Quick answer
GTA 6 is set in Leonida, Rockstar's version of Florida, with a modern Vice City at its center. Rockstar has confirmed six regions:
- Vice CityThe big city
- Leonida KeysTropical islands
- GrassriversSwamps & mangroves
- Port GellhornThe forgotten coast
- AmbrosiaSugar & bikers
- Mount Kalaga National ParkWild north
Facts are labeled Official (from Rockstar) or Community (widely reported, not confirmed).
The 6 regions of the GTA 6 map
Vice City
Leonida's main city and the heart of the story.
- Ocean Beach
- Little Cuba
- Tisha-Wocka flea market
Leonida Keys
A chain of tropical islands linked by long bridges.
- Jason and Lucia's first apartment
- Long bridges and coastal highways linking the islands
Grassrivers
A huge, ancient-feeling stretch of swamp and mangroves.
- Mangrove channels and shallow swamp waterways
Port Gellhorn
A former vacation hotspot gone to seed: cheap motels, closed-down attractions and truck stops.
- Run-down motels and shuttered tourist attractions
- Truck stops
- An industrial port and empty strip malls
Ambrosia
Rockstar calls Ambrosia the heart of Leonida: an industrial town where old-school values still count.
- Allied Crystal sugar refinery
- One-Eyed Willie's off-road mod shop at Lake Leonida
- Lake Leonida sits beside Ambrosia
Mount Kalaga National Park
A national landmark on Leonida's northern border.
- Forest, river and backwoods country
All regions at a glance
| Region | Where | Inspired by | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vice City | Southeast coast | Miami | The big city |
| Leonida Keys | Southern island chain | The Florida Keys | Tropical islands |
| Grassrivers | Southwest wetlands | The Everglades | Swamps & mangroves |
| Port Gellhorn | Northwest coast | Florida Panhandle / Panama City Beach | The forgotten coast |
| Ambrosia | Center of the state, by Lake Leonida | Inland sugar country, central-south Florida | Sugar & bikers |
| Mount Kalaga National Park | Northern border | North Florida forests (community-reported) | Wild north |
Other named places in Leonida
Rockstar has named these without saying which region they're in. We'll pin them on the map after launch.
- Leonida Penitentiary: the prison Lucia is held inOfficial
- Watson Bay: home of the Paradise GarageOfficial
- Gambit Bay: a fishing spotOfficial
- Stockyard: Stock 305 clothing and Electric Fang TattooOfficial
- Washington Beach and Shore DriveOfficial
- Rideout Customs (vehicle mods) and Sara's Unisex SalonOfficial
How big is the GTA 6 map?
Rockstar hasn't said. Community mappers have rebuilt Leonida from trailers, screenshots and leaks, and most estimates put it at around twice the size of GTA 5's map or more. The numbers vary a lot depending on whether water is counted. Read how fans built it in our GTA 6 mapping project explainer.
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GTA 6 map FAQ
Where is GTA 6 set?
In Leonida, Rockstar's fictional version of Florida. Vice City, based on Miami, is the main city, but the map covers the whole state.
How many regions are on the GTA 6 map?
Rockstar has confirmed six: Vice City, the Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga National Park.
How big is the GTA 6 map?
Rockstar hasn't published an official size. Community estimates put Leonida at roughly twice GTA 5's map or more, but treat any exact number as a guess.
Is there an official GTA 6 map?
Not a full one online. Rockstar's Collector's Edition includes a souvenir poster with a map of Leonida. We'll add real in-game locations here after launch on November 19, 2026.
What is Leonida based on?
Florida. Vice City mirrors Miami, the Keys mirror the Florida Keys, Grassrivers mirrors the Everglades and Port Gellhorn mirrors the Panhandle coast.