Quick, honest answers to the most common questions about the GTA 6 map. We keep the same discipline as the rest of the site: confirmed Rockstar facts are stated plainly, and anything that comes only from leaks is labelled as unverified.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the GTA 6 map set? The GTA 6 map is set in the fictional US state of Leonida, a modern reimagining inspired by Florida. This is confirmed by official Rockstar trailers.
What is the main city on the GTA 6 map? Vice City, Rockstar's take on Miami, is the confirmed main city of the GTA 6 map. It's the urban heart of Leonida.
How big is the GTA 6 map? There is no official square-kilometre figure. In August 2026, Rockstar's head of development Rob Nelson reportedly told the YouTuber TGG that the map is about twice the size of GTA 5's and three times Red Dead Redemption 2's. Exact km² totals online are fan estimates. See our map size page for the full breakdown.
Is the GTA 6 map bigger than GTA 5? Yes, according to Rockstar's head of development, who reportedly put it at roughly twice GTA 5's map, with Vice City alone about twice the size of Los Santos. The exact area is still unpublished. Read more on the map vs GTA 5 page.
Is Vice City confirmed in GTA 6? Yes. Vice City is officially confirmed and featured heavily in Rockstar's GTA 6 trailers as the main city. See the Vice City guide.
What real-life place is the GTA 6 map based on? Leonida is based on Florida, and Vice City is based on Miami. The wetlands echo the Everglades and the islands echo the Florida Keys. More on the map vs real life page.
What cities and towns are on the GTA 6 map? Vice City is the main city. Rockstar has also named Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, Grassrivers, the Leonida Keys and Mount Kalaga National Park as major areas, plus smaller places such as Watson Bay and Washington Beach in its edition descriptions. Other settlement names come only from leaks and are unverified. See the cities page.
Is the leaked GTA 6 map real? Leaked and datamined "full maps" are not official. They're fan reconstructions built from the 2022 leak and trailer footage, and Rockstar has confirmed none of them. See the leaked map page.
When is the GTA 6 map coming out? With the game, on 19 November 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Digital pre-load starts on 12 November 2026. Rockstar has not released a top-down map before launch, and neither the Extended Look nor the launch trailer showed one. Our launch-day guide covers how to prepare.
How do I use the interactive GTA 6 map? Open the homepage, then drag to pan, scroll or pinch to zoom, and tap markers to read about each place. Confirmed locations and leaks are tagged differently so you always know what you're looking at. Tick "Mark visited" in a popup to keep track of places you have explored; the ticks stay in your browser only.
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