The GTA 6 map takes players to Leonida, a fictional state modeled on Florida. It’s the open-world backdrop for Rockstar’s Bonnie-and-Clyde crime saga starring Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval. At the center of it all sits Vice City, Rockstar’s neon-drenched reimagining of Miami.
Leonida appears to be Rockstar’s largest Grand Theft Auto setting to date, combining dense cities, coastal highways, swamps, islands, industrial towns, and wilderness into one interconnected open world. Players can travel between these regions as they follow Jason and Lucia’s story across the state.
Where Is GTA 6 Set?
Leonida anchors the game, with Vice City serving as its beating heart. The map is confirmed to span multiple counties, each with a distinct look and feel: from dense urban streets to swampy backcountry. Community analysis based on trailers and official artwork suggests Leonida could be significantly larger than GTA 5’s map, but Rockstar has not confirmed its overall size.
Vice City: The Main Hub
Vice City sits in Vice-Dale County, inspired by Miami-Dade County. It includes neighborhoods like Ocean Beach, Little Havana, Little Haiti, South Beach, and the Vice City Port. The city features art-deco hotels, crowded flea markets, a busy international airport, and an elevated transit system inspired by modern Miami.
The Other Confirmed Regions
Leonida Keys: A tropical island chain based on the Florida Keys, connected by long bridges.
Lake Leonida: A massive inland lake connecting several regions.
Grassrivers: A swampy Everglades-style region known for wildlife (alligators included) and smuggling routes.
Port Gellhorn: A gritty, industrial coastal city in Kelly County, described by Rockstar as Leonida’s “forgotten coast.”
Ambrosia: Located in Ambrosia County near Lake Leonida, centered around a sugar refinery and biker gang influence.
Mount Kalaga National Park: A rugged northern wilderness area with canyons, rivers, and hunting trails, echoing Georgia’s Providence Canyon.
Fans have also speculated about a neighboring state called Gloriana, inspired by Georgia, after spotting possible references in trailer footage. Rockstar has not confirmed whether it will appear as an explorable area.
FAQs
- Is Vice City the only city in GTA 6?
No. Vice City is the main hub, but Leonida also includes Port Gellhorn, Grassrivers, the Leonida Keys, and more.
- How big is the GTA 6 map compared to GTA 5?
Community analysis suggests Leonida could be significantly larger than GTA 5’s map, though Rockstar hasn’t confirmed its exact size.
- Will the map expand after launch?
Rockstar has indicated plans to add new missions and locations post-launch.
- Can you explore all of Leonida from the start?
Rockstar has not confirmed whether every region will be immediately accessible. Previous GTA games gradually unlocked areas through story progression, but GTA 6’s final structure remains unknown.
With its diverse regions, upgraded world design, and expanded scale, Leonida is shaping up to be Rockstar’s most ambitious open world yet. More official details are expected as GTA 6’s November 2026 launch approaches.