The GTA 6 team has made multiple research trips to Florida over the years to understand the local venues and atmosphere. Urban areas, natural landscapes, and social contrasts all served as references for the game's world and story.
Rupert Humphries, Rockstar's Senior Vice President of Narrative, discussed how the team aimed to experience as many different facets of Florida as possible. He listed activities such as nighttime tours with former police officers, visits to strip clubs and nightclubs, stops at beaches, and excursions to the Everglades and the Florida Keys.
Humphries stated that the game's story will take Jason and Lucia through various locations. While the team couldn't showcase every place in the narrative, they hope players will feel the distinct culture and atmosphere of each region as they explore.
Regarding storytelling, Humphries noted that the proximity of the wealthy and the poor creates a dynamic space, with crime and corruption serving as the threads that weave through it.