The fan projections are holding steady in early 2026, with the community still hyping that ~3x figure as a rounded-up viral number, while the more precise breakdowns from mapping projects land in the 2.5x–2.7x range compared to GTA 5's San Andreas map.
No official Rockstar confirmation (as expected—they love keeping us guessing), but the consensus comes from overlaying trailer footage, 2022 leak coordinates, real Florida geography, and interactive tools like the GTA VI Mapping Project.
Vice City looks denser and bigger than Los Santos alone, plus the added swamps, Keys islands, rural north (Port Gellhorn, etc.), and potential extensions make the full state of Leonida feel massively expanded.
Key Fan Consensus Points
(Early - Realistic range: 2.5x to 2.7x overall size (some calcs hit ~2.16x on stricter land-only measurements, others push higher with full biomes included).
- Why "3x" persists: It captures the vibe—longer travel times, more varied terrain (urban to everglades to islands), rumored high interior density (70%+ enterable buildings), and just how much more there is to explore per drive.
Crossing from the Keys to the northern edges could rival GTA 5's entire map length.
- Exaggerations: 3.5x+ claims are usually from early hype or mis-scaled concepts; grounded overlays debunk those.
- Biggest Rockstar world yet: Even at the lower end, it outscales RDR2 in scope + detail promise.
Expect epic, immersive road trips with way less empty space than GTA 5's desert stretches—more like a living, breathing Florida parody packed into every corner.
Here are the main sources fans are referencing right now for these comparisons:
- Interactive GTA 6 map project:
- Another popular community overlay:
- Screen Rant analysis: (and related map size pieces)
Hype's still at peak levels—Leonida's shaping up to be unforgettable. Which spot from the trailers are you dying to check out first? 🗺️🚀
