How big is the GTA 6 map? It’s estimated at 118 to 132 square miles.
That figure comes from community mappers, not Rockstar itself.
Mappers pulled the number from two official trailers. It makes Leonida roughly 2.5 times larger than GTA 5’s map.
GTA 5’s combined Los Santos and Blaine County measured about 49 square miles at launch in 2013.
Six regions are confirmed by name in Leonida:
- Vice City
- Leonida Keys
- Grassrivers
- Port Gellhorn
- Ambrosia
- Mount Kalaga National Park
This guide breaks down where the 118-132 figure comes from. It also compares Leonida to GTA 5, other open-world games, and what the size means for travel time.
GTA 6 Map Size: The Numbers So Far
Rockstar has not published an official square-mileage figure for the GTA 6 map.
The widely cited estimate is 118 to 132 square miles. It comes from community mapping projects, not Rockstar.
Mappers measured coastlines, roads, and landmarks across GTA 6’s two official trailers. That includes footage from the Trailer 3 Netflix reveal.
Their projects converge on a map roughly 2.4 to 2.7 times GTA 5’s size.
GTA 6 map size means the total explorable landmass of Leonida.
Analysts calculate it by comparing shared landmarks and roads between GTA 6’s trailers and GTA 5’s known map.
The current working estimate lands between 118 and 132 square miles, or 300 to 340 square kilometers.
Quick facts on the current estimate:
- Estimated range: 118 to 132 square miles (300-340 km²)
- Multiplier vs. GTA 5: approximately 2.4x to 2.7x
- Source of the estimate: community trailer analysis, not Rockstar
- Regions confirmed by name: six
- Status as of this update: unconfirmed by Rockstar
Reddit user anli2132 published one of the more detailed breakdowns. The math found a 2.7x difference including Leonida’s northern reaches.
Without those reaches, the multiplier drops to 2.4x. The figures come from a community map comparison thread cited by GrandTheft.gg (2026).
Rockstar has confirmed the game’s November 19, 2026 release date. It has stayed silent on exact map dimensions through every trailer so far.
That gap between a confirmed release date and an unconfirmed map size matters. It’s worth remembering before comparing GTA 6 to GTA 5 directly.
GTA 6 Map Size vs. GTA 5: Side-by-Side Comparison
GTA 6’s estimated map is about 2.5 times larger than GTA 5’s.
GTA 5 shipped in 2013 with a combined Los Santos and Blaine County map. That map measured roughly 49 square miles.
It held the “biggest Rockstar map” title for over a decade. Scaling it by the 2.4x-2.7x multiplier researchers derived from GTA 6’s trailers produces the 118-132 square mile range.
Feature comparison means measuring both games on the same criteria side by side.
GTA 5’s map covered one city and surrounding countryside across roughly 49 square miles.
GTA 6’s estimated map spans six named regions across roughly 118 to 132 square miles. Rockstar has not confirmed an official figure yet.
| Metric | GTA 5 (2013) | GTA 6 (2026, estimated) |
|---|---|---|
| Map size | ~49 sq mi (~127 km²) | ~118-132 sq mi (~300-340 km²) |
| Size multiplier | 1x (baseline) | ~2.4x-2.7x |
| Named regions | 1 city + county (Los Santos, Blaine County) | 6 (Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, Mount Kalaga National Park) |
| Setting | Fictional California (San Andreas) | Fictional Florida (Leonida) |
| Map size source | Official, measured post-launch | Community trailer analysis, unofficial |
For a deeper look at how much has shifted between titles, see CrossPlayWire’s breakdown of GTA 5 to GTA 6: how much has changed.
Raw square mileage only tells part of the story. What actually fills those 118 to 132 square miles matters just as much.
The Six Confirmed Regions of Leonida
Rockstar has named six distinct regions that make up the state of Leonida.
Vice City anchors the map as the main urban hub. It’s styled after Miami, with neighborhoods like Ocean Beach, Little Haiti, and Little Havana.
The other five regions surround it with distinct biomes. They range from swampland to coastline to mountain wilderness, based on official trailer footage.
Leonida region means one of the six named areas Rockstar has confirmed.
Each region uses a different biome, from dense urban streets to open wetland.
Together the six regions form a single continuous state. No loading screens between them have been confirmed.
The six confirmed regions:
- Vice City — the main urban hub, styled after Miami, Florida
- Leonida Keys — a tropical island chain styled after the Florida Keys
- Grassrivers — Everglades-style wetlands and swamp terrain
- Port Gellhorn — a coastal town with a rougher, crime-heavy feel
- Ambrosia — an industrial region with factories and refineries
- Mount Kalaga National Park — mountain and forest wilderness in the north
Vice City’s culture and characters run deeper than its skyline. CrossPlayWire’s GTA 6 story and characters coverage looks at who inhabits each of Leonida’s regions.
Knowing the six regions exist is one thing. Knowing which parts Rockstar actually confirmed versus what the community inferred is a separate, more important distinction.
Confirmed vs. Speculative: What Rockstar Has Actually Said
Rockstar has confirmed the six region names but not the map’s exact dimensions.
The two official trailers name Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, and Mount Kalaga National Park directly. Rockstar’s promotional materials repeat those same six names.
What Rockstar has not done is publish a square-mileage figure or a to-scale map. It also hasn’t confirmed the 2.4x-2.7x multiplier repeated across gaming coverage.
Confirmed status means Rockstar stated it directly in official trailers or press materials.
Speculative status means the community calculated or inferred it from footage analysis.
Region names sit in the confirmed column. Exact square mileage sits in the speculative column.
What’s confirmed vs. still speculative:
| Claim | Status |
|---|---|
| Six named regions exist | Confirmed (official trailers) |
| November 19, 2026 release date | Confirmed (official Rockstar statement) |
| 118-132 sq mi total size | Speculative (community trailer analysis) |
| Map is ~2.5x bigger than GTA 5 | Speculative (community math, widely repeated) |
| No loading screens between regions | Speculative (inferred from trailer transitions) |
A similar confirmed-versus-rumored gap exists around other GTA 6 features. CrossPlayWire’s explainer on whether GTA 6 supports crossplay walks through what Rockstar has and hasn’t said there too.
With the confirmed facts isolated from the estimates, it’s worth checking how 118-132 square miles stacks up against other open-world games.
How GTA 6’s Map Size Compares to Other Open-World Games
GTA 6’s estimated map would be one of the largest Rockstar has ever built. It would not be the largest in gaming overall.
Red Dead Redemption 2’s map measured close to 30 square miles of usable land. That was at launch in 2018, smaller than GTA 5’s.
Some flight- and vehicle-focused sandbox titles still outsize even GTA 6’s high-end estimate. Few match its promised density of interiors and activities per square mile, though.
Open-world map size means the total explorable land area a game offers players.
Density means how much detail and interior access fills that land area.
GTA 6’s estimated 118-132 square miles pairs a large map with reportedly high interior density. That claim comes from retailer listing language, not confirmed specs.
Rough size comparison for context:
- Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018): ~30 sq mi
- GTA 5 (2013): ~49 sq mi
- GTA 6 (2026, estimated): ~118-132 sq mi
- Just Cause 3 (2015): ~400 sq mi (sparser density, fewer interiors)
Raw acreage isn’t the whole comparison. A large map with few interactive locations plays smaller than a denser one.
Several retailer product listings emphasized “massive” interior access alongside the map’s footprint, per ScreenRant’s coverage of those listings (2026).
Size and density set the stage. What actually changes for the player at the controller is the next question.
What a Bigger Map Means for Gameplay
A map 2.5 times larger than GTA 5’s changes how players move through the world.
Longer distances between regions typically mean more time in vehicles. They also mean more reliance on fast travel or transit systems.
There’s more room for random encounters along the way, too. Leonida’s regions span swamp, coast, and mountain terrain rather than one dense metro area.
Bigger map means longer average travel time between points of interest.
Rockstar historically offsets this with faster vehicles, aircraft, and boats as the story progresses.
The practical outcome is a world that feels like a road trip across a state. It’s a different feel than driving across one city.
What a larger map likely changes for players:
- Longer average drive times between missions and regions
- Greater reliance on planes, boats, and possibly public transit
- More biome variety packed into a single playthrough
- More opportunities for random world events during travel
- Mission structures likely built around regional hubs rather than one city center
A bigger, denser world also puts more load on hardware. CrossPlayWire’s PS5 Pro vs. PS5 comparison breaks down whether the upgraded console is worth it for a map this size.
Gameplay impact is where the map-size conversation gets real for players. It’s also where reader interest tends to shift toward tools rather than just articles.
Tracking the GTA 6 Map as More Details Emerge
The GTA 6 map story is not finished. Rockstar is expected to release more trailers before the November 19, 2026 launch.
Each new trailer has historically added detail. That detail lets community mappers refine their size and region estimates.
That’s why the 118-132 square mile figure has shifted since early 2026. It may shift again before launch.
CrossPlayWire is building an interactive Leonida map feature for this site. It’s planned to let readers explore the six confirmed regions and layer in new details as Rockstar reveals them.
It is not live yet, but it is in active development as part of this site’s map coverage.
Interactive map tool means a browser-based map readers can explore region by region.
It is planned to compile confirmed locations, trailer landmarks, and community-sourced points of interest in one place.
The goal is a reference that updates alongside new Rockstar trailers rather than going stale after one leak cycle.
What the planned CrossPlayWire interactive map aims to include:
- All six confirmed Leonida regions, mapped and labeled
- Known landmarks pulled directly from official trailers
- Size comparisons against GTA 5 and RDR2 you can toggle on and off
- Update log tracking what changed with each new trailer
For the latest on when the game itself arrives, check CrossPlayWire’s GTA 6 release date and news hub. It tracks the countdown to November 19, 2026 and any schedule changes Rockstar announces.
Until Rockstar releases an official map, every figure in this article remains an estimate. That includes the 118-132 square mile range — the best available community-verified approximation, not a locked-in fact.
Conclusion
So, how big is the GTA 6 map? The current estimate is 118 to 132 square miles, built from six confirmed regions.
That’s roughly 2.5 times bigger than GTA 5’s 49 square miles. The number comes from community analysis of Rockstar’s own trailers, not from Rockstar directly.
Treat it as the best current approximation, not a locked specification. Rockstar could confirm a different figure at any time before launch.
The most useful next step is bookmarking a source that updates as Rockstar reveals more. CrossPlayWire’s GTA 6 release date hub is where those updates land first, alongside the map coverage as it develops.
FAQ
How big is the GTA 6 map in square miles?
The GTA 6 map is estimated at 118 to 132 square miles. This comes from community analysis of official trailers, not a Rockstar-published figure. That places Leonida at roughly 2.4 to 2.7 times the size of GTA 5’s map.
How big is the GTA 6 map in km²?
The GTA 6 map is estimated at roughly 300 to 340 square kilometers. That figure converts directly from the 118-132 square mile community estimate. Rockstar has not confirmed an exact kilometer measurement.
Is the GTA 6 map bigger than GTA 5?
Yes, GTA 6’s estimated map is roughly 2.5 times bigger than GTA 5’s. GTA 5 measured about 49 square miles at launch in 2013. GTA 6’s estimated 118-132 square miles would make it the largest map Rockstar has built.
Is the GTA 6 map bigger than Red Dead Redemption 2?
Yes, GTA 6’s estimated map is larger than Red Dead Redemption 2’s. RDR2 measured close to 30 square miles of usable land at its 2018 launch. GTA 6’s estimated 118-132 square miles would make it roughly four times larger than RDR2’s map.
Has Rockstar officially confirmed the GTA 6 map size?
No, Rockstar has not published an official square-mileage figure for the GTA 6 map. The widely cited 118-132 square mile estimate comes from community analysis of official trailers, not a Rockstar statement. Rockstar has confirmed the six region names and the November 19, 2026 release date.
What regions are in the GTA 6 map?
GTA 6’s map, Leonida, includes six confirmed regions: Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, and Mount Kalaga National Park. Vice City serves as the main urban hub. The other five regions cover coastal, wetland, industrial, and mountain terrain.
Will there be an interactive GTA 6 map?
CrossPlayWire is planning an interactive Leonida map feature that will let readers explore all six confirmed regions. It is not live yet and is in active development. Community-made interactive maps already exist elsewhere, built from trailer footage and leaks.
