State of Leonida
The sunniest state in America
Only in Leonida
When the sun fades and the neon glows, everyone has something to gain — and more to lose.
State of Leonida is a state in the United States of America, featured in the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI. The state is evidently based on Florida, with additional influences from Georgia, particularly in its topography and landmarks such as Mount Kalaga National Park. It appears to be named after Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de León, who led the first European expedition to the Florida peninsula.
Leonida is world-renowned for its beach resorts, amusement parks, warm and sunny climate, nautical recreation, and hosting one of the busiest ports in the world. The state is also famous for the so-called “Leonida Men,” a local phenomenon inspired by Florida Man, highlighting the often absurd, outrageous, and humorous behavior of some of its residents.
Places in Leonida
Tour a few of the must-see destinations across the sunshine state.
Vice City
Vice City is a vibrant coastal city in Leonida, known as a sun-and-fun capital where glamour, hustle, and excess meet.
Each neighborhood offers something unique, from the pastel art deco hotels and bright white sands of Ocean Beach, to the bustling panaderías of Little Cuba and the lively stalls of the Tisha-Wocka flea market, stretching out to the VC Port, the cruise ship capital of the world.
Leonida Keys
Leonida Keys is a tropical archipelago where life is easy and carefree.
The dress code is casual, the drinks are endless, the scenery around is boundless, but not as safe as it might seem.
Grassrivers
The swamplands of Grassrivers hide many surprises beneath the water's surface.
It's easy to encounter an alligator here, but even more extreme encounters can happen in the mangrove thickets.
Port Gellhorn
Port Gellhorn was once a popular tourist destination, but now you can only see cheap motels, closed amusement parks, and empty shopping malls.
Fortified beer, painkillers, and energy drinks from the nearest gas station help alleviate the boredom. Jump on a dirt bike and don't lose sight of your wallet.
Ambrosia
Ambrosia is the heart of Leonida, a stronghold of American industry and conservative views.
The residents work at the Allied Crystal sugar factory, and the local biker gang supplies them with almost everything else.
Mount Kalaga
Mount Kalaga is a national nature park on the northern border of the state. It's a favorite spot for hunters, fishermen, and travelers.
The surrounding forests are home to rural mystics and paranoid radicals seeking to hide from the intrusive attention of authorities.
Miscellaneous
The seal of the State of Leonida, inspired by Florida’s real-life seal, depicts a person being attacked by an alligator.
The real U.S. state of Florida and its locations are frequently referenced throughout the Grand Theft Auto series.
In the 3D Universe, Florida serves as the in-game state containing Vice City.
Leonida initially used Florida’s name from the 3D Universe and was briefly mentioned in the HD Universe games GTA 4 and GTA 5.
With the release of GTA 6, the State of Leonida replaces Florida as the canonical in-game state in the HD Universe, and Vice City of the HD Universe is now located in Leonida, making Florida exclusive to the 3D Universe.
Renaming locations and other things has happened in the Grand Theft Auto series before, including:
Hollywood actors from GTA 3 advertisements became Vinewood actors in GTA: San Andreas.
The city of San Andreas from the original 1997 GTA, inspired by real-life San Francisco, was briefly considered canon in the 3D Universe and mentioned in GTA 3 and GTA: Vice City. When GTA: San Andreas was released, the city was renamed San Fierro. At the same time, the name San Andreas was reassigned to the state.
