GTA 6 is set in the fictional state of Leonida, Rockstar's reimagined version of Florida, with Vice City serving as the primary urban center. Based on trailer analysis and credible leaks, the map is expected to be the largest in GTA history.
Confirmed Locations
Vice City The neon-soaked metropolis returns with a modern makeover. The trailers have shown high-rise buildings, beachfront areas, nightclubs, and sprawling urban neighborhoods.
Key Districts Spotted in Trailers - **Ocean Beach** — The iconic beachfront strip, now with modern architecture - **Downtown Vice City** — Towering skyscrapers and commercial district - **Little Havana** — Cultural neighborhood with authentic atmosphere - **Vice Beach** — Extended coastal area with hotels and boardwalks - **The Everglades** — Vast swamp and wilderness areas outside the city
Leaked Leonida Counties
Recent August 2026 map leaks suggest the state of Leonida will be divided into five distinct counties: - **Lummox County** — Dense forests and northern vegetation - **Kelly County** — Central region - **Leonard County** — Residential and suburban areas - **Vice Dale County** — Greater Vice City metropolitan area - **Mariana County** — Coastal and swamp environments
Map Size Comparison
Based on trailer analysis and insider reports, the GTA 6 map is estimated to be: - **2-3x larger than GTA V's Los Santos and Blaine County combined** - Features both dense urban areas and vast rural/natural landscapes - Includes underwater explorable areas and potentially islands
Dynamic Environment
The map will feature [dynamic weather systems](/articles/gta-6-dynamic-weather-environment), including hurricanes and tropical storms that affect gameplay. Time of day will dramatically change the atmosphere and available activities.