GTA 6 is set in Leonida, Rockstar’s fictional version of Florida, and it is the biggest map the studio has ever built. Rockstar has officially confirmed six regions – Vice City, the Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga National Park – but it has not given an exact size in square kilometres. Here is what the GTA 6 map actually contains, how big it is reported to be, and what the latest previews revealed about how it plays.
GTA 6 Map: The Short Answer
The GTA 6 map covers the state of Leonida, a Florida-inspired world built around Vice City and five other regions. Journalists who watched 90 minutes of live gameplay at Rockstar North this month were told the playable area is roughly twice the size of GTA 5’s map, and that Leonida’s total landmass is close to GTA 4, GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2’s maps combined, as VGTimes summarised. Those comparisons come from the previews – Rockstar itself has only called it its largest and densest world.
All Six Confirmed Regions of Leonida
These are the regions Rockstar has named on its official site and in the trailers. The real-world inspirations are what fans and press widely recognise from the footage, not an official Rockstar list.
| Region | What it is | Real-world inspiration |
|---|---|---|
| Vice City | The main city – beaches, nightlife and downtown towers | Miami |
| Leonida Keys | Chain of tropical islands linked by long bridges | Florida Keys |
| Grassrivers | Swamps, mangroves, airboats and alligators | The Everglades |
| Port Gellhorn | Run-down beach and port town on the gulf coast | Panama City Beach area |
| Ambrosia | Inland industrial heartland with refineries and biker culture | Central Florida |
| Mount Kalaga National Park | Forests, trails and canyons in the north | North Florida / Providence Canyon |
Vice City
Vice City is the heart of the map and where most of the trailers were set. Early estimates suggest Vice City alone may be around twice the size of GTA 5’s Los Santos. Expect the neon beachfront, high-rise downtown, clubs and plenty of smaller neighbourhoods in between.
Leonida Keys
The Keys stretch south of Vice City as a string of islands joined by long bridges. Think boats, seaside bars, small beach towns and some of the best driving views in the game.
Grassrivers
This is Leonida’s wetland – mangroves, swamps and wildlife. Trailers have shown airboats and alligators here, and previews mention that you can examine and log wildlife across the state.
Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga
Port Gellhorn is the gritty coastal town with a fading beach-resort feel. Ambrosia is the industrial inland area with factories and biker gangs. Mount Kalaga National Park in the north brings forests, hiking trails and canyons – the closest GTA 6 gets to Red Dead-style wilderness.
How Big Is the GTA 6 Map?
There is no official number, so be careful with any site that quotes an exact square-kilometre figure. Here is what the reporting actually says:
| Claim | Source type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Playable map about 2x GTA 5 | October hands-off preview at Rockstar North | Reported by press |
| Leonida’s landmass close to GTA 4 + GTA 5 + RDR2 combined | Same preview | Reported by press |
| Vice City about 2x Los Santos | Earlier previews and fan mapping | Estimate |
| “An order of magnitude more” handcrafted interiors | Rockstar developers in the preview | Reported quote |
The more important point from the previews is density. Rockstar told journalists it focused on many more enterable interiors and a busier world rather than just empty space. Earlier coverage from the August Extended Look also described Leonida as “very big” without any official figure, as VICE’s round-up of the previews noted.
How Getting Around the Map Works
The map is big, so how you travel matters. Here is what the previews described:
- Ride-share and delivery apps: a Ryde Me app works as a kind of fast travel, and a Scooter Bros app reportedly brings your car to you within seconds, with your weapons stored in the trunk.
- Public transport: Leonida has working buses and trains.
- Fuel and engine health: vehicles reportedly have fuel and engine-health gauges, so long drives through the Keys are not completely free.
- Weather: clouds move with wind and humidity, roads stay wet after rain and pedestrians run for shelter – small things that make each region feel different.
The Map and the New Police System
The map also changes how chases work. According to the October preview, police build a description of you – your clothes, whether your partner was with you, whether a camera caught you and what weapon you carried – and that shows up as icons under your wanted level. Changing clothes, splitting up from your partner or dropping your weapon can help you shake it off. Police also use stinger strips and K9 units, and expensive cars may carry trackers.
So knowing the map – where the clothing stores, safehouses and back roads are – will matter more in GTA 6 than in GTA 5.
Is There an Official Interactive Map?
Not from Rockstar yet. The fan-made interactive maps you see online are built from trailer screenshots, leaks and the in-game map shown in previews. They are useful for spotting landmarks, but they are not official and some details will change once the game is out. The real map will be inside the game’s phone and pause menu on launch day.
If you are planning a launch-night session, also check what time GTA 6 unlocks in your region and how much storage the game needs, because a map this size is a big part of why the download is so large. For a sense of how many hours it takes to see it all, read how long GTA 6 is.
FAQ
How many regions are in the GTA 6 map?
Rockstar has confirmed six regions: Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga National Park.
Is the GTA 6 map bigger than GTA 5?
Yes. Journalists at Rockstar North’s October preview reported the playable map is roughly twice the size of GTA 5’s. Rockstar has not published an exact size.
Is GTA 6 only set in Vice City?
No. Vice City is the main city, but the game covers the whole state of Leonida, including islands, swamps, small towns, industrial areas and a national park.
Can you go inside more buildings in GTA 6?
According to developers quoted in the preview, GTA 6 has many more handcrafted interiors than earlier Rockstar games, though there is no official count.
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