map Systems & Mechanics

An exploration of Vice City, surrounding counties, the Florida Keys, the Everglades wetlands, enterable buildings, and dynamic hurricane weather.

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How Map Operates in Grand Theft Auto VI

The State of Leonida is Rockstar's largest and most dense open world to date. Encompassing urban Vice City, surrounding suburban counties, the sprawling Everglades swamps, and tropical offshore keys, Leonida features unprecedented interior density, procedural apartment layouts, volumetric weather systems with street flooding, and a reactive wildlife ecosystem.

Primary Setting
State of Leonida (Vice City)
Biome Variety
Metropolis, Wetlands, Keys, Suburbs
Weather Engine
Volumetric Cloud Banks & Flooding
Map Geography
Vice City & Everglades

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Map Mechanics FAQ

Are more buildings enterable in GTA 6 than in GTA 5?

Yes. Hands-on reports confirm a vastly increased ratio of enterable buildings, including fully modeled shopping malls, pawn shops, convenience stores, clubs, and hotel interiors.

Does GTA 6 feature extreme weather like hurricanes?

Yes. The RAGE 9 weather system simulates volumetric storms that cause soft-body palm tree bending, tidal storm surges, and vehicle hydroplaning on coastal highways.