GTA 6 takes place in Leonida, Rockstar’s fictional version of Florida, with a modern Vice City (Miami) at its heart. Rockstar has officially named six regions. Here is what each one is, what it is based on in real life, and what kind of gameplay it promises.
The 6 confirmed regions of the GTA 6 map
| Region | Real-world inspiration | Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Vice City | Miami | Skyscrapers, beaches, nightlife, neon |
| Leonida Keys | Florida Keys | Islands, long bridges, boats |
| Grassrivers | Everglades | Swamps, mangroves, airboats, alligators |
| Port Gellhorn | Old Gulf Coast port town | Run-down motels, strip malls, docks |
| Ambrosia | Lake Okeechobee sugar country | Sugar refinery, fields, rail yards |
| Mount Kalaga National Park | None in Florida (fictional mountains) | Forests, trails, hunting, off-road |
Vice City
The centrepiece of the map. Vice City returns for the first time since GTA Vice City (2002) and Vice City Stories, but now as a modern city: beaches like Ocean Drive, high-rises, a port, an airport and crowded nightlife. Expect the densest streets Rockstar has ever built.
Leonida Keys
A chain of islands linked by long bridges, inspired by the Florida Keys. Rockstar has shown Jason living and working here at the start of his story, with boats, bars and smuggling routes.
Grassrivers
Rockstar’s take on the Everglades: huge wetlands, mangroves and hidden waterways full of wildlife. Airboats and boats will matter here more than cars.
Port Gellhorn
Described by Rockstar as Leonida’s forgotten coast — tired motels, empty strip malls and a working port. A rougher side of the state, far from Vice City’s glamour.
Ambrosia
Inland industrial country beside Lake Leonida, dominated by a giant sugar refinery. Factories, railways and biker territory suggest plenty of missions here.
Mount Kalaga National Park
Real Florida is flat, so Rockstar invented mountains in the north. Mount Kalaga plays the role Mount Chiliad had in GTA 5: hiking, hunting, off-road driving and amazing views.
How big is the GTA 6 map?
Rockstar has not published an official size. Fan mapping projects estimate Leonida could be around twice the size of GTA 5’s map, but treat any number as an estimate until launch on November 19, 2026.
Is there another state in GTA 6?
Some fans believe a second state could appear later, but nothing has been confirmed by Rockstar. For now, the playable world is Leonida.
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FAQ
Where is GTA 6 set?
In the fictional state of Leonida (based on Florida), with Vice City (based on Miami) as the main city.
How many regions does GTA 6 have?
Six confirmed: Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga National Park.
Is the GTA 6 map bigger than GTA 5?
It appears larger and denser, but Rockstar has not confirmed an official size.
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