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Young and old, tall or short, tattooed, pierced, or modified with plastic surgery; dressed in throwback Hawaiian shirts, sharp suits, luxury fashion, or muddy combat gear – every inhabitant of Grand Theft Auto VI's Leonida has been meticulously considered. Behind every neighbourhood, character, and outfit lies years of research, observation, and world-building. From Vice City's Little Cuba to the wilderness of Mount Kalaga's National Park, the people who inhabit Leonida are more varied, expressive, and rooted in their surroundings than ever before. For Rockstar Games, authenticity is about creating a world that feels truly lived in. For the New Idols Issue, we speak to the creative minds shaping one of entertainment’s most ambitious virtual worlds – read the full cover story: dazeddigital.com/life-cultur…