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Vice City is back, and this time it’s bigger than a single neon-lit strip. GTA 6 is set in Vice City and the wider state of Leonida, Rockstar’s take on modern-day Florida. If you’ve been trying to figure out where the game actually takes place and what you’ll be exploring, here’s the full picture, with the confirmed details kept separate from the fan theories.
The short answer: GTA 6 is based on Florida. The main city is Vice City (a stand-in for Miami), and it sits inside the fictional state of Leonida, which covers beaches, swamps, and smaller towns. That’s confirmed by Rockstar. The exact number of cities and how big the map is haven’t been officially detailed.
What city is GTA 6 based on?
GTA 6’s Vice City is Rockstar’s version of Miami, Florida. The neon signs, the beaches, the Art Deco buildings, the boats and jet skis, and the humid, party-heavy atmosphere all point straight at Miami. We first visited Vice City back in the 2002 game, but this is a full modern rebuild with more than twenty years of technology behind it.
The wider setting, the state of Leonida, is a fictional version of the whole state of Florida. So you’re not limited to the city. Expect swampland, coastal roads, smaller rural towns, and stretches of water connecting it all.
Where is GTA 6 set? The state of Leonida
Leonida is the fictional state that contains Vice City. Based on the two official trailers, here’s what the region looks like it includes:
- Vice City itself, the neon metropolis and the map’s centerpiece
- Beaches and coastline, with a heavy focus on water travel
- Swamps and wetlands, clearly inspired by the Florida Everglades
- Smaller towns and rural areas outside the city
The trailers lean hard into that Florida identity, right down to the flamingos, the airboats, and the sun-baked chaos that Florida is famous for online. Water looks like it matters far more than in past games, which changes how you’ll get around.
A quick note on the leaked region names
You’ll see fan maps online with names like specific counties and towns. Most of those come from the 2022 leak and community guesswork, not from Rockstar. Treat any detailed list of “all the cities in GTA 6” as unconfirmed until the official map is revealed. What’s solid right now is the state (Leonida), the main city (Vice City), and the Florida inspiration.
How big is the GTA 6 map?
Rockstar hasn’t published an official size, so any exact square-kilometer figure you see is an estimate. What we can say is that the map looks noticeably larger and denser than GTA 5’s Los Santos, and a big share of Leonida appears to be water and wetlands. We break down the size question, and how it compares to GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, in our GTA 6 map size comparison.
Why the water matters this time
In GTA 5, water was mostly a backdrop. In GTA 6’s Leonida, boats and jet skis look like they could be essential rather than optional. The city is threaded with canals, the coast is huge, and the swamps are best crossed by airboat. That shift alone could make GTA 6 feel very different to drive and explore. For more on what’s coming, see our GTA 6 cars and vehicles guide.
Is there an official interactive GTA 6 map?
Not yet. Rockstar has not released an official interactive map, and it usually only publishes one closer to launch or after release. Fan-made mapping projects exist, piecing together trailer footage and leaks, but they’re best treated as community estimates rather than accurate guides. Once the official map lands, it becomes far easier to plan properties, businesses, and collectible hunts.
What this means for launch day
A bigger, water-heavy map is worth preparing for. Expect a large download, and expect to spend real time just exploring before you settle into missions. If you want to be ready, our launch day checklist covers everything from storage to pre-loading.
Frequently Asked Questions
What city is GTA 6 based on?
Vice City, which is Rockstar’s version of Miami, Florida. It sits within the fictional state of Leonida, a stand-in for the wider state of Florida.
Where is GTA 6 set?
GTA 6 is set in Vice City and the surrounding state of Leonida. The setting is confirmed by Rockstar and is heavily based on modern-day Florida, including beaches, swamps, and smaller towns.
Is GTA 6 in Vice City?
Yes. Vice City is the main city in GTA 6, returning for the first time since 2002, now rebuilt as a modern open world within the state of Leonida.
How many cities are in GTA 6?
Rockstar hasn’t confirmed a full list. Vice City is the main city, with smaller towns spread across Leonida. Detailed lists of towns online come from leaks and fan guesswork, not official sources.
How big is the GTA 6 map?
There’s no official size yet. The map appears larger and more detailed than GTA 5’s, with a lot of water and wetlands. Any exact figure is an estimate until Rockstar confirms it.
The bottom line
GTA 6 takes you back to Vice City, Rockstar’s Miami, inside the Florida-inspired state of Leonida. The setting and inspiration are confirmed, but the exact map size, the full list of towns, and the official interactive map are still to come. Keep the leaked details at arm’s length, and we’ll update this guide the moment Rockstar reveals the real thing.
