With Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) officially revealed and set for a 2025 release, GTA 6 map leak have sent fans into a frenzy. The first official trailer, released by Rockstar in December 2023, confirms the return to Vice City along with new locations, landmarks, and a vast, detailed open world that may be the biggest in the series yet.
Let’s break down everything we know so far about GTA VI’s map and locations.
Known GTA 6 Locations (Based on the Trailer)
Here’s a list of all the locations identified from the GTA 6 trailer, along with descriptions of their real-life inspirations.
📍 Vice Dale County (Main City – Vice City)
- NINE1NINE / E11EVEN – Inspired by E11EVEN, a famous 24/7 Miami nightclub. Could be a key nightlife spot in the game.
- Basketball Arena / Kaseya Center – Miami’s Kaseya Center, home to the Miami Heat. It’s uncertain if sports activities will be available.
- Twin-Tower Condo Block / 500 Brickell – A luxurious twin-tower residential building, possibly available for player housing.
- Port Vice City / PortMiami – A major shipping port, hinting at boat chases, heists, and smuggling missions.
- Vice City International Airport / Miami International Airport – The biggest airport in the game, potentially used for missions or heists.
- Colorful Street / Wynwood – Known for its street art and vibrant nightlife, possibly a place for car customization and social activities.
- Nightclub / Club Space – A recreation of Miami’s Club Space, likely to be a key social hub in the game.
- City Island / Biscayne Island – A crucial bridge connection between Vice Beach and Vice City, featuring iconic skyscrapers.
- Vice Beach / Miami Beach – The game’s version of Miami Beach, divided into multiple regions like South Beach and North Beach.
- Art Deco Street / Ocean Drive – A neon-lit boardwalk area filled with clubs, hotels, and a nostalgic Vice City vibe.
- Boardwalk Hotel / Colony Hotel – A famous art deco hotel that could serve as a safehouse or business investment.
- Bayfront Heights / Seafront Apartments – Another potential player-owned condo complex, similar to 500 Brickell.
- Strip Club / King of Diamonds – Based on Miami’s King of Diamonds, a high-profile strip club likely to appear in the game.
📍 Kelly County (Swampland and Coastal Regions)
- Wetlands / Everglades – A swampy region featuring airboats, likely inspired by Florida’s Everglades.
- String of Islands / Florida Keys – A series of islands south of the mainland, possibly accessible by bridges or boats.
📍 Leonard County (Rural Towns and North Florida-Inspired Areas)
- Broadcast Mast / WTVY Tower – A tall radio broadcast tower seen in the trailer, based on a real-life Florida landmark.
- Leonida Department of Corrections / Florida Department of Corrections – The prison where Lucia is introduced, located outside Vice City.
- Port Gellhorn / Small-Town Florida – A rural town featuring a Pawn & Gun shop, possibly an important story location.
- Catalan Boulevard – A named location in Leonard County, though details are unclear.
- Stockyard Downtown – Another small-town area in the game, possibly a farming or industrial hub.
- Hamlet – A quiet settlement, likely a residential or rural area.
- Waning Sands – Possibly a desert-like region within Leonard County.
How Does the GTA 6 Map Compare to the GTA 5 Map?
Rockstar reportedly spent around $2 billion developing GTA 6, and with the latest leaks and comparisons, we’re starting to see exactly where that investment went. Thanks to Reddit user u/StikyLizardStudiosYT, we now have an estimate of the game’s map size, which appears to be about 70% larger than GTA 5’s Los Santos. While Rockstar hasn’t officially revealed the full map, these leaks give us a solid idea of what to expect.
GTA 6 vs. GTA 5 Map Size
When comparing the two maps, it’s clear that GTA 6’s world is significantly larger than GTA 5’s Los Santos and Blaine County. What’s even more notable is how the space is used—GTA 5’s map was dominated by mountains, covering around 60-70% of the terrain, whereas GTA 6 is expected to feature a more diverse and explorable environment with fewer mountains and more detailed urban and rural areas.
Despite its mountainous terrain, GTA 5’s world felt massive at the time of release. Now, with GTA 6 boasting a much larger and denser world—packed with more explorable interiors, surrounding towns, swamps, islands, and improved AI behavior—the scale of gameplay possibilities is set to be bigger than ever.
Rockstar’s massive investment in GTA 6 suggests that players can expect an incredibly immersive and dynamic open world. With so much attention to detail and an expanded, highly interactive environment, the hype for GTA 6 has never been stronger. We’ll just have to wait and see how the final map unfolds!
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