Map Overview
GTA 6 is set in Leonida, Rockstar's fictional reimagining of Florida. The map is anchored by Vice City — a modern-day Miami — but extends across the entire state with swamps, suburbs, rural farmland, island chains, and mountain parkland. It's the largest and most diverse open world Rockstar has ever created.
The map is estimated to be 1.5x to 2x larger than GTA V's, but the real story isn't just size — it's density. More enterable buildings, more interactive NPCs, more distinct neighborhoods, and a dynamic weather system that reshapes the landscape in real time.
All Confirmed Locations
Through official screenshots, trailers, and Rockstar's website descriptions, six major areas have been confirmed:
Vice City
CONFIRMEDReal-world inspiration: Miami, Florida
The beating heart of Leonida. Rockstar describes it as "still the sun and fun capital of America — the glamour, hustle, and greed of America captured in a single city." Key areas include Ocean Beach (pastel art deco hotels and white sand), Little Cuba (bustling panaderías), the Tisha-Wocka flea market, and VC Port — "the cruise ship capital of the world." The city features a Metro system, nightclubs, hotels, restaurants, pawn shops, and extensive enterable interiors.
Leonida Keys
CONFIRMEDReal-world inspiration: Florida Keys
A chain of tropical islands connected by bridges, extending south from the mainland. Rockstar's character bio confirms Jason "ended up in the Keys," making it a story-relevant location. Expect marinas, beach bars, isolated hideouts, and crystal-clear waters. The Keys will likely offer a completely different atmosphere — slower, more dangerous, and isolated from Vice City's urban chaos.
Grassrivers
CONFIRMEDReal-world inspiration: The Everglades
Vast wetlands and swamps teeming with wildlife, including alligators. This area represents the wild, untamed side of Leonida — airboat territory, trailer parks, rural communities, and a stark contrast to Vice City's glamour. Expect drug labs, hidden stash houses, and off-the-grid characters. The dynamic weather system could make this area particularly dangerous during hurricane events.
Port Gellhorn
CONFIRMEDReal-world inspiration: Sebring / Central Florida
Located in the western part of the map, Port Gellhorn features the Port Gellhorn International Raceway (inspired by real-life Sebring Raceway). This area promises high-speed racing action and rural encounters. The raceway is a monumental feature and could be a hub for vehicle-related missions and side activities.
Ambrosia
CONFIRMEDReal-world inspiration: Central Florida agricultural region
An agricultural area featuring the Allied Crystals production plant (a parody of Dixie Crystals sugar company). Screenshots show sugarcane field burning — a real-world harvesting practice — adding to the environmental realism. Also includes an Amtrak-inspired station and a water tower in the Spring area. Ambrosia could play a significant role in the storyline given its prominence in official materials.
Mount Kalaga
CONFIRMEDReal-world inspiration: Northern Florida highlands / state parks
A mountainous national park defining Leonida's natural northern boundary. This area provides the game's wilderness element — forests, hiking trails, wildlife, and potentially remote cabins or compounds. Mount Kalaga could serve as a location for escape missions or off-grid criminal activity.
Speculated Locations & Features
- Leonida Penitentiary — Directly mentioned in Lucia's character bio. Likely an early-game location tied to her backstory.
- Gloriana (second state) — Spotted on in-game license plates. Inspired by Georgia, possibly bordering Leonida to the north. Could appear in DLC or post-launch updates.
- Underwater areas — With RAGE 9's real-time water physics, expect explorable underwater environments, shipwrecks, and diving opportunities.
- Multiple airports — At least one major commercial airport (Vice City International) and smaller regional strips.
Map Size Compared to GTA V
While exact measurements aren't available, multiple credible sources estimate GTA 6's map at 70% to 100% larger than GTA V's. However, the more important metric is density and interactivity:
- More enterable buildings — Shops, restaurants, nightclubs, hotels, and homes
- Dynamic NPC ecosystems — Characters with daily routines, not just wandering pedestrians
- Vertical depth — Skyscrapers, subways, and underground areas add dimension beyond horizontal scale
- Environmental variety — From urban core to swamps, farmland, islands, and mountains within one map
- Dynamic weather impact — Hurricanes flood streets, alter traffic, and change mission conditions
Getting Around Leonida
With a map this large, Rockstar has redesigned the movement system. Expected travel options include:
- Personal vehicles and car customization (massively expanded)
- Vice City Metro system (urban rail transit)
- Taxi hailing and ride services
- Air travel between regions
- Boats and watercraft for coastal/Keys navigation
- Airboats for Grassrivers/swamp exploration
Map FAQ
How big is the GTA 6 map?
Estimated 1.5x to 2x the size of GTA V's map, with significantly more enterable buildings, diverse environments, and interactive NPCs.
Is GTA 6 set in Vice City?
Vice City is the central hub, but the game spans the entire state of Leonida — including keys, swamps, farmland, and mountains.
Will the map expand after launch?
Rockstar has hinted at post-launch expansions. License plate evidence of a second state (Gloriana) suggests potential future map additions.
Can you explore underwater?
With RAGE 9's advanced water physics, underwater exploration is highly expected, though not officially confirmed.
Updated April 2026. This guide will be expanded with full interactive mapping once GTA 6 launches November 19, 2026.