GTA 6 vs GTA 5: Leonida’s massive map, new duo, and everything else

GTA 6 lands 19 November 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and it’s bringing a map that stretches across the whole fictional state of Leonida—way bigger than Vice City ever was.

#Quick-fire comparison

#Leonida vs Los Santos: the map showdown

The GTA 6 map vs GTA 5 is a step-change. GTA V stuck to Los Santos and Blaine County; GTA 6 drops you into Leonida, a sunshine state built on Florida vibes.

Rockstar’s officially named six regions for the GTA 6 map: Vice City (Miami stand-in), Leonida Keys (Florida Keys), Grassrivers (Everglades), Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga National Park. The full GTA 6 map isn’t out yet, but Rockstar will ship a downloadable Leonida map at launch.

Wikipedia reckons the GTA 6 map is three times the size of Red Dead Redemption 2, but Rockstar hasn’t confirmed any direct comparison to GTA V. Exact size? Still unconfirmed.

Recent leaks add more spots. Notebookcheck and MMOEXP spotted a poster for the collector edition “The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection” on Instagram, hinting at new areas like Lummox County, Goose Key, Pelican Valley, Moreau, Manzana, Southwind and Key Lento. None of these are official.

#Meet Jason & Lucia: Bonnie & Clyde 2.0

GTA 6 swaps the single-player formula for Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, a crime duo playing out Bonnie & Clyde’s story. Lucia is the first mandatory female lead in the main series, and you can toggle their relationship—team up in free roam or split for solo runs.

#Consoles & tech

Day-one platforms are PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Xbox One players can stream it via Xbox Cloud Gaming on day one. No PC version has been announced.

Unlike GTA V, which Rockstar later upgraded to PS5/XSX|S in 2022, GTA 6 is built from the ground up for ninth-gen consoles using the RAGE engine.

#Do you need GTA V to enjoy GTA 6?

Nope. Every mainline GTA stands on its own—new story, new leads, new world. You can jump straight into GTA 6 without ever touching GTA V. A few Easter eggs will reward long-time fans, especially those who remember Vice City back in 2002.

#FAQ

#Is GTA 6’s map bigger than GTA V’s?

Not confirmed. Rockstar hasn’t compared it directly to GTA V, according to Explosion Network. Wikipedia claims it’s three times the size of Red Dead Redemption 2.

#What new areas show up in GTA 6 leaks?

Leaked poster art spotted by Notebookcheck and MMOEXP lists Lummox County, Goose Key, Pelican Valley, Moreau, Manzana, Southwind and Key Lento. Rockstar hasn’t confirmed any of them.

#Which consoles get GTA 6 at launch?

PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on 19 November 2026, plus Xbox One via Xbox Cloud Gaming.

#What’s the price of GTA 6?

Still unconfirmed. Only the collector box merch leaked at $399.99 without the game, per MMOEXP.

#Will GTA 6 have an online mode?

Not confirmed yet in our sources.

#The bottom line

• GTA 6 launches 19 November 2026 on PS5 & Xbox Series X|S
• The map covers the entire state of Leonida, not just Vice City
• Six areas confirmed officially; more from leaks still unconfirmed
• New leads: Jason & Lucia
• No need to have played GTA V

Updated 13 November 2026