Eastern Gray Squirrel

Nature's hyperactive moving targets.

Field Notes

SMALL GAME

Fast, skittish, and capable of climbing trees.

The Squirrel is the most common mammal you will encounter in the urban parks of Vice City. While they pose zero threat to the player, they are a testament to the detail of Rockstar's world-building.

Inheriting AI from Red Dead Redemption 2 , these animals react realistically to foot traffic and gunfire. Their unique ability is verticality: they are one of the few animals capable of escaping up tree trunks, making them difficult targets for hunters looking to test their aim.

Species Stats

HABITAT
Parks & Forests
Found everywhere from downtown parks to the deep Grassrivers woods.
AGILITY
Climber
Will scurry up the nearest tree if startled by a player.
RESOURCE
Low Value
Yields minimal rewards, mostly hunted for sport or challenges.

Activity Log

Confirmed sightings in official media:

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Trailer 1 (00:10)
Foraging for nuts on a manicured lawn in a Vice City park.
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Trailer 1 (00:30)
Vertical movement mechanic shown as one darts up a palm tree.

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Last updated: February 2026