GTA 6 Setting

Vice City Reimagined

The Vice City of GTA 6 is a far cry from the neon-drenched 1980s version fans remember. Rockstar has rebuilt the city as a modern metropolis complete with contemporary architecture, a thriving nightlife scene, crowded beaches, and a diverse population. The city captures the unique energy and culture of modern Miami, from its art deco buildings in South Beach to the luxury high-rises of Brickell.

Unlike the original Vice City, which was limited to the urban area and a few surrounding locations, GTA 6's version is expected to be significantly larger and more detailed, serving as the main urban hub of a much bigger world.

The State of Leonida

Beyond Vice City lies the state of Leonida, a diverse region that mirrors the geography of Florida. Players can expect to explore swamps and wetlands reminiscent of the Everglades, rural farming communities, suburban sprawl, stretches of pristine coastline, and highways connecting it all together.

Rockstar has emphasized the scale and variety of Leonida, suggesting an open world that rivals or surpasses the size of GTA V's Los Santos and Blaine County. The environmental diversity creates opportunities for different types of missions and activities across both urban and rural settings.

Map Size and Speculation

While Rockstar has not released official map dimensions, leaks and trailer analysis suggest the world of GTA 6 will be one of the largest open worlds the company has ever created. Early comparisons based on trailer footage indicate the map could be significantly larger than GTA V's, with more interior spaces and vertical exploration.

The inclusion of rural areas suggests Rockstar is aiming for a world that feels lived-in and varied, moving beyond the urban-only approach of some earlier GTA titles while maintaining the density and detail that makes city exploration compelling.

Meet the characters who inhabit this world or check the release countdown to see how long until you can explore Leonida yourself.