GTA 6 Map Explained: Size, Locations, Leaks, and Features (2025 Guide)

Rockstar Games is finally bringing us Grand Theft Auto 6, and the hype is through the roof. The developers have spent nearly a decade building this game, reportedly with a budget of $2 billion, making it the most expensive video game ever made.
While Rockstar hasn’t released the full map yet, leaks, official trailers, and fan reconstructions have revealed a lot of exciting information. In this detailed guide, we’re covering everything we know so far about the GTA 6 map, including confirmed cities, leaked areas, in-game features, and rumored expansions.

What Is the Setting of GTA 6?

GTA 6 is set in a fictional U.S. state called Leonida, which Florida heavily inspires. The main city in the game is Vice City, Rockstar’s version of Miami. From the neon lights and beachfront to swampy wetlands and wildlife, the game will feel like a digital version of real-life Florida.

In the first GTA 6 trailer, we see:

• Vice City’s glowing nightlife
• Packed beaches and highways
• A strong focus on realism and environmental detail
• Leonida State Police patrol cars, confirming the state name

GTA 6 Map Size: Is It Bigger Than GTA 5?

Yes, the GTA 6 map is estimated to be 70% bigger than GTA 5. The Los Santos map was massive when it launched in 2013, but much of it included mountains and rural areas. GTA 6, on the other hand, focuses on more:

• Urban cities
• Explorable interiors
• Diverse biomes like forests, beaches, and swamps
• Modern transport systems

A comparison by Reddit user u/StikyLizardStudiosYT using leaked coordinates suggests GTA 6’s landmass and detailed explorable area is nearly double what we had in GTA V.

Confirmed Cities and Counties in GTA 6

Vice-Dale County (Miami-Dade Inspired)

This area is the heart of Vice City, filled with famous Miami-style locations and coastal vibes.

• Vice City (Miami) – The main hub
• Vice Beach – A vibrant beach district
• Little Havana and Little Haiti – Cultural zones
• Ocean Beach – Iconic strip with clubs and crowds
• Crosstown, Hamlet, Belville, Rockridge, Ekanfinaka, Leaf Links
• Venetian Islands
• Vice City International Airport
• Vice City Port
• Washington Beach

Leonard County (Inspired by Broward County)

• Waning Sands – Possibly modeled after Aventura or Pembroke Pines

Kelly County (Western Florida Influence)Port Gellhorn – Likely inspired by Panama City

Other Confirmed Locations on the GTA 6 Map

• Grassrivers – A swampy Everglades-style region
• The Keys – A tropical island chain like the Florida Keys
• Yorktown
• Lake Leonida – A large central lake
• Red Hill Forest
• North Beaches and South Beach
• Malibu Club – Return of the legendary nightclub
• Military Base
• Monument of Leonida – Possibly a GTA version of a national landmark

Gameplay Features and World Details

Rockstar is pushing boundaries with in-game realism and immersion:

City Life and Interiors

• Fully accessible interiors like:
  • Strip clubs and nightclubs
  • Restaurants and fast-food joints
  • Hotels and motels
  • Supermarkets, pawn shops, gun stores
  • Vice City Metro Station
• Interactive features:
  • Working elevators
  • Functional trams with airport stops
  • Realistic apartment interiors for the two protagonists
  • Hotel pool parties and music events (e.g., “Kington Hotel”)

Wildlife and Environment

Leaked charts show a variety of wildlife in GTA 6:

• Alligators, bears, snakes, raccoons, frogs, birds, dogs, and rodents
• Toxic waste areas
• Rich natural landscapes, swamps, beaches, and forests

Map Created by the GTA Mapping Community

Although Rockstar hasn’t revealed the official map, the GTA VI Mapping Project by fans on Discord and Reddit has created highly accurate map renditions using leaked footage and trailer analysis.

These fan-made maps were built using:

• GPS coordinates
• In-game landmarks
• Road signs and directions
• Building positions
• Flight paths

This is similar to how the GTA V map was uncovered before its release by users on GTA Forums back in 2013.

Will More Cities Be Added to GTA 6?

According to multiple reports and industry insiders:

• GTA 6 will likely launch with one massive map, but new cities and locations may be added through future updates
• Rockstar is shifting to a live-service model, similar to games like Fortnite or Call of Duty: Warzone
• Expansions could introduce new regions, events, and possibly missions in South America

This means GTA 6 could get map-changing events and seasonal content updates, keeping the world fresh and dynamic over time.

🇧🇷 Rumored: A South American City in GTA 6?

Some rumors suggest GTA 6 might include a second city inspired by Rio de Janeiro. While this isn’t confirmed, it fits with the story involving drug trafficking and would offer a totally different climate, architecture, and culture for missions.

Could GTA 6 Combine All Previous Cities?

Rockstar has said in the past that they dream of making a game where all GTA cities — like Liberty City, Vice City, and Los Santos — exist in one game. While this may not happen at launch, it’s not off the table in future updates or expansions, especially with the rumored GTA metaverse.

Conclusion:

Grand Theft Auto 6 is set in Leonida, a fictional state based in Florida, with Vice City (Miami) as its main city. The map is expected to be 70% larger than GTA 5, packed with urban areas, beaches, swamps, and explorable interiors. It features multiple counties like Vice-Dale, Leonard, and Kelly and includes locations like Grassrivers (Everglades), The Keys, Port Gellhorn, and Lake Leonida.

The game offers dense wildlife, interactive public transport, and realistic interiors such as clubs, hotels, supermarkets, and apartments. Leaks also suggest future updates may expand the map with new cities, including a rumored South American city.

Rockstar may adopt a live-service model like Fortnite, allowing the map to evolve. This makes GTA 6 the biggest but potentially the most dynamic GTA map ever made.