Rockstar set up a special GTA 6 team in Miami to meet with "ex-criminals, law enforcement, club promoters, gun dealers and anyone notorious or influential"

Rockstar established a dedicated research team in Miami for GTA 6, where developers consulted with diverse local figures including former criminals, police officers, nightlife promoters, and weapons sellers to inform the game's world-building. The effort involved both short visits by multiple teams and a longer-term embedded presence in the city.

• Rockstar created a specialized Miami-based research team specifically for GTA 6 development
• Developers met with ex-criminals as part of their research process
• Law enforcement officers were consulted alongside criminal sources
• Club promoters and gun dealers were among the contacted local figures
• The research combined multiple short team trips with a longer-term embedded team

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