Grassrivers is GTA 6’s Everglades: a sprawling wetland of mangroves and alligators. Rockstar’s official pitch is short and ominous: “You never know what lies beneath the surface of this primordial expanse.”
It’s one of the six official regions, and the one most built around wildlife rather than people.
What does Rockstar say about Grassrivers?
The full official line continues: “The gators may be the most famous attraction, but there are far deadlier predators and weirder discoveries among the mangroves” confirmed.
Two things stand out. Rockstar is promising something more dangerous than alligators, and it’s promising “weirder discoveries”, which reads like a hint at oddities or secrets in the swamp speculation. Rockstar hasn’t said what either refers to.
Is Grassrivers based on the Everglades?
Yes, per GTA BOOM and GTABase reported. The name plays on the Everglades’ best-known nickname, “River of Grass”. As with every region, outlets say Rockstar blends and compresses real places, so expect a condensed version rather than a map-accurate one. See GTA 6 real-life locations for the other matches.
What animals live in Grassrivers?
Rockstar told Game Informer that GTA 6 has over 170 animal species “across land, air, and sea” reported. The named natives include alligators, flamingos, pelicans and manatees, and the named invasives include green iguanas, cane toads, feral cats and rhesus macaques. Rockstar didn’t assign them to regions, but a wetland is the obvious home for gators and wading birds.
Animals are tiered as Rare, Discoverable and Legendary and can be tracked. Hunting and fishing are both in. Everything we know is on GTA 6 wildlife and animals.
In-universe, Leonida’s gator obsession runs as far as TV: the animated show Macca the Gator is part of the game’s pop culture confirmed. Meet him at Macca the Gator.
What places are in Grassrivers?
Rockstar has named none beyond the region itself. Two leak-sourced names are relevant:
| Place | Source | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Pelican Valley | Read from Collector’s Box poster photos, placed in Grassrivers | reported |
| Mariana County (south and the wetlands) | CyberLeek leaked map | rumour |
Details on both leaks are at the leaked map and counties.
What has been shown of Grassrivers?
- Trailer 2 (May 2025) introduced Grassrivers by name on Rockstar’s site alongside the other five destinations confirmed.
- The Extended Look (Aug 2026) includes bayous and forests, per Engadget reported. Which region those shots belong to isn’t labeled.
- Rockstar’s Back Country Radio is billed as “airboat-ready renegade country”, hosted by MW and Delta Dawne confirmed. Press identify the hosts as Morgan Wallen and Lana Del Rey reported. More on GTA 6 radio stations.
Which characters are tied to Grassrivers?
None of Rockstar’s eight official bios name Grassrivers. Jason and Lucia’s story stretches “across the state of Leonida”, so the swamp may feature in missions, but nothing official says how speculation. See all characters.
What we’re watching
What the “far deadlier predators” turn out to be, whether airboats are drivable (only the radio blurb mentions them), and whether storms flood the wetlands. Hurricanes are confirmed for the game; see weather and hurricanes. Back to the world hub.