Grand Theft Auto VI developers at Rockstar Games have detailed the ecological and cultural recreation of Florida in a 14-page cover story featuring 12 exclusive screenshots and new developer interviews. The November 2026 digital and physical editions of Game Informer launched with this extensive look at Leonida, the fictionalized state serving as the setting for the upcoming release.
Inside the 14-Page Leonida Exploration
Rockstar Games provided fresh developer insights alongside visual assets showing how closely the studio modeled Leonida after Florida’s distinct ecosystems and cultural landmarks. Senior associate editor Wesley LeBlanc contributed a 10-page preview of Tides of Annihilation after traveling to China to play the upcoming action title firsthand.
Editor-in-chief Matt Miller spoke with Invoke Studios to uncover details regarding Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons, a dark fantasy action game built around the popular tabletop universe. Meanwhile, executive editor Kyle Hilliard interviewed actor Finn Wolfhard from Stranger Things to discuss his music career, favorite video game soundtracks, and personal fandom for Pokémon.
Upcoming Game Previews and Critical Reviews
The November publication packages extensive previews for several high-profile titles alongside the Rockstar feature. Featured upcoming games include The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Metroid Ravenous, State of Decay 3, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past, Kirby and the World Beyond, Stage Tour, and Rhapsody in Scarlet.
Review coverage in the same issue examines Marvel’s Wolverine, Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Star Wars Zero Company, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter. Wesley LeBlanc also shared editorial perspectives on the state of the broader video game industry following an on-the-ground reporting trip to Gamescom, while comedian Mike Drucker contributed a humor feature defining the boundaries of good and bad game design.
Frequently Asked Questions About the New GTA VI Coverage
What is included in the Grand Theft Auto VI magazine feature?
The 14-page cover story contains new developer interviews with Rockstar Games, 12 exclusive screenshots, and deep-dive details into the Florida-inspired setting of Leonida.
Which other major titles receive preview coverage in this issue?
The issue includes extended previews for Tides of Annihilation, State of Decay 3, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and several other upcoming releases.
Where is the physical edition available?
Subscribers in the United States and 52 international countries receive the physical print edition as part of their membership benefits.