Rockstar says GTA 6’s new map will blend story and open-world exploration
Rockstar Games explained that Grand Theft Auto VI will feature a larger, multi-region map called Leonida, with a narrative designed to guide players through diverse locations without turning the world into a mere backdrop.
Rockstar Games said its upcoming title Grand Theft Auto VI will use a new, expansive map named Leonida that includes Vice City and several distinct regions such as the Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga National Park. The company aims to make travel an integral part of the experience rather than a simple transition between missions.
Senior Vice President of Narrative Rupert Humphries told Game Informer that the story will "bring the player around the map in a way that feels authentic and interesting" and that while the game cannot take players to every corner, it will allow them to explore most areas and experience the different cultures and atmospheres.
Aaron Garbut, co-studio head at Rockstar North, described Leonida as the studio’s largest map to date, roughly twice the size of the previous Grand Theft Auto V map. He said the team focused on making every part of the world – from rooftops and alleys to interior spaces – feel cohesive and densely detailed so that the environment itself contributes to storytelling.