GTA 6 returns to Vice City with the franchise’s most ambitious map yet. This analysis covers leaked details, map size, and what players can expect from Rockstar’s 2025 release. Check our GTA 5 guide for comparison.
Confirmed Map Features
Vice City Downtown 🏛️
- Modern skyscrapers
- Vice Beach boardwalk
- Cultural districts (Little Haiti, Little Havana)
- Port Gellhorn industrial area
Surrounding Regions
- Everglades: Swamp exploration
- The Keys: Island chain
- Leonida countryside: Rural Florida
- Homestead: Farming communities
Size Comparison Table
| Game | Map Size | Setting | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTA 6 | ~127 km² | Vice City | 2025 |
| GTA 5 | 127 km² | Los Santos | 2013 |
| RDR 2 | 75 km² | Wild West | 2018 |
Key New Features
Dynamic Weather:
- Hurricanes affect gameplay
- Real-time flooding
- Seasonal changes
More Interiors:
- Shopping malls
- Apartment buildings
- Nightclubs & restaurants
Transportation:
- Multiple airports
- Complex highway system
- Waterways crucial for exploration
Leak Analysis
✅ Confirmed from 2022 Leaks:
- Vice City main location
- Dual protagonists (Lucia & Jason)
- Modern 2020s setting
- Florida-inspired environment
- Next-gen graphics engine
❓ Rumored:
- Possible Liberty City connection
- South American locations
- Cayo Perico integration
Classic vs Modern
2002 Vice City: 9 km², 1980s, single island
2025 GTA 6: 127 km², modern era, multiple regions
Iconic Locations Returning
- Ocean View Hotel (modernized)
- Malibu Club (updated nightclub)
- Vice Beach (expanded)
- Downtown (complete rebuild)
Gameplay Impact
Larger map means:
- More vehicle variety needed
- Water transport essential
- Multiple climate zones
- 100+ hours for full exploration
For more vehicle tips, see our GTA San Andreas vehicles guide.
Release Information
Official:
- Announced: December 2023
- Release: 2025
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC (later)
Map Reveals:
- Trailer 1 showed limited areas
- More reveals expected in 2024-2025
Online Mode Implications
GTA 6 Online will feature:
- Businesses across entire map
- Region-specific activities
- Dynamic weather events
- Properties in multiple districts
Check our GTA Online heist guide for current strategies.
Conclusion
GTA 6’s Vice City represents Rockstar’s most ambitious project. Combining modern Miami aesthetics with Florida’s diverse landscapes, the game promises unprecedented exploration opportunities. Whether cruising Vice Beach or exploring the Everglades, GTA 6 will redefine open-world gaming in 2025! 🎆