Confirmed
The Setting
GTA VI is set in the state of Leonida (a Florida analogue) with Vice City at its core. Rockstar's official material describes neon-soaked streets, beaches, keys, and wetlands.
Locations
Known Areas
- Vice City — the metropolis itself.
- Vice Beach — beachfront shown in trailers.
- Leonida Keys — island chain from official screenshots.
- Port Gellhorn — industrial port.
- Grassrivers — wetlands region.
Legacy
2002 vs 2026
The original 2002 Vice City was a love letter to 80s Miami. GTA VI's version moves the clock to the mid-2000s — same neon DNA, new era, and a vastly bigger world.
FAQ
Quick Answers
Is GTA 6 set in Vice City?
Yes — Vice City is the center of the Leonida setting, confirmed.
Is it the same Vice City as 2002?
The same city reimagined for a new era, not a remake.
Is the map bigger than the 2002 Vice City?
Almost certainly — the 2002 game was tiny by modern standards, but official sizes are unconfirmed.
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