GTA 6 weather will feature a fully reworked weather system, drawing on Rockstar’s work in Red Dead Redemption 2. The system will introduce more dynamic conditions, realistic cloud formations, and extreme weather across the world of Leonida.

GTA 6 Is Taking Weather Further

Rockstar has redesigned its weather technology to create more unpredictable conditions throughout Leonida. Players can encounter everything from intense heat and rain to hurricanes.

Actual cloud formations will move across the sky, creating a more dynamic atmosphere. The system is also designed to react with the surrounding environment.

Wind will affect details throughout the world, including people’s hair and ripples appearing across bodies of water. Updrafts and other environmental effects will also contribute to the experience.

Rain Brings Puddles and Rainbows

Rain will also feature more detailed effects throughout GTA 6. Water can create puddles while rainbows can persist across the environment after storms.

These details could make weather feel like more than a simple visual effect. They may also create striking moments while players explore Leonida.

With GTA 6 spending years in development, Rockstar appears to be pushing environmental detail further than ever. The game’s weather system could become another major part of its immersive open world.