GTA 6: Everything to know about the Vice City and Leonida map

The GTA 6 map is set in the fictional state of Leonida, home to the famous city of Vice City. Larger, denser and more interactive than ever, this new playground promises a diversity of environments unprecedented in the franchise, from crowded coastal beaches to the wild swamps of the interior.

🟢 [Official] What Rockstar Games has confirmed

The first trailer and Rockstar's announcements have established several geographical details:

• The return of Vice City: the HD version of the Miami parody sits at the heart of the map, with its neon lights, Ocean Drive (renamed), and wealthy coastal neighborhoods.
• The state of Leonida: the map extends beyond the city. The wider state includes the Grassrivers (inspired by the Everglades), rural areas and Kelly County.
• Unprecedented NPC density: the beaches (Vice Beach) and streets feature bustling crowds. Each NPC appears to have a unique level of detail and animations.

“Welcome to the state of Leonida, home to the neon-soaked streets of Vice City and beyond, in the biggest, most immersive evolution of the Grand Theft Auto series yet.”

— Official Rockstar Games announcement

🟡 [Analysis / Credible leaks] Map size and scale

The well-known community “Mapping Project,” which reconstructs the map using leaked coordinates and landmarks from the trailer, offers staggering estimates:

• A colossal area: the GTA 6 map is reportedly around 1.5 to 2 times larger than Los Santos and Blaine County (GTA V).
• Explorable interiors: the number of buildings players can enter (shops, hotels, pawnshops, nightclubs) is reportedly increasing dramatically, blurring the boundary between outdoors and indoors.

⚪ [Rumors / Theories] A map that evolves over time?

The GTA6 Central community is closely following the theory of a living, changeable world:

• “Project Americas”: early rumors mentioned trips to islands in South America or the Caribbean. Many hope for post-launch map expansions adding new islands (such as a counterpart to the Bahamas).
• Destruction and evolution: certain construction sites or buildings could be built or destroyed as you progress through the story, permanently changing the city's topography.