Evidence archive

SOURCE ARCHIVE

The public audit layer behind Leonida Intel. Official Rockstar material, trailer frames, press-kit notes, reports and community mapping are separated so every map claim can be checked.

Official boundary

Primary material is labelled, not blended.

17 evidence notes and 9 official receipts are backed by Rockstar pages, media assets, or trailer frames. They support visible or published details, not every predicted mechanic or final coordinate.

Community boundary

Community finds stay in their own lane.

4 notes come from public mapping or analysis. They can orient readers, but they do not become confirmation without primary material.

Correction pathway

Every note can be challenged.

1 note is flagged for extra review. Readers can submit source, timestamp, status, or coordinate corrections from each marker and evidence page.

Archive rule: source notes describe what the public source can support. Rumours, projections, route guesses, and community labels remain visibly caveated until official material or stronger frame evidence changes the marker.

Official source receipts

June retail update trail

Rockstar's latest public update is tracked here as a receipt, not folded into loose hype. Each card states what the source proves and what still needs store-page or platform wording.

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media

Official GTA VI site refresh

Rockstar's current GTA VI page uses Only In Leonida as the Leonida navigation label, exposes Explore More with People and Places beneath it, and connects the cover-art video, artwork downloads, and live pre-order links.

Proves
The current page labels, media routes, console platform line, and retail timing prompt are first-party material.
Does not prove
It does not confirm paid early access, PC support, exact map coordinates, new gameplay mechanics, local retailer stock, refund terms, or extra bundles.

Next review: Review again when Rockstar changes the page copy, adds store pages, or updates the media archive.

retail

Newswire: pre-orders live from June 25

Rockstar says GTA VI pre-orders began June 25 for the listed console platforms. This is the current retail timing baseline.

Proves
The pre-order status and opening date are official, and the update belongs in the confirmed commercial layer.
Does not prove
It does not confirm regional stock, delivery, refunds, retailer bundle wording, paid early access, or any PC storefront.

Next review: Review whenever platform stores or retailers change prices, editions, bonuses, stock, delivery terms, or refund wording.

retail

Take-Two: Standard, Ultimate, bonus and preload details

Take-Two lists Standard at $79.99 US and Ultimate at $99.99 US. Orders before November 20 include the Vintage Vice City Pack. Digital pre-orders include one month of GTA+, preload starts November 12, and Rockstar Store says physical boxes contain a download code rather than a disc.

Proves
The US Standard and Ultimate prices, Vintage Vice City Pack, one-month GTA+ digital bonus, November 12 preload date, and code-in-box physical format are official corporate retail details.
Does not prove
Regional prices, delivery dates, refund terms, seller stock, retailer bundles, platform-store checkout wording, and PC storefronts still need direct store-page checks.

Next review: Review whenever Rockstar Store, PlayStation, Xbox, or major retailers change regional prices, checkout wording, delivery, refunds, stock, bundles, ratings, or PC storefront language.

retail

Rockstar Store GTA VI buy page

Rockstar Store hosts the GTA VI buy page, edition comparison, pre-order controls, Vintage Vice City Pack note, preload date and physical code-in-box wording.

Proves
Rockstar Store is a first-party checkout surface for the current console retail campaign and can be used as a source for edition comparison and code-in-box wording.
Does not prove
It does not confirm PC support, local third-party retailer stock, later collector products, changed refund terms outside Rockstar Store, or final platform-store wording in every region.

Next review: Review when Rockstar Store changes edition contents, regional price, physical/digital options, preorder terms, preload copy or availability.

media

Official artwork and wallpaper drop

Rockstar's current media archive shows 11 videos, 70 screenshots, and 20 artwork or wallpaper downloads, including official cover art, Jason and Lucia key art, character art, and Leonida postcards.

Proves
The images and videos are official Rockstar media and can support visual identity, character, region, video, screenshot, and art archive records.
Does not prove
Artwork does not confirm mission order, exact map coordinates, hidden mechanics, bonuses, prices, or final retail packaging.

Next review: Review when Rockstar adds more media, captions, store copy, or downloadable artwork sets.

media

Official cover-art reveal video

Rockstar published the official GTA VI cover-art reveal video as part of the retail-phase media rollout.

Proves
The cover art and reveal video are first-party media and belong in the official media archive.
Does not prove
It does not confirm gameplay, Trailer 3 timing, paid early access, PC support, local retailer stock, extra retailer bundles, or final store terms.

Next review: Review when Rockstar uploads another official video, changes the video description, or links it from a store page.

release

Official GTA VI page

Rockstar's current GTA VI page lists the release date, the console platform line, official media links, and live pre-order links.

Proves
The current public baseline is November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Does not prove
It does not announce PC, Steam, Epic, Rockstar Launcher, PC requirements, PC release timing, or final performance modes.

Next review: Review whenever Rockstar updates the page, platform links, media pages, or release wording.

platform

Official Xbox Store listing

Microsoft's Xbox Store listing for GTA VI is live and points to Xbox Series X|S. Leonida Intel treats this as a platform-store source for the Xbox listing, not as a full retail or edition reveal.

Proves
The Xbox Store listing exists, and Xbox Series X|S remains part of the official console platform line.
Does not prove
It does not confirm paid early access, PC support, final third-party retailer inventory, local refund terms, extra bundles, or every regional checkout state.

Next review: Review whenever Xbox, Rockstar, or regional retailers change live product pages, pricing, editions, or buying terms.

platform

Official PlayStation GTA VI page

PlayStation's official GTA VI page lists PS5, says PS5 Pro Enhanced, and names DualSense haptic feedback, integrated controller speaker and Tempest 3D Audio support. Treat those as PlayStation page features, while exact frame-rate, resolution, ray tracing, storage size and graphics modes remain unannounced.

Proves
The PlayStation page is a first-party platform-store source for PS5, the PS5 Pro Enhanced label, DualSense haptic feedback, integrated controller speaker and Tempest 3D AudioTech support.
Does not prove
It does not publish exact frame rates, resolution targets, graphics modes, ray-tracing modes, install size, paid early access, PC support, local retailer stock, delivery or refund terms.

Next review: Review whenever PlayStation, Rockstar Store or Rockstar's GTA VI page changes platform-feature wording, edition details, regional price, pre-load copy, storage requirements or buying terms.

External analysis receipts

Press reads stay below first-party proof

Major outlet breakdowns are useful for leads, context and community questions. They do not upgrade a claim to confirmed unless Rockstar, Take-Two, a platform store, a trailer frame, a screenshot or a retailer page supports it directly.

Analysis

Guardian GTA VI scam warning

The Guardian reports that scammers are using GTA VI hype to push fake beta access, pre-release traps and unsafe links. Leonida Intel uses this as a buyer-safety signal during the live pre-order cycle.

Useful for
Warning readers about fake beta invites, cloned login pages, suspicious downloads, payment traps, APKs, PC installers and discount-key offers before they enter account or payment details.
Boundary
The report supports scam-watch coverage. It does not confirm a GTA VI beta, PC release, Android version, pre-release download, local store price, extra bonus or retailer stock.

Next review: Review again if Rockstar publishes a security warning, platform stores add checkout pages, or more confirmed scam patterns appear.

Analysis Updated 20 June 2026

IGN cover-art panel breakdown

IGN has published a detailed cover-art analysis covering the nine-panel layout, Lucia and Jason, places, vehicles, Vice City callbacks, wildlife, props, and smaller visual clues. It is useful secondary analysis, not first-party confirmation.

Useful for
Finding leads that deserve a source check, such as vehicle IDs, character references, possible places, Vice City callbacks, panel details and useful questions for the cover-art file.
Boundary
The IGN article confirms that IGN made those observations. It does not confirm Rockstar's gameplay systems, PC plans, final map details, character roles, local retailer stock, refund terms or extra bundles.

Next review: This source may need another look if IGN updates the article or Rockstar publishes captions or new material that confirms one of its observations.

Discuss the evidence

Every disputed source gets one clear thread

Forum discussion is useful when it is attached to the claim being checked. Leonida routes source disputes into threads with marker IDs, evidence notes, correction links, and review status kept visible.

Review dashboard Confidence, marker status, source groups, and notes that need another look. Open

Confidence

Very high 6
High 9
Medium 6
Low 1

Marker status

Confirmed 6
Trailer-seen 10
Community-mapped 4
Rumoured 1
Debunked 1

Evidence group

Official 17
Community 4
Report 0
Editorial 1
1 note is flagged for extra review because they are low-confidence or already point at correction-style source context.

Archive search

Find the proof before repeating the claim.

Search scans source titles, summaries, markers, regions, status labels, and review notes. The page starts with the strongest review set so it stays readable.

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Attached marker Ambrosia / Allied Crystal Belt Ambrosia
Confirmed Official Rockstar source Official group Official material 91% Very high Trust 77/100 No challenge signal

Ambrosia and Allied Crystal reference

Official material ties Ambrosia to Allied Crystal and biker influence, making the refinery belt a high-confidence industrial anchor.

Direct Rockstar-published material. Treat it as the strongest available public source for names, visible features, and broad context. It does not guarantee final coordinates, launch-week mechanics, rewards, or hidden systems unless Rockstar says so explicitly. Review refresh due. Open the note for the full review context.

Attached marker Boobie Ike Strip Club Vice City
Trailer-seen Official press-kit asset Official group Official material 73% High Trust 67/100 No challenge signal

Boobie Ike nightlife footprint

Boobie Ike is shown as a nightlife and local empire figure, making his venues strong anchors for Vice City activity mapping.

A Rockstar media asset or dossier reference. Strong for visual identity, character or place framing, and official marketing context. It is still marketing material, not a full gameplay specification or final map coordinate record. Review refresh due. Open the note for the full review context.

Attached marker Dre'Quan Records Vice City
Trailer-seen Official press-kit asset Official group Official material 68% Medium Trust 64/100 No challenge signal

Dre'Quan Priest music pipeline

Dre'Quan Priest official material supports a record-label and performance route through Vice City's culture economy.

A Rockstar media asset or dossier reference. Strong for visual identity, character or place framing, and official marketing context. It is still marketing material, not a full gameplay specification or final map coordinate record. Review refresh due. Open the note for the full review context.

Attached marker Flamingo Shallows Grassrivers
Trailer-seen Official trailer frame Official group Official material 72% High Trust 67/100 No challenge signal

Wetland wildlife frame

Official footage shows wetland bird life and shallow waterways, supporting a wildlife-focused discovery zone.

A visible frame from official footage. Strong for what appears on screen, but the location label or map placement may still be inferred. It does not prove permanent activity status, exact spawn rules, or final coordinates without a named official map reference. Review refresh due. Open the note for the full review context.

Attached marker Gellhorn Motel Strip Port Gellhorn
Trailer-seen Official Rockstar source Official group Official material 76% High Trust 69/100 No challenge signal

Port Gellhorn motel economy

Official wording and stills emphasise motel corridors, cheap tourism, and coastal decline around Port Gellhorn.

Direct Rockstar-published material. Treat it as the strongest available public source for names, visible features, and broad context. It does not guarantee final coordinates, launch-week mechanics, rewards, or hidden systems unless Rockstar says so explicitly. Review refresh due. Open the note for the full review context.

Attached marker Grassrivers Wetland Spine Grassrivers
Confirmed Official Rockstar source Official group Official material 96% Very high Trust 80/100 No challenge signal

Grassrivers wetland imagery

Official wetlands imagery repeatedly shows water channels, airboat traversal, predators, and mangrove-style vegetation.

Direct Rockstar-published material. Treat it as the strongest available public source for names, visible features, and broad context. It does not guarantee final coordinates, launch-week mechanics, rewards, or hidden systems unless Rockstar says so explicitly. Review refresh due. Open the note for the full review context.

Attached marker Hamlet Rural Settlement Kelly County
Community-mapped Community mapping Community group Community find 70% High Trust 56/100 No challenge signal

Rural settlement placement

Small-town footage and road context support a rural settlement marker, though county placement remains inferred.

Public fan analysis, skyline matching, triangulation, or map reconstruction. Useful for orientation, but not official confirmation. It must stay separated from Rockstar-confirmed material and cannot prove final names, scale, geometry, activities, or coordinates. Review refresh due. Open the note for the full review context.

Attached marker Jason's Keys House Leonida Keys
Trailer-seen Official trailer frame Official group Official material 78% High Trust 70/100 No challenge signal

Jason home sequence

Jason is shown in a tropical house environment that visually aligns with the Keys and Brian Heder storyline material.

A visible frame from official footage. Strong for what appears on screen, but the location label or map placement may still be inferred. It does not prove permanent activity status, exact spawn rules, or final coordinates without a named official map reference. Review refresh due. Open the note for the full review context.

Attached marker Kalaga Panther Trail Mount Kalaga
Trailer-seen Official trailer frame Official group Official material 69% Medium Trust 65/100 No challenge signal

Backcountry predator imagery

Predator footage supports a high-value wilderness trail marker in the northern park region.

A visible frame from official footage. Strong for what appears on screen, but the location label or map placement may still be inferred. It does not prove permanent activity status, exact spawn rules, or final coordinates without a named official map reference. Review refresh due. Open the note for the full review context.

Attached marker Keys Causeway Drag Route Leonida Keys
Community-mapped Community mapping Community group Community find 63% Medium Trust 52/100 No challenge signal

Causeway traversal route

Bridge length, island spacing, and coastal road footage support a long high-speed route through the Keys.

Public fan analysis, skyline matching, triangulation, or map reconstruction. Useful for orientation, but not official confirmation. It must stay separated from Rockstar-confirmed material and cannot prove final names, scale, geometry, activities, or coordinates. Review refresh due. Open the note for the full review context.

Attached marker Leonida Keys Causeway Leonida Keys
Trailer-seen Official trailer frame Official group Official material 82% High Trust 72/100 No challenge signal

Keys bridge-and-island structure

Official material shows an island chain with long water crossings, strongly supporting a major Keys traversal route.

A visible frame from official footage. Strong for what appears on screen, but the location label or map placement may still be inferred. It does not prove permanent activity status, exact spawn rules, or final coordinates without a named official map reference. Review refresh due. Open the note for the full review context.

Attached marker Liberty City Launch-Map Rumour Off-map rumours
Debunked Editorial review Editorial group Editorial context 12% Low Trust 16/100 Needs review

No current evidence for launch-map Liberty City

Rockstar's official public material focuses on Leonida. There is no solid public evidence for Liberty City as part of the launch map.

Leonida Intel analysis used to explain limits, preserve context, or prevent repeat confusion around weak claims. It cannot create confirmed status by itself and should be read as a review note, not a primary source. Review refresh due. Open the note for the full review context.

This note is surfaced for challenge review because the marker confidence is low or its source trail carries correction-style context.

Attached marker Mount Kalaga National Park Mount Kalaga
Confirmed Official Rockstar source Official group Official material 93% Very high Trust 78/100 No challenge signal

Mount Kalaga official region entry

Rockstar confirms a northern wilderness region with trails, fishing, hunting, and backcountry geography.

Direct Rockstar-published material. Treat it as the strongest available public source for names, visible features, and broad context. It does not guarantee final coordinates, launch-week mechanics, rewards, or hidden systems unless Rockstar says so explicitly. Review refresh due. Open the note for the full review context.

Attached marker Ocean Drive Street Race Vice City
Rumoured Official trailer frame Official group Official material 49% Medium Trust 36/100 No challenge signal

Beachfront road geometry

The wide beachfront boulevard and high-visibility strip are strong candidates for early race and chase routes.

A visible frame from official footage. Strong for what appears on screen, but the location label or map placement may still be inferred. It does not prove permanent activity status, exact spawn rules, or final coordinates without a named official map reference. Review refresh due. Open the note for the full review context.

Attached marker Port Gellhorn Coast Port Gellhorn
Confirmed Official Rockstar source Official group Official material 93% Very high Trust 78/100 No challenge signal

Port Gellhorn official region entry

Rockstar presents Port Gellhorn as a rough coastal economy with motels, shuttered attractions, strip malls, and industrial crime pressure.

Direct Rockstar-published material. Treat it as the strongest available public source for names, visible features, and broad context. It does not guarantee final coordinates, launch-week mechanics, rewards, or hidden systems unless Rockstar says so explicitly. Review refresh due. Open the note for the full review context.

Attached marker Raul Bautista Lockup Port Gellhorn
Trailer-seen Official press-kit asset Official group Official material 66% Medium Trust 63/100 No challenge signal

Raul Bautista heist setup

Official character material positions Raul Bautista around professional robbery work, making his lockup a valuable map evidence node.

A Rockstar media asset or dossier reference. Strong for visual identity, character or place framing, and official marketing context. It is still marketing material, not a full gameplay specification or final map coordinate record. Review refresh due. Open the note for the full review context.

Attached marker Real Dimez Club Circuit Vice City
Trailer-seen Official press-kit asset Official group Official material 71% High Trust 66/100 No challenge signal

Real Dimez music scene

Official Real Dimez material ties the duo to nightlife, performance, and social-video culture across Vice City.

A Rockstar media asset or dossier reference. Strong for visual identity, character or place framing, and official marketing context. It is still marketing material, not a full gameplay specification or final map coordinate record. Review refresh due. Open the note for the full review context.

Attached marker Vice Beach Strip Vice City
Confirmed Official press-kit asset Official group Official material 95% Very high Trust 79/100 No challenge signal

Press-kit beachfront alignment

Multiple official stills show a neon beachfront corridor with Ocean Drive-style hotels, dense crowds, and a strongly east-coast shoreline reference.

A Rockstar media asset or dossier reference. Strong for visual identity, character or place framing, and official marketing context. It is still marketing material, not a full gameplay specification or final map coordinate record. Review refresh due. Open the note for the full review context.

Attached marker Vice City Airport Corridor Vice City
Trailer-seen Official press-kit asset Official group Official material 70% High Trust 66/100 No challenge signal

Aviation and city approach corridor

Official urban and transport imagery suggests an airport approach corridor that will matter for traversal and business routes.

A Rockstar media asset or dossier reference. Strong for visual identity, character or place framing, and official marketing context. It is still marketing material, not a full gameplay specification or final map coordinate record. Review refresh due. Open the note for the full review context.

Attached marker Vice City Core Vice City
Confirmed Official Rockstar source Official group Official material 98% Very high Trust 81/100 No challenge signal

Official Vice City location dossier

Rockstar names Vice City as the main urban hub and anchors several official scenes around its beaches, skyline, clubs, roads, and surrounding districts.

Direct Rockstar-published material. Treat it as the strongest available public source for names, visible features, and broad context. It does not guarantee final coordinates, launch-week mechanics, rewards, or hidden systems unless Rockstar says so explicitly. Review refresh due. Open the note for the full review context.

Attached marker Vice City Grid Reconstruction Vice City
Community-mapped Community mapping Community group Community find 74% High Trust 58/100 No challenge signal

Vice City grid triangulation

Long-running public mapping work aligns skyline, road shape, and camera angles into a usable but non-official city footprint.

Public fan analysis, skyline matching, triangulation, or map reconstruction. Useful for orientation, but not official confirmation. It must stay separated from Rockstar-confirmed material and cannot prove final names, scale, geometry, activities, or coordinates. Review refresh due. Open the note for the full review context.

Attached marker Watson Bay Marina Belt Watson Bay
Community-mapped Community mapping Community group Community find 64% Medium Trust 52/100 No challenge signal

Community marina reconstruction

Public fan maps consistently reserve the bay and marina area east of the city for luxury water traffic and boating activity.

Public fan analysis, skyline matching, triangulation, or map reconstruction. Useful for orientation, but not official confirmation. It must stay separated from Rockstar-confirmed material and cannot prove final names, scale, geometry, activities, or coordinates. Review refresh due. Open the note for the full review context.