Owners of Cypress Cove Nudist Resort in Kissimmee, Florida, are dealing with a wave of problematic online reviews that fans believe are inspired by Grand Theft Auto 6. The influx of reviews reportedly began after players drew comparisons between the game's leaked content and the real-life resort.
According to the resort's owner, the reviews are a "coordinated series of fabricated posts using GTA VI references." These posts allegedly include details such as "Jason Duval," "Lucia," binoculars, and firearms, all elements that have surfaced in unofficial leaks of the highly anticipated game. The resort claims some reviewers have even demanded payment to have the reviews altered or removed, a demand the owners have refused, stating they "will not pay" and "will not negotiate."
Cypress Cove has documented the reviews and the requests for payment, and is reporting the activity through appropriate channels. A representative for the resort emphasized that these posts do not reflect genuine guest experiences and clarified that "Cypress Cove is located in Florida — not Leonida," referencing the in-game state name for Grand Theft Auto 6.
The purported inspiration for an in-game nudist resort first emerged not from official Rockstar Games announcements, but from leaks that circulated online. This early footage provided enough detail for some observers to speculate about potential real-world influences on the game's depiction of Vice City. While the resort's owner acknowledges the commitment to the GTA storyline shown by the detractors, they are working to distinguish these fabricated reviews from authentic customer feedback.
Many of the suspicious reviews referencing GTA 6 have reportedly been removed from the resort's Google page. However, the owner's message addressing the situation remains visible on some of the more questionable entries. These comments sometimes directly reference the game's November 19 release date and characters, even going as far as to mention booking reservations to play the game while at the resort. The excitement surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6, which is set to release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S after a 13-year wait, has led to various fan activities, some of which have inadvertently impacted real-world businesses.