GTA 6 Map Size Compared to Previous Games: How Big Will Vice City Be?
Rockstar Games has finally confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will bring players back to Vice City and beyond, but one question dominates the community: how big is the GTA 6 map compared to previous titles like GTA 5, San Andreas, and Vice City?
In this article, we’ll break down what we know so far, how leaks line up with Rockstar’s official trailer, and what fans can expect when exploring GTA 6’s massive new world.
The GTA 6 Map: What We Know So Far
- The first official trailer shows Vice City and surrounding rural areas, confirming that the map extends far beyond Miami-inspired urban sprawl.
- Based on leaked development footage and community analysis, the GTA 6 map appears to be at least 2–3 times larger than GTA 5’s Los Santos.
- Unlike previous games, GTA 6 will feature denser interiors and more interactable spaces, meaning size isn’t just about land area—it’s about depth of detail.
GTA 6 vs. GTA 5 Map Size
- GTA 5’s Los Santos & Blaine County: ~49 square miles (in-game scale).
- GTA 6’s Vice City & Leonida State (rumored): Estimated 70–90 square miles, making it the biggest GTA map ever.
- Rockstar has emphasized realism and immersion, suggesting more unique landmarks and less “empty space.”
In other words, you’ll spend less time crossing deserts and more time exploring packed neighborhoods, highways, and coastal towns.
How It Compares to Classic Titles
- GTA: Vice City (2002): ~5 square miles.
- GTA: San Andreas (2004): ~36 square miles.
- GTA 5 (2013): ~49 square miles.
- GTA 6 (2025): Projected 70+ square miles, plus explorable interiors and richer NPC behavior.
This means the new Vice City will be over 10x bigger than the original Vice City from 2002.
Why Bigger Doesn’t Just Mean Better
A larger map is exciting, but Rockstar isn’t just scaling up for the sake of size. Here’s what sets GTA 6 apart:
- Interiors: More shops, clubs, and apartments you can enter.
- Dynamic NPCs: Crowds that behave more realistically, making Vice City feel alive.
- Diverse Environments: From Miami-inspired beaches to Florida swamps and highways.
This focus on density and detail could make GTA 6’s world feel more alive than any open-world game to date.
Final Thoughts
While Rockstar hasn’t confirmed the exact size of GTA 6’s map, all signs point to the most ambitious open world in Grand Theft Auto history. Whether you’re cruising down neon-lit Vice City streets or exploring the Everglades, the scale promises to redefine what players expect from an open-world game.
Stay tuned—we’ll update this page as soon as Rockstar releases new footage or official details.
