Grand Theft Auto 6 fans believe its nudist resort was inspired by a real-life location and its owners are already being bombarded with problematic reviews. If there was ever any doubt, GTA 6 fans are everywhere with the new video game from Rockstar Games. They measured oxygen levels in hopes of predicting big reveals, sat through Netflix ads, and now discovered what they believe was the inspiration for one of the many locations they’ll visit in the game this November: Kissimmee, Florida’s Cypress Cove Nudist Resort (via GamesRadar). Fans tracking down the locations behind some of their favorite video game levels is nothing new; Arc Raiders fans did something similar in January. But while research into some games has often resulted in real-world positivity, Cypress Cove Nudist Resort doesn’t enjoy the increased visibility that GTA 6 brings. “For anyone wondering about the suddenly recurring references to ‘Jason Duval,’ ‘Lucia,’ binoculars, a swimming pool, firearms, and other suspiciously similar details, those are references to Grand Theft Auto VI,” the site’s owner said in response to just one of the many reviews that have appeared on the site. Cypress Cove Nudist Resort Google Page recently. “Yes. A video game.” The owner, who has already taken every possible action against the reviews, said the influx of reviews is a “coordinated series of fabricated posts using GTA VI references.” They then allege that some posts were followed by requests that the rest “pay money to change or remove the reviews.” His message went on to say, “we will not pay” and “we will not negotiate,” confirming that he had “documented the reviews and request for payment.” He added: “This activity is reported through the appropriate channels.” “To our actual guests and anyone researching Cypress Cove: Please understand that these posts do not describe genuine guest experiences at our resort,” said Cypress Cove Nudist Resort’s Google representative. “And to whoever’s behind them: We appreciate the commitment to GTA history, but Cypress Cove is located in Florida, not Leonida.” Fans of GTA 6’s Grand Theft Auto 6 vs Real Life Inspiration first learned of a nudist resort in the game, not from Rockstar but from leaks that polluted the internet last month. Despite the lack of an official presentation, the first images provided enough information for viewers to piece together how the developer could have taken its enhanced version of Vice City out of the real world. Whether this is the location Rockstar searched or not, it appears that, for the most part, reviews related to GTA 6 have been removed from the Google page, but the site owner’s message can still be found in some of the more suspicious messages. These include references to leaks, such as a man who “took out his binoculars.” One posted yesterday made a direct reference to GTA 6, saying: “I’ll try to make a reservation on November 19. I’ll be playing GTA 6 for three days straight naked in my RV. Shout out to Rockstar for showing me this gem of a place!” November 19 is, of course, the long-awaited release date for the new Grand Theft Auto game. The 13-year wait has generated a lot of excitement, for better or worse, as players prepare to purchase it on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. GTA 6 fans were also able to track down the location they suspect inspired Jason and Lucia’s apartment, although it’s safe from any kind of review bombing. Michael Cripe Freelance Writer Michael Cripe is a freelance writer for IGN. He is best known for his work on sites such as The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to follow him on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).
