India, Oct. 5 -- Grand Theft Auto VI is getting closer to its November 19 release, but Rockstar Games is still finding ways to make Leonida feel larger and more alive than fans may have expected. A new Game Informer cover story has revealed fresh details about the Florida-inspired world, including its weather, wildlife, transportation and character design.

Rather than focusing only on Vice City's streets and the criminal story of Jason and Lucia, the latest information shows how much attention Rockstar has put into the smaller details that players will encounter while simply exploring the map. From tropical storms and changing weather to more than 170 animal species, Leonida is being designed as a world that continues to feel active even...