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Rockstar Explains How GTA 6's Advanced Weather Systems Will Work

From localized tropical storms to interactive wind physics, Leonida is getting a major overhaul.

A panoramic view of modern high-rise buildings along a waterfront, with boats and a helicopter visible in the sky.
A panoramic view of modern high-rise buildings along a waterfront, with boats and a helicopter visible in the sky.
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By Alexandria LopezStaff Writer

  • Primary Subject: Grand Theft Auto VI
  • Key Update: Game Informer revealed new details about GTA 6's re-engineered weather system, featuring localized hurricanes, dynamic cloudscapes, and advanced wind physics.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: September 29, 2026
  • Quick Answer: GTA 6 features a re-engineered weather system with dynamic cloudscapes, localized wind physics, and intense tropical storms and hurricanes across Leonida.

Rockstar has already stated that GTA 6 will feature an advanced weather system. But now, we've learned just how advanced this will be.

On September 30, Game Informer released a 14-page feature on GTA 6, covering some of the game's features and including never-before-seen screenshots. One topic people were dying to hear about was the weather system, which is meant to make you feel even more immersed in Leonida.

Curious about how this works? Here's what Rockstar had to tell Game Informer.

How the Advanced Weather System Will Work in GTA 6

According to a report from Game Informer, Rockstar Games has re-engineered its weather system to make everything feel localized and persistent. They said that they wanted the world to feel more dynamic and "achieve a sense of scale we haven’t felt before."

A seaplane flying over a coastal landscape with islands, a bridge, and a stormy sky featuring lightning in the background.
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Credit: Game Informer, Rockstar Games

GTA 6 will feature fully dynamic cloudscapes that roll across the map, giving players access to a broad spectrum of weather.

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The game will also have an updated wind system, which includes "offshore breezes after sunset, convective updrafts, and occlusion from buildings." When on the roof, Jason or Lucia's hair will swirl in the air, and debris will fly in the air. Gusts of wind will also ripple the water surface and bend grass.

A serene landscape depicting a wetlands scene with various birds, deer, and lush vegetation under a cloudy sky.
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Credit: Game Informer, Rockstar Games

Leonida will also experience both tropical storms and hurricanes. This will look like heavy clouds, strong winds, a dense atmosphere, and a lot of rain. The report stated that "everything is dripping wet, water is gushing off roof edges and lampposts, thunder rumbles and flashes of lightning light up the clouds dramatically."

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Rockstar hasn't revealed how often hurricanes and tropical storms will occur or whether they will affect missions - looks like we'll have to wait and see!

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