GTA 6 Map Size Comparison: How Big Is Leonida vs GTA 5, RDR2 and More?
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Original illustration: how the estimated GTA 6 map size compares to GTA 5's Los Santos, based on 2026 community mapping data (not an official Rockstar image).
Ever since Rockstar confirmed Grand Theft Auto 6, one question has taken over every fan forum: just how big is this map going to be? Based on the latest community mapping work, the answer looks like "huge" — current estimates put Leonida at more than 125 square kilometers, over twice the size of GTA 5.
GTA 6 is set to launch on November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, and it's shaping up to be Rockstar's biggest open world yet. But here's the catch: Rockstar itself has never published an official number. Every figure you see online, including the ones in this GTA 6 map size comparison, comes from fan calculations built on trailer footage, engine leaks, and years of patient community mapping work. Below, we break down where these numbers come from, how reliable they really are, and exactly how GTA 6 stacks up against GTA 5, Red Dead Redemption 2, and the rest of the franchise.
- Community estimates put the GTA 6 map at roughly 125–129 km² (about 48–50 square miles) — Rockstar has not published an official number.
- That works out to about 2.4x–2.7x the size of GTA 5's Los Santos map, which measures 75.84 km² (29.28 square miles).
- Some Reddit and GTAForums estimates go even higher, with a few outlier projections reaching 3.5x GTA 5.
- GTA 6 is set in the fictional state of Leonida, home to a modern Vice City plus several confirmed surrounding regions.
- GTA 6 releases November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S; Trailer 3 debuts August 27, 2026, on Netflix.
Background & Leak History
For over a decade, GTA 5's Los Santos held the title of Rockstar's biggest map, at 75.84 km². When Rockstar finally confirmed GTA 6 and its return to a modern Vice City, fans immediately started asking the obvious question: how much bigger would the new map actually be? Since Rockstar has stayed quiet on an exact figure, that job fell to the community.
The main source for GTA 6 map size estimates is a long-running fan effort known as the Vice City Mapping Project, started by a GTAForums user going by DuPz0r. The project cross-references leaked footage, official trailers, and RAGE game engine coordinates to plot out Leonida block by block. A similar project did roughly the same thing before GTA 5 launched in 2013, and it ended up landing close to the real map — which is a big part of why the community takes this current project seriously.
GTA 6 Map Size Leak Timeline
Here's how the GTA 6 map size estimate has evolved, from the earliest leak to where things stand heading into the 2026 launch window:
Map Size Comparison, Explained
Let's separate what's confirmed from what's estimated, because the two get mixed together a lot online. Rockstar has confirmed the setting: the fictional state of Leonida, built around a modern Vice City, with several named regions stretching from Everglades-style wetlands to island chains resembling the Florida Keys. What Rockstar has not confirmed is a size in square miles or square kilometers — that part is 100% community math.
The most-cited figure comes from the GTAForums mapping project, which measured the current build of its fan-made Leonida map at around 125 square kilometers using RAGE engine units, the same units GTA 5's map has already been measured in. That works out to roughly 2.4x to 2.7x GTA 5's total area. It's worth repeating: this is an estimate built from leaked footage and trailer analysis, not an official Rockstar figure.
| Game | Year | Map Size (km²) | Map Size (sq mi) | Size vs GTA 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA III | 2001 | 8.12 | 3.1 | 0.11x |
| GTA Vice City | 2002 | 9.11 | 3.5 | 0.12x |
| GTA San Andreas | 2004 | 38.2 | 14.7 | 0.50x |
| GTA IV | 2008 | 16.14 | 6.2 | 0.21x |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 2018 | ~76 | ~29.3 | 1.00x |
| GTA V | 2013 | 75.84 | 29.28 | Baseline |
| GTA 6 (est.) | 2026 | ~125–129 | ~48–50 | ~2.4x–2.7x |
Figures for GTA III–V and RDR2 are widely-cited community measurements (GTAForums). The GTA 6 row is an unofficial, leak-based estimate as of August 2026 and may change once Rockstar shares real details.
Vice City itself, on its own, is estimated to be less than 20% of the total GTA 6 map — and fan overlays suggest it could still fit the city footprints of San Andreas, GTA IV's Liberty City, and RDR2's Saint Denis inside it, with room to spare.
Based on community map-overlay estimates, 2026Confirmed Regions in Leonida
Based on trailers and Rockstar's official site, GTA 6 is confirmed to include a modern take on Vice City, plus surrounding areas such as Port Gellhorn, wetland areas inspired by the Everglades, and island communities modeled after the Florida Keys. Leak-based maps also reference smaller towns scattered across the state, giving Leonida a genuine "multi-city state" feel rather than one big city surrounded by empty land.
How Big Is That, Really?
Numbers like "125 square kilometers" can be hard to picture, so here's a simpler way to think about it: at the estimated size, GTA 6's map would be in the same ballpark as the city of San Francisco, and noticeably bigger than central Paris. For a game you explore on foot, by car, and by boat, that's a genuinely massive amount of ground to cover.
Reddit & Community Reaction
Since the second trailer, the r/GTA6 community has been picking the map apart frame by frame. A lot of the excitement centers on draw distance — players have noted that distant objects like road signs, cars, and lampposts stay detailed instead of fading out, which makes the world feel more continuous than GTA 5's. Others have shared side-by-side overlays showing how much of the coastline appears fully detailed rather than left empty, and some threads compare specific beach and city shots to argue the map "feels" even bigger than the raw numbers suggest.
Not every reaction is pure hype, though. A recurring theme across Reddit and GTAForums threads is a healthy dose of caution: bigger doesn't automatically mean better if the extra space ends up feeling empty. Plenty of commenters point out that GTA 5's map, while smaller, still gets praised for how densely it's packed with things to do — and they want GTA 6 to prioritize that same density over raw square kilometers.
What's Next
All eyes are now on August 27, 2026, when Trailer 3 debuts on Netflix before hitting Rockstar's YouTube channel and official GTA 6 website. Whether or not it includes new map footage, it's expected to bring the clearest look yet at Leonida so far. From there, expect a steady drip of marketing through the fall as Rockstar builds toward the November 19, 2026 release on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. If you want to keep track of everything else launching around it, our month-by-month 2026 release guide is a good place to bookmark.
