Grand Theft Auto 6 Will Feature Over 170 Animal Species
Rockstar confirmed the wildlife lineup in a Game Informer interview, with new fur and feather technology and Rare, Discoverable, and Legendary categories.
Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 will include more than 170 animal species across the state of Leonida. The studio detailed the wildlife lineup in an interview with Game Informer.
The species list includes flamingos, manatees, pelicans, and alligators, alongside invasive animals such as green iguanas, cane toads, feral cats, and rhesus macaque monkeys.
Rockstar is also expanding its wildlife visual technology for the game. The studio cited iridescence, bioluminescence, translucency, multiple feather types, and new hair and fur systems.
Some of the animals are sorted into Rare, Discoverable, or Legendary categories. Rockstar has not revealed which creatures fall into the hardest-to-find group.
Wildlife in Rockstar Games
Wildlife was central to exploration and hunting in Red Dead Redemption 2, which was known for its detailed animal behavior and wide variety of creatures. Grand Theft Auto 6 is set for release on November 19, 2026.
Quick answers
How many animal species are in Grand Theft Auto 6?
Rockstar Games confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 will feature more than 170 animal species across the state of Leonida.
When does Grand Theft Auto 6 come out?
Grand Theft Auto 6 is set for release on November 19, 2026.
What are the Rare, Discoverable, and Legendary categories in Grand Theft Auto 6?
Some animals in Grand Theft Auto 6 are categorized as Rare, Discoverable, or Legendary. Rockstar has not revealed the identities of the hardest-to-find creatures.