Grand Theft Auto 6 enthusiasts are deeply engrossed in dissecting every detail from the game's extended gameplay preview, leading to intense speculation about the potential inclusion of Key West. This southernmost city in the United States, a well-known Florida locale, has become the subject of fervent debate within the community.
Fans have been actively piecing together clues about the GTA 6 map for months, combining information from trailers and leaks to form a preliminary idea of the explorable world. However, Key West, or any recognizable interpretation of it, has yet to be definitively shown.
The discussion surrounding Key West's presence in GTA 6 has intensified following the emergence of a map leak that reportedly depicts an early beta version of the game's map. This leak is distinct from earlier posts that did not feature the city, fueling a theory that Key West may have been initially planned but subsequently removed during development.
"I don't see why they'd work so hard doing all the keys and leave out the most important one Key West," one Reddit user commented. "It doesn’t seem like a Rockstar thing to do, especially since we even got the Jersey side of New York in GTA 4." Other theories suggest that Key West might have been integrated into other areas representing the Florida Keys. These speculations are based on a map leak, which itself could prove inaccurate.
It is important to remember that while Grand Theft Auto games draw inspiration from real-world locations, they are not intended as direct replicas. Furthermore, the absence of a location in a leak does not guarantee its removal; it could be referenced in adjacent areas or appear in a significantly smaller capacity than its real-world counterpart.
As Grand Theft Auto 6's release approaches, anticipation continues to grow. The potential absence of Key West is not the only subject of fan discussion; GTA 6 Online has yet to be officially announced, despite considerable excitement surrounding its potential.
In parallel, Rockstar is currently involved in an employment tribunal concerning the dismissal of 31 staff members last year, which former employees allege was an act of union busting. A verdict in this ongoing case is expected later in October.