“How big is the GTA 6 map?” is probably the most-asked question about GTA 6 after the release date. Rockstar hasn’t answered it. What it has done is name the state where the game takes place, describe its main areas, and show them in trailers and screenshots. This guide pulls together what’s officially confirmed about the GTA 6 map and setting, separates it from guesswork, and shows you where Vice City fits in a bigger picture.
Quick answer
- Setting: the fictional state of Leonida, which Rockstar built as its take on Florida
- Main city: Vice City
- Official regions: six (Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, Mount Kalaga National Park)
- Map size: not announced
- Official world map: not released
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GTA 6 Map and Setting: The Big Picture
Here’s the thing that surprises some people: GTA 6 isn’t set in just a city. Rockstar describes the setting as Vice City and the surrounding state of Leonida. Vice City is the star, but it sits inside a whole state with beaches, swamps, small towns and wilderness.
Series fans will know Vice City from older games. This one is a modern-day version, and Leonida is Rockstar’s fictional version of Florida. So think sun, humidity, tourist traps, and plenty of places where things can go wrong.
The Six Regions of Leonida
Rockstar names six places: Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga. Each has its own page on Rockstar’s site with a tagline and a short description. Here’s what each one is about.
Vice City
The centerpiece. It’s a glossy, busy coastal city inspired by Miami. Rockstar has named Ocean Beach, Little Cuba, the Tisha-Wocka flea market, Vice City Port and Vice City International Airport. If you’re picturing neon, nightlife and beaches, you’re in the right place.
Leonida Keys
This is an island chain at the southern tip of the state, shown in aerial screenshots as islands linked by causeways. Expect open water, bridges and coastal driving. Jason’s story also connects to the Keys.
Grassrivers
The wetlands. Official material shows swampland with alligators, airboats and stilt houses. It’s the Everglades-style corner of the map.
Port Gellhorn
A faded coastal town. Rockstar describes it as a once-popular vacation spot, full of cheap motels and closed attractions, with a new economy. It’s the grittier side of Leonida, a long way from Vice City’s glamour.
Ambrosia
Inland farm and industry country. It’s tagged as sugar country, and Lake Leonida separates it from Mount Kalaga to the north.
Mount Kalaga National Park
The wild end of the state. It sits on the northern edge and is built around hunting, fishing and off-road trails. It’s the closest thing the map has to remote wilderness.
Is There an Official GTA 6 Map?
Not yet. Rockstar hasn’t published a map size or a world map. It has only confirmed the setting, the main city and the six regions.
You’ll see plenty of maps online anyway. They’re community reconstructions pieced together from trailers and screenshots. Some labels on those maps, such as “Vice Beach” or county names, are community labels, not official ones. They can be fun to look at, but I wouldn’t treat them as the real thing.
The same goes for size claims. You’ll hear that the map is twice as big as GTA V’s, or smaller than some rumor says. Rockstar hasn’t given a number, so any comparison is a guess. Until the studio releases an official map, I’d skip the size debates.
What We Don’t Know Yet
A few things are still open:
- The actual size of the map
- How the six regions connect and how far apart they are
- Whether more regions or islands are still to be named
- How traversal works across such different terrain
My honest guess is that six regions with such different looks means variety is the point. But that’s an opinion, not something Rockstar has stated.
Where to Check for Official Details
Rockstar’s GTA VI page is the place to see the official region descriptions and screenshots. Our trailers guide covers where each region appears in the videos, and our guide to the main characters explains who you’ll meet along the way.
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FAQs
Where is GTA 6 set?
In the fictional state of Leonida, which includes Vice City.
Is Vice City the only city in GTA 6?
No. It’s the main city, but the game takes place across a whole state with six official regions.
How big is the GTA 6 map?
Rockstar hasn’t announced a map size.
Is there an official GTA 6 map?
Not yet. Maps you see online are fan reconstructions.
Is GTA 6 set in modern day?
Rockstar describes it as a modern-day take on Vice City and the surrounding state.
What to Do Next
If you want to explore the GTA 6 map and setting before launch, start with Rockstar’s official region pages and the trailers, and ignore size claims that don’t come from the studio. With the game arriving November 19, the best way to see Leonida is to play it. Make sure your console has room and pre-load when it opens.
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