GTA 6 Map Overview
Based on all available information from leaks, official trailers, and community research, the GTA 6 map is set in the state of Leonida (based on Florida) with Vice City as its main urban center.
Map Size & Scale
Current estimates suggest the GTA 6 map will be approximately 70% larger than GTA 5's Los Santos. The map is divided into six major areas with different environments and population densities.
Main Areas of Leonida
Vice City
The main urban center, based on Miami. Features iconic beaches, skyscrapers, and neon-lit streets where excess rules. All of America's glamor, hustle, and greed are amplified in this city.
Leonida Keys
A party paradise built atop a tropical archipelago (based on Florida Keys). If you've got the cash to flash, this is the place to be, but beware of dangers lurking in the waters.
Grassrivers
The wetlands of Vice City (based on the Everglades). Expect alligators, ancient swamps untouched by human progress, and weird attractions in these untamed lands.
Port Gellhorn
The darker side of paradise (likely based on Tampa or Fort Myers). Home to cheap motels, abandoned malls, and attractions that have seen better days.
Ambrosia
A hub for American history in the heart of Leonida (based on central/south Florida towns). Features the Allied Crystal Sugar refinery, blue collar workers, and biker gangs.
Mount Kalaga National Park
For a walk on the wild side (based on Providence Canyon in Georgia). Offers fishing, hunting, and off-road riding, but also home to hillbilly mystics and paranoid people.
Northern Border
Recent findings suggest the northern region may border another state called "Gloriana" (likely based on Georgia), with Mount Kalaga acting as a natural border between states.
Main Characters
Jason Duval
One of the two main protagonists. Former Army member who wants an easy life but things keep getting harder. Works as a contractor on the side.
Lucia Caminos
The first female protagonist in GTA's main series. Recently released from prison and wears an ankle monitor. Trained fighter whose father taught her to fight as soon as she could walk.
Cal Hampton
Jason's friend. Has some crazy ideas and seems to be involved in Jason's criminal activities.
Notable Characters
Boobie Ike
Local club owner and likely a criminal boss in Vice City.
Dre'Quan Priest
Nightclub DJ and possible crime associate.
Real Dimez
Local rapper in the Vice City music scene.
Raul Batista
Likely involved in the criminal underworld of Vice City.
Confirmed Activities
Fishing
Fish in various waters across Leonida
Mini Golf
Play mini golf at courses in tourist areas
Pool
Play pool in bars and clubs
Basketball
Play basketball at courts around the city
Jet Skiing
Ride jet skis in coastal waters
Kayaking
Kayak through rivers and swamps
Hunting
Hunt wildlife in rural areas
Bodybuilding
Work out at gyms or beaches
Dirt Bike Racing
Race dirt bikes on off-road tracks
Scuba Diving
Explore underwater locations
Underground MMA
Fight in underground MMA tournaments
Drinking Games
Play drinking games at bars
Key Locations & GTA 6 Features
Regions of Leonida
Vice City
Vice City returns as the glittering centerpiece of GTA 6, drawing heavy inspiration from modern-day Miami with its art deco architecture, vibrant nightlife, and distinct cultural neighborhoods.
Ocean Drive
The iconic neon-lit beachfront strip featuring art deco hotels, expensive restaurants, and exclusive clubs. Known for beautiful people, expensive cars, and vibrant nightlife.
Vice Beach
Prime beachfront property with boardwalks, street performers, and luxury high-rises. The epicenter of tourist activity and the playground of the wealthy.
Little Havana
Cuban-influenced neighborhood with authentic restaurants, colorful buildings, and strong community ties. Home to many immigrant families and small businesses.
Downtown Vice
Business district with skyscrapers, financial institutions, and government buildings. Features the Kaseya Center arena and luxury shopping destinations.
Vice City represents the extreme wealth disparity of modern America, with opulent luxury existing alongside struggling communities, all bathed in neon lights and tropical sunshine.
Leonida Keys
Based on the Florida Keys, this chain of tropical islands connected by scenic bridges offers pristine beaches, luxury resorts, and hidden coves for illicit activities.
Key Lento
The largest and most developed of the keys, featuring resorts, marinas, and upscale homes. Popular tourist destination with a laid-back atmosphere.
Seven Mile Bridge
Iconic bridge connecting the main islands, offering spectacular views and serving as a signature landmark of the region.
Smuggler's Cove
Remote area known for illegal activities including drug trafficking and contraband smuggling. Features hidden docks and secluded beaches.
Coral Sanctuary
Protected marine area with vibrant underwater ecosystems. Popular for scuba diving, snorkeling, and illegal fishing operations.
The Leonida Keys represent paradise for the wealthy but also serve as crucial smuggling routes for narcotics and other contraband entering the United States.
Grassrivers
A vast wetland wilderness based on the Florida Everglades, featuring swamps, wildlife, and the untamed beauty of nature.
Airboat Tours
Tourist attraction offering guided airboat rides through the swamps, sometimes doubling as alligator hunting expeditions.
Gator Island
Remote location with the highest concentration of alligators in Leonida. Popular for illegal hunting and home to eccentric locals.
Swamp Village
Small settlement of people living off the grid in stilt houses above the water. Known for distrust of outsiders and self-sufficiency.
Mangrove Maze
Dense network of mangrove trees creating natural water channels. Easy to get lost but perfect for hiding contraband or evading authorities.
Grassrivers represents the last untamed wilderness in Leonida, where nature still holds dominion and humans are merely visitors in an ancient ecosystem.
Port Gellhorn
The darker side of paradise inspired by Tampa or Fort Myers, showing what happens when the tourist boom fades and economic hardship sets in.
Abandoned Mall
Once-thriving shopping center now derelict and serving as a gathering place for gangs, drug dealers, and the homeless.
Motel Row
Strip of budget motels with neon signs and questionable clientele. Known for hourly rates and turning a blind eye to criminal activity.
Industrial Harbor
Working-class port area with shipping containers, warehouses, and blue-collar jobs. Important for the regional economy but plagued by organized crime.
Skyway Bridge
Massive bridge inspired by Tampa's Sunshine Skyway Bridge. An engineering marvel that serves as both transportation and a landmark.
Port Gellhorn shows the reality behind Florida's sunny facade - a struggling working-class area where the American Dream feels increasingly out of reach.
Ambrosia
A rural agricultural town representing America's heartland, centered around the Allied Crystal Sugar refinery and farming communities.
Allied Crystal Sugar
Massive sugar refinery that dominates both the landscape and economy of the area. The primary employer for local residents.
Biker Bar
Gathering place for motorcycle clubs and gangs. Features live music, fighting rings, and serves as a hub for illegal activities.
Farmlands
Vast agricultural areas growing sugarcane, citrus, and other crops. Features migrant worker camps and family-owned operations.
Town Square
Small-town center with municipal buildings, local shops, and community gathering spaces. Shows traditional small-town American life.
Ambrosia represents rural America's struggle between traditional values and economic realities, with hard-working people trying to maintain their way of life despite challenges.
Mount Kalaga National Park
Based on Providence Canyon in Georgia, this northern wilderness area offers outdoor adventures and serves as a natural border between Leonida and the rumored Gloriana state.
Canyon Viewpoint
Scenic overlook offering breathtaking views of the colorful rock formations and deep ravines that characterize the park.
Survivalist Camp
Off-grid community of people preparing for societal collapse. Features makeshift bunkers, weapon caches, and paranoid residents.
Ranger Station
Government outpost monitoring the park and enforcing regulations. Staffed by rangers who may be corrupt or have secrets.
Gloriana Border
State line marking the boundary between Leonida and Gloriana. Features welcome signs and possible checkpoints.
Mount Kalaga represents America's natural beauty alongside the darker elements of rural isolation - people seeking escape from society for both innocent and nefarious reasons.
Confirmed Wildlife & Animals
Alligators
Dangerous reptiles found in swamps and waterways throughout Grassrivers. Can attack players who venture too close.
Crocodiles
Larger and more aggressive than alligators, primarily found in saltwater areas around the Leonida Keys.
Florida Panthers
Rare, endangered big cats that roam the wilderness areas. Shy but potentially dangerous if provoked.
Wild Boars
Aggressive omnivores that travel in groups. Common hunting targets that can charge when threatened.
White-tailed Deer
Common throughout rural areas and forests. Primary targets for hunting activities.
Tropical Fish
Colorful varieties found in coral reefs around the Leonida Keys. Targets for fishing and viewable while scuba diving.
Dolphins
Intelligent marine mammals that can be spotted while boating. May interact with players in specific locations.
Sharks
Dangerous predators in deeper waters. May attack swimmers and divers in certain areas.
Pythons
Invasive species in the Grassrivers region. Can be hunted for bounties as part of environmental conservation efforts.
Flamingos
Iconic pink birds found in shallow coastal waters and lakes. Add visual flair to the environment.
Regional Vehicles
Airboats
Flat-bottomed vessels with giant fans, perfect for navigating the shallow waters of Grassrivers swamps.
Jet Skis
Personal watercraft for high-speed fun in the waters around Vice City and the Leonida Keys.
Luxury Yachts
Opulent boats owned by the wealthy. Can potentially be stolen or purchased as player homes.
Dirt Bikes
Off-road motorcycles ideal for traversing the rugged terrain of Mount Kalaga and rural areas.
Luxury Sports Cars
High-end vehicles commonly seen cruising Ocean Drive and Vice Beach. Status symbols for the wealthy.
Classic Convertibles
Vintage automobiles that capture the 1980s Vice City aesthetic. Popular among nostalgic locals.
Swamp Buggies
Specialized vehicles with massive tires designed to navigate flooded and muddy terrain in Grassrivers.
Pickup Trucks
Common in rural areas like Ambrosia. Practical vehicles for work and transportation across rough terrain.
Unique Gameplay Features
Dynamic Weather System
Features hurricanes, tropical storms, and flooding that can temporarily change the landscape and affect gameplay.
Duo Protagonists
Play as both Jason and Lucia, switching between characters or working together depending on mission requirements.
Enhanced Fighting System
More complex hand-to-hand combat with Lucia's trained fighting skills and underground MMA tournaments.
Property Management
Buy and manage businesses across Leonida, from nightclubs in Vice City to airboat tours in Grassrivers.
Social Media Integration
In-game social media platform that reacts to player actions and can affect reputation in different areas.
Expanded Heist System
Building on GTA 5's heists with more complex planning, execution options, and multi-stage operations.
Character Customization
More extensive options for clothing, accessories, tattoos, and physical appearance for both protagonists.
Improved NPC AI
More realistic civilian and police behavior with enhanced memory systems and situational responses.
Map Legend
GTA 6 Map Size
Based on community analysis, the GTA 6 map is estimated to be:
~70% Larger
than GTA 5's Los Santos
Estimated size: 60+ square miles
Note: Actual size may vary in the final release
Latest Updates
Mount Kalaga Added
Northern landmark confirmed
Leonida Keys Renamed
Previously called "Gator Keys" in mapping project
New Activities Revealed
Fishing, mini golf, kayaking confirmed
Ambrosia Details
Allied Crystal Sugar refinery confirmed
Gloriana State
Speculative northern state based on license plates
About This Map
This interactive map is based on information compiled from:
- Official Rockstar trailers & screenshots
- Leaked development footage
- Community mapping projects
- Official Rockstar website information
Map version: May 2025 - Will be updated as new information becomes available.
GTA 6 Release Date: May 26, 2026