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Gloriana - Version 12 vs Version 13
Sep 23, 2026, 07:54 AM
Removed an unrelated image that did not match the article
Sep 23, 2026, 09:25 AM
Corrected the name origin (an epithet of Queen Elizabeth I, not a Georgia nickname) and replaced an unsupported plate tagline and peach motif with the plate text seen in Trailer 2
11Overview22Gloriana is a fictional U.S. state located north of Leonida in the world of Grand Theft Auto VI. The state has been identified through license plate designs visible on vehicles in official Rockstar Games screenshots and trailer footage. While Leonida is the game's primary setting, Gloriana establishes geographic context by representing the neighboring state to the north, much as real-world Georgia borders Florida.44Real-World Inspiration66Gloriana is based on the U.S. state of Georgia. The name "Gloriana" echoes Georgia's historical nickname and evokes the grandeur often associated with the American South. The license plates spotted in GTA VI's promotional materials feature "Visit Gloriana" branding alongside design elements that parody Georgia's well-known "Peach State" identity, including peach imagery and Southern-style typography.7+Gloriana is based on the U.S. state of Georgia. Georgia is named after a British king, and Gloriana likewise draws on British royalty: it was an epithet of Queen Elizabeth I. The license plates seen in Trailer 2 and official screenshots vary by year, with text such as Gloriana State, State of Gloriana and Discover Gloriana, and several designs follow historical Georgia plates.88Evidence and Identification1010The primary evidence for Gloriana's existence comes from vehicle license plates. In several official Rockstar screenshots released alongside the game's marketing campaign, vehicles parked or driving through Vice City streets display plates from Gloriana rather than Leonida. This indicates that, like in real life, vehicles from neighboring states regularly appear in the game world. The plate designs are distinct from Leonida plates, featuring different color schemes, typography, and the "Visit Gloriana" tagline.11+The primary evidence for Gloriana's existence comes from vehicle license plates. In several official Rockstar screenshots released alongside the game's marketing campaign, vehicles parked or driving through Vice City streets display plates from Gloriana rather than Leonida. This indicates that, like in real life, vehicles from neighboring states regularly appear in the game world. The plate designs are distinct from Leonida plates, featuring different color schemes and typography, and plate text such as Gloriana State or Discover Gloriana.1212License Plate Comparison1414FeatureLeonida PlateGloriana PlateTaglineGoodtime StateVisit GlorianaColor schemeOrange and white with sun motifGreen and peach tonesInspirationFlorida license platesGeorgia license platesPeach imageryNoYes15+FeatureLeonida PlateGloriana PlatePlate textGoodtime StateGloriana State, State of Gloriana or Discover Gloriana, depending on the yearInspirationFlorida license platesGeorgia license plates1616Geographic Relationship to Leonida1717Gloriana borders Leonida to the north, mirroring the real-world border between Georgia and Florida. The Mount Kalaga National Park area in northern Leonida appears to be situated near this border, based on the mountainous terrain and rural landscape visible in official materials. The transition from Leonida's subtropical flatlands to the more temperate, hilly terrain of the park area suggests proximity to a state boundary.1919Accessibility2121It remains unconfirmed whether players will be able to cross the border into Gloriana during the main game.2323The presence of a distinct Gloriana plate design does show that Rockstar built visual detail for territory outside Leonida. Rockstar has not said whether any of Gloriana is reachable in Grand Theft Auto VI.2525Key Facts2727DetailInformationNameGlorianaReal-world basisGeorgia, United StatesRelationship to LeonidaNorthern neighborIdentified throughVehicle license plates in official screenshotsPlate taglineVisit GlorianaPlayableUnconfirmed28+DetailInformationNameGlorianaReal-world basisGeorgia, United StatesRelationship to LeonidaNorthern neighborIdentified throughVehicle license plates in official screenshotsPlate textGloriana State, State of Gloriana or Discover Gloriana, depending on the yearPlayableUnconfirmed2929Trivia3030The name "Gloriana" is a reference to the historical epithet for Queen Elizabeth I, who was sometimes called "Gloriana."Georgia's real-world nickname is "The Peach State," and the Gloriana license plates incorporate peach motifs in a playful parody of this identity.31+The name "Gloriana" is a reference to the historical epithet for Queen Elizabeth I, who was sometimes called "Gloriana."