Waning Sands is a town featured in Grand Theft Auto VI. It is located in Leonard County, within the state of Leonida. First revealed in the game's initial trailer, it appears to be a suburban area notable for a large shopping mall. Its name is a likely reference to the real-world issue of beach erosion in South Florida.
Description
Waning Sands was first revealed in the game's first trailer, where its name briefly appears on a road sign in Vice City pointing north. It is also shown directly in an overlooking shot of the area from inside a Tulip, with a shopping mall sign displaying the town's name, confirming that the mall and its surroundings are located within Waning Sands. The presence of Leonard County Sheriff vehicles in the scene indicates that the area is also located in Leonard County.
Development and Influence
The town appears to be inspired by various areas close to the southern border of Broward County, Florida, such as North Miami Beach, and possibly Aventura or Pembroke Pines. The name "Waning Sands" is a direct reference to the high rate of beach erosion occurring in many coastal areas and beach cities of Broward County, which are literal "waning sands". The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has designated Broward County as a critical area of erosion.1
Geography and Environment
Based on trailer footage, Waning Sands is an urban or suburban town situated north of Vice City. Its environment is characterized by commercial developments, including major roads and a large shopping mall complex. As part of Leonida, it is presumed to have a subtropical climate.
Districts / Landmarks / Points of Interest
- "Evergreen" shopping mall
Businesses and Services
- "Evergreen" shopping mall
- Leonard County Sheriff
Events in Grand Theft Auto VI
Waning Sands is featured in the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI . Specific scenes include a highway sign pointing towards the town and an overhead shot of a shopping mall located within its boundaries. No specific missions or plot points are known to take place here yet.
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Trivia
- The name of the town is a play on the environmental issue of beach erosion ("waning sands") prevalent in South Florida, particularly Broward County2, which serves as a real-world inspiration for parts of Leonida.
