Grand Theft Auto 6's open-world map, encompassing Vice City and its surroundings, has been measured against Rockstar's prior releases in early previews. The new game's landmass substantially exceeds what players encountered in both Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, marking a notable expansion in scope for the studio's signature open-world design. Exact comparisons remain sparse in available coverage, but the early data suggests Rockstar has committed to scaling up the playable space for its next major release.
- GTA 6's map is demonstrably larger than both GTA 5 and RDR2, though specific measurements haven't been widely detailed yet.
- Vice City and the surrounding region form the basis of the expanded play area, building on Rockstar's established approach to world design.
- Map size continues to be a marquee feature of Rockstar's open-world games, with each generation pushing previous boundaries.
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GameRant
· Aug 29, 14:00 UTC
GTA 6's Open-World Map Compared to GTA 5, RDR2
An early preview of Grand Theft Auto 6 reveals how big its open-world map (Vice City and surrounding areas) is compared to GTA 5 and Red Dead 2.
IGN
· Aug 28, 05:35 UTC
How the GTA 6 Map Size Stacks Up to Other Rockstar Games Like RDR2 and GTA 5
Grand Theft Auto 6's map is significantly larger than Rockstar's previous games; here's how it compares to the studio's other titles.