-stopping run-ins with the creatures. Beyond that, there are other reptiles like pygmy rattlesnakes that could present further threats, or teased sea turtles that are easy to imagine swimming around the clear blue waters of the Leonida Keys.
A Diverse Offering of Mammals
Whether it’s the lively aquatic life or the likes of bears, deer, and panthers living throughout the forested regions of the state,GTA 6has a deep well of options to choose from. When it comes to land-dwelling mammals, Mount Kalaga would be a perfect spot to run into a hungry panther or a spry fox.GTA 6could be full of surprises, and getting attacked by a panther while enjoying the serenity of nature is definitely on brand for Rockstar.
GTA 6’s main areas are Vice City, Leonida Keys, Ambrosia, Grassrivers, Mount Kalaga, and Port Gellhorn.
An Abundance of Fish
From freshwater-dwelling fish like the bluegill to notorious saltwater critters like sharks, the waters ofGTA 6have the potential to be filled with wildlife. If fishing is included inGTA 6, there is a long list of potential species that could show up. An even more fascinating possibility would be accidentally hooking a shark and being dragged into the ocean. As moredetails aboutGTA 6come to light, it will be interesting to see if Rockstar offers a deeper dive into the game’s water-based animals.
GTA 6will launch for the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. It’s unclear if the game will come to PC or the Switch 2.
Continuing GTA’s Bigfoot Mystery
In Florida, the Bigfoot myth lives on as the Skunk Ape or Swamp Ape, depending on who’s asked.Paranormal Easter eggs inGTAhave become incredibly fun mysteries to come across in the franchise. Since Florida has its very own name for Bigfoot, it would only be fitting for the mythical bipedal ape to make an appearance in the Grassivers or Mount Kalaga. WhileGTA’s settings are quite realistic, the franchise also loves leaning into the absurd, and bringing back Bigfoot would be a welcome surprise for a lot of fans.
Right now, there’s no tellingwhat elseGTA 6has in storefor players, but Rockstar is already promising a map filled with exciting features. AfterGTA 5and the robust wildlife featured inRed Dead Redemption 2,GTA 6’s more nature-focused settings could prove to be a truly immersive experience.
