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The GTA 6 map covers the state of Leonida, Rockstar's take on Florida, with six named regions. GTA 5's map covered Los Santos and Blaine County, a take on Southern California. Rockstar hasn't published official dimensions for GTA 6, but previews after the August Extended Look described Leonida as much larger than GTA 5's map, with more varied landscapes. Here's how they compare.
Key Takeaways
- GTA 6's map is Leonida (Florida). GTA 5's is Los Santos and Blaine County (Southern California).
- Leonida has six named regions. GTA 5 had one city plus its countryside.
- No official size yet, but previews describe GTA 6's map as much larger than GTA 5's.
- Water plays a bigger role in GTA 6: islands, coasts, swamps and waterways.
- You can explore Leonida's regions now on the Vice Atlas interactive map.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| GTA 5 | GTA 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Inspired by | Los Angeles and Southern California | Miami and Florida |
| Main city | Los Santos | Vice City |
| Named regions | Los Santos, Blaine County | Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, Mount Kalaga |
| Landscapes | City, desert, mountains, coast | City, island chain, wetlands, gulf coast, farmland, highlands |
| Official size | Never officially published | Not published; previews say much larger than GTA 5 |
How Big Is the GTA 6 Map?
Rockstar hasn't given a figure. Previews following the Extended Look described it as considerably bigger than GTA 5's, and noted that Vice City alone feels larger and denser than Los Santos. Until Rockstar publishes numbers or players measure it after launch, treat any exact square-mile claim as an estimate.
GTA 5's Map: Los Santos and Blaine County
GTA 5's map was one big city, Los Santos, with Blaine County to the north: desert around the Alamo Sea, Mount Chiliad, Paleto Bay and the Fort Zancudo military base. Much of the north was open countryside, which made the map feel large but sparse outside the city.
GTA 6's Map: Leonida's Six Regions
Leonida spreads the action across more distinct areas. Vice City is the urban heart, the Leonida Keys are an island chain, Grassrivers is swampland inspired by the Everglades, Port Gellhorn is a gulf-coast town, Ambrosia is inland farmland and industry, and Mount Kalaga is wooded highland. That variety is the biggest change from GTA 5.
Explore each on our regions page or jump straight into the interactive map.
Why the New Map Feels Different
- More water: Islands, coastline and swamps make boats and bridges much more important.
- More towns: Several distinct communities rather than one city and scattered villages.
- Denser city: Previews describe Vice City as more packed with people and interiors than Los Santos.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GTA 6 map bigger than GTA 5?
Previews describe it as much larger, but Rockstar hasn't published official sizes.
What is the GTA 6 map based on?
Florida, with Vice City based on Miami.
How many regions does GTA 6 have?
Six: Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga.
Is there a GTA 6 interactive map?
Yes. The Vice Atlas interactive map lets you explore Leonida's regions from official material.
Is Los Santos in GTA 6?
Rockstar hasn't shown Los Santos in GTA 6. The game is set in Leonida.