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Rockstar's Florida Research Trips for GTA 6
Rockstar Games developers traveled with police and gang members across Florida for GTA 6 research trips.
In brief
Rockstar Games developers traveled with police and gang members across Florida for GTA 6 research trips. Rockstar Games conducted research trips in Florida with police and gang members to develop realistic locations for GTA 6. Originally reported by Dexerto.
Research Trips Begin
Rockstar Games developers traveled across Florida with police officers and gang members for GTA 6 research trips.
Florida Locations Explored
Rockstar spent years researching real locations and communities that inspired fictional Florida in GTA 6.
Aaron Garbut on Research
Rockstar head of development Aaron Garbut revealed the studio traveled with locals and heard stories during research trips.
Scary Encounters
Garbut described encountering 'scary people' and learning about the darker side of Florida during research trips.
“We do go in-depth, we hang with locals and we hear lots of stories and learn as much as we can”
Unique Research Methods
Rockstar flew low over mangrove inlets in the Everglades and hovered above a Beyoncé concert stadium during trips.
Real-World Details in Game
Rockstar recorded smaller details that could influence pedestrian conversations, radio shows, and advertisements in GTA 6.
The big picture
Rockstar Games conducted research trips in Florida with police and gang members to develop realistic locations for GTA 6.
