GTA VI Map: Every Confirmed Location in Leonida — Vice City, Keys & Beyond
Grand Theft Auto VI is set in the fictional state of Leonida — Rockstar's reimagining of Florida. Based on everything revealed through official trailers, the Rockstar website, and credible reporting, Leonida is shaping up to be the largest and most detailed open world the studio has ever created.
Confirmed Locations
Rockstar has officially confirmed or shown the following areas through trailers and their website:
Vice City
The crown jewel of Leonida, Vice City is Rockstar's version of Miami. First appearing in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2002), it returns with a modern-day makeover featuring neon-lit nightclubs, towering skyscrapers, beachfront properties, and a sprawling urban core. The trailers showcase both the glamorous oceanfront and grittier inland neighborhoods.
Leonida Keys
Based on the Florida Keys, this chain of islands appears in trailer footage showing boat yards, small-town life, and smuggling operations. Character Brian Heder operates from this area, running product through his boat yard — suggesting it plays a significant role in the story's criminal underworld.
Grassrivers
Rockstar's take on the Everglades. The website describes it as one of the "must-see destinations across the sunshine state." Trailer footage shows vast swamplands, airboat docks, and isolated communities. This environment represents a stark contrast to Vice City's urban landscape.
Port Gellhorn
An industrial port city that appears in character profiles for Real Dimez. The name and setting suggest a working-class harbor town, possibly inspired by Port Everglades or similar Florida industrial ports.
Ambrosia
Listed on the official website as an explorable location. Details are sparse, but the name and context suggest a resort or entertainment district — possibly Rockstar's version of Palm Beach or a similar upscale Florida destination.
Mount Kalaga National Park
A natural area shown on the official website, suggesting GTA VI includes wilderness beyond swamps. This could be inspired by areas like Ocala National Forest, offering hiking, wildlife, and off-road exploration.
Map Size Estimates
While Rockstar has not disclosed the exact map size, multiple credible sources suggest Leonida will be approximately 2 to 2.5 times larger than GTA V's Los Santos and Blaine County combined.
For context, GTA V's map is approximately 75 square kilometers. A 2-2.5x increase would put Leonida at roughly 150-190 square kilometers — though raw size is only part of the story. Rockstar has emphasized density and interactivity over sheer scale.
A Living, Breathing World
Based on trailer footage and leaks from the 2022 breach, GTA VI's world features unprecedented levels of detail:
- Dynamic NPC behaviors: Pedestrians with complex routines, not just scripted loops
- Real-time weather: Hurricanes, thunderstorms, and heat waves that affect gameplay
- Wildlife: Alligators in the swamps, marine life along the coast, birds throughout
- Social media integration: In-game social media that reacts to player actions
- Dense interiors: More enterable buildings than any previous GTA title
Environments and Variety
What makes Leonida unique compared to previous GTA settings is the environmental diversity within a single map. Players can transition from:
- Urban downtown Vice City with skyscrapers and nightlife
- Beachfront areas with resorts and boardwalks
- Suburban sprawl with strip malls and gated communities
- The Keys' island chains connected by causeways
- Swamplands with airboats and wildlife
- Rural areas with farms and small towns
- Industrial zones with ports and warehouses
- National parkland with trails and campgrounds
This variety promises a map that feels much larger than its actual dimensions, as each area offers distinctly different gameplay opportunities and visual character.
Online Expansion
Rumors suggest that the GTA Online successor may expand the Leonida map post-launch with additional islands, neighborhoods, and interior spaces — similar to how GTA Online added Cayo Perico. However, nothing has been officially confirmed.
For character details and how the map connects to the story, see our characters guide and trailer analysis.