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Scuba Diving
September 23, 2026 at 09:27 AM
Removed shipwreck, cave, underwater camera and hazard features with no source for this game; limited equipment notes to what the official diving screenshot shows
Scuba diving is a confirmed side activity in Grand Theft Auto VI that allows players to explore the underwater environments around Leonida. Official screenshots released by Rockstar Games alongside Trailer 2 (May 6, 2025) depict a fully equipped diver swimming through an ocean teeming with marine wildlife near the Leonida Keys. Scuba diving also appears in the free-roam activity montage of the Extended Look, the gameplay showcase released on August 27, 2026.
The following information has been confirmed through official Rockstar materials, including the GTA VI website and the 70+ screenshots released alongside Trailer 2.
Scuba gear: At least one official screenshot shows two divers equipped with full scuba gear, including oxygen tanks, masks, and flippers, swimming near a coral reef alongside a sea turtle.
Marine wildlife: The official screenshots depict a variety of underwater life including eels, sea turtles, coral formations, and schools of fish.
Leonida Keys setting: Rockstar's official description of the Leonida Keys describes the area as having "some of the most beautiful and dangerous waters in all of America," directly tying the scuba diving activity to this tropical archipelago region.
Enhanced swimming: Flippers visible in the screenshots suggest that players will swim faster while wearing scuba gear compared to the default swimming speed.
Equipment | Expected Function |
|---|---|
Oxygen tank | Shown in the official diving screenshot |
Diving mask | Provides clear underwater visibility |
Flippers | Increases swimming speed while diving |
Official screenshots show one underwater environment so far: the coral reefs around the Leonida Keys.
Official screenshots prominently feature coral reef environments populated with colorful fish, sea turtles, and eels. The Leonida Keys are based on the real-world Florida Keys, which are home to the third-largest barrier reef system in the world. Rockstar's recreation appears to reflect this ecological richness, with dense coral formations and diverse marine populations.
Rockstar's description of the Leonida Keys calls them "some of the most beautiful and dangerous waters in all of America," but Rockstar has not described any hazards specific to divers, such as oxygen limits, currents or shark attacks.
Scuba diving is one of several water-based activities confirmed for GTA VI. Related activities include kayaking, fishing, jet skiing and general swimming, several of which also appear alongside scuba diving in the Extended Look. The game's emphasis on water sports and aquatic environments reflects the tropical Florida setting, where water is a central part of the landscape and culture.