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GTA 6 Leonida Keys: Every Confirmed Location & Map Detail

Last updated: July 25, 2026

The Leonida Keys are a chain of tropical islands in GTA 6, located south of Vice City off the mainland coast. Confirmed by Rockstar through official trailers, its screenshot library, and character bios, the Keys are best known as protagonist Jason Duval's home base — where, per Rockstar's own bio, he worked for local drug runners before teaming up with Lucia. Below we separate everything Rockstar has actually confirmed from the location names and gameplay details that fans have speculated but Rockstar hasn't verified.

GTA 6 Leonida Keys tropical island chain, official Rockstar Games screenshot
The Leonida Keys, as shown in official Rockstar Games material. © Rockstar Games.

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What Are the Leonida Keys in GTA 6?

The Leonida Keys are a tropical archipelago sitting south of Vice City, forming a distinct coastal region within the state of Leonida. Rockstar highlighted the Keys as one of six major named areas of the map through its official screenshot library, alongside Vice City, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, and Mount Kalaga National Park. Trailer footage shows sandy beaches, palm trees, clear water, and bridges linking the islands — a change of pace from Vice City's dense urban core.

Confirmed Leonida Keys Details (Officially Shown by Rockstar)

✅ Confirmed by RockstarThese come directly from Rockstar's trailers, screenshots, and official website material.

Location & Layout

The Keys sit south of Vice City, off the mainland, and are shown as a chain of islands connected by bridges. Their position off the coast means water and air travel are central to reaching and exploring them.

Environment

Trailer and screenshot footage shows sandy beaches, palm trees, turquoise coastal water, and a laid-back tropical setting distinct from Vice City's skyline.

A Surveillance Blimp

A blimp/aerostat is visible in trailer footage over the Keys area — a small but confirmed environmental detail shown by Rockstar.

Jason Duval's Home Turf (Story Link)

Rockstar's official character bio for Jason Duval states he grew up around criminals, had a stint in the Army, then ended up in the Keys “working for local drug runners.” He works under Brian Heder and lives rent-free at one of Heder's properties. This makes the Leonida Keys central to Jason's early story — one of the few regions with a confirmed narrative role this early. More on the wider plot in our GTA 6 Story & Setting guide.

GTA 6 protagonist Jason Duval at a Leonida Keys marina bar, official Rockstar Games screenshot
Jason Duval, whose story begins in the Leonida Keys. © Rockstar Games.

Confirmed Water & Traversal

Boats and jet-skis in the water near a bridge connecting the GTA 6 Leonida Keys, official Rockstar Games screenshot
Bridges and boat traffic link the Leonida Keys island chain. © Rockstar Games.
Underwater coral reef and diver near the GTA 6 Leonida Keys, official Rockstar Games screenshot
The clear coastal water surrounding the Leonida Keys. © Rockstar Games.

Unconfirmed / Fan-Speculated Details

⚠️ Fan-Speculated · Unconfirmed

These circulate widely online but are NOT confirmed by Rockstar. Listed here only for context, kept clearly separate from the confirmed section above.

  • Specific sub-location names like "Key Lento" or "Brian's Boat Works & Marina" — repeated on some fan sites, but not clearly traceable to an official Rockstar source. Treat as unverified.
  • Real-world comparisons — ("based on the Seven Mile Bridge," "Overseas Highway," "the blimp is the real 'Fat Albert' aerostat") — these are community visual-analysis observations, not Rockstar statements.
  • Gameplay claims — like "boat heists," "island smuggling missions," or "explorable criminal estates" — fan extrapolation from the setting, not confirmed features.
  • The "700+ enterable interiors" figure — often attached to the map — this is explicitly leak-sourced, not official.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the Leonida Keys in GTA 6?

South of Vice City, off the mainland coast — a chain of tropical islands connected by bridges, reachable by water or air.

Are the Leonida Keys based on a real place?

They strongly resemble the real Florida Keys in trailer footage, but Rockstar hasn't officially stated a real-world basis — the comparison is a widely-shared fan observation.

What's the connection between Jason Duval and the Leonida Keys?

Rockstar's official bio places Jason in the Keys working for local drug runners under Brian Heder before he meets Lucia, making the region central to his backstory.

Can you explore the Leonida Keys freely?

Rockstar has shown the Keys as an explorable region, but specific activities and missions there haven't been officially detailed yet.

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