Introduction: Rockstar Games' Most Ambitious Map Ever
With GTA 6 set to release on November 19, 2026, Rockstar Games is delivering the most detailed open-world map ever created. The fictional state of Leonida, inspired by Florida, is home to the iconic Vice City — a long-awaited return for fans since Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2002).
This article breaks down every confirmed location from both official trailers (December 2023 and January 2025), verified leaks, and official Rockstar Games statements.
Vice City: The Heart of Leonida
Vice City is the main metropolis of GTA 6, directly inspired by Miami, Florida. The trailers reveal a vibrant city filled with neon lights, Art Deco skyscrapers, and an intense nightlife scene.
Ocean Beach
Vice City's iconic beachfront district. The trailers clearly show a boardwalk running along the beach with colorful Art Deco buildings, reminiscent of Ocean Drive in Miami Beach. This appears to be where Lucia and Jason spend a significant portion of the game.
Confirmed points of interest:
- Beachfront boardwalk with restaurants and bars
- Art Deco hotels
- Outdoor party zones
Downtown Vice City
The financial core of Vice City, featuring modern skyscrapers and office towers. Trailer 2 shows chase sequences through streets lined with high-rises.
Confirmed points of interest:
- Modern office towers
- Elevated highways
- Business district
Little Havana
A district with a strong Cuban cultural identity, directly inspired by Miami's Little Havana neighborhood. Colorful murals and small businesses are visible in Trailer 1.
The Leonida Keys: The Tropical Archipelago
The Leonida Keys are a chain of tropical islands south of Vice City, inspired by the Florida Keys. This is where Jason Duval lives and works for Brian Heder, a local drug runner.
Confirmed features:
- Marinas with fishing boats and yachts
- Coastal roads winding between islands
- Dense tropical vegetation
- Small isolated communities
- Brian Heder's boat yard
The Keys play a central role in the GTA 6 storyline, serving as the base of operations for the smuggling network.
Grassrivers: Leonida's Swamplands
Grassrivers is the swampland area of the state of Leonida, clearly inspired by the Everglades. Trailer 2 shows spectacular sequences of motorboats cutting through shallow waters surrounded by dense vegetation.
Confirmed features:
- Vast stretches of swampland
- Wildlife (alligators spotted in trailers)
- Flat-bottomed airboats
- Isolated rural communities
Port Gellhorn: The Industrial Harbor
Port Gellhorn is Leonida's port and industrial zone. Inspired by the Port of Miami and Fort Lauderdale, it's a strategic hub for both legal and illegal trade.
Confirmed features:
- Docks and warehouses
- Loading cranes and shipping containers
- Industrial zone
- Potential heist mission location
Ambrosia: The Luxury Beach Resort
Ambrosia is an upscale beachside area in Leonida, inspired by Palm Beach. It's the playground of the state's wealthy elite and celebrities.
Confirmed features:
- Luxury oceanfront properties
- Private clubs
- Yacht marinas
Mount Kalaga: The Inland Highlands
Mount Kalaga represents the hilly, mountainous interior of Leonida. It's a more rural and wild area, contrasting sharply with Vice City's urban sprawl.
Confirmed features:
- Hilly, wooded terrain
- Country roads
- Rural communities
Conclusion: A Massive and Diverse Map
The GTA 6 map is shaping up to be the most diverse in franchise history. From Vice City's urban intensity to the wild swamps of Grassrivers, through the paradise islands of the Leonida Keys, Rockstar Games is delivering an unprecedented playground.
Sources: Official Trailer 1 (December 2023), Official Trailer 2 (January 2025), Rockstar Games official press releases.
This article will be updated as new information is revealed by Rockstar Games.
