Community Cartography: Mapping GTA 6's World from the Ground Up

Anticipation for GTA 6 has reached a boiling point, especially with the game's release now officially pushed to May 2026. While Rockstar Games remains predictably silent, the GTA fan community is more active than ever, creating intricate interactive maps based on every available clue.

At the heart of this movement are efforts from DuPz0r, kalterapfel123, and the GTA 6 Mapping Discord, whose projects have surged in detail and popularity following the release of Trailer 2 in May 2025.

What These Fan-Made Maps Offer

These interactive maps are built with obsessive care, offering an impressive look into the possible geography of Leonida, GTA’s fictional Florida-inspired state:

Key Features:

  • Hundreds of Points of Interest: Major cities like Vice City, plus towns like Port Gellhorn and Ambrosia
  • Screenshot/Trailer Markers: Click a location to view the matching scene from trailers
  • Speculative Zones: Includes theoretical regions like the Leonida Keys (Florida Keys analog) and the swampy Grassrivers (Everglades)
  • Rumored States: Fan theories include Gloriana, a possible northern region bordering Leonida
  • Map Scale Comparisons: Estimations show GTA 6’s map could be 2.5–3x larger than GTA V
  • Advanced Filters: Some maps (like those hosted on GTAup.de) let users sort locations by landmarks, activities, or biome

Highlights:

  • GTA 6 Release: May 2026 for PS5 & Xbox Series X/S
  • Fan Projects: Interactive maps by GTA Mapping Discord, DuPz0r, and others
  • Based On: 2022 leaks, trailers, screenshots, and Florida’s real geography
  • Features Include: POIs, trailer markers, speculative towns, and size comparisons
  • Bonus: Search filters, region overlays, and community collaboration
  • Caution: Not official; based on educated speculation

Why You Should Explore These Maps Now

Even though these maps are speculative, diving into them can be surprisingly rewarding:

  • Get Geographically Oriented: Understand where cities, islands, highways, and wilderness areas might be
  • Plan Your Future Gameplay: Visualize your first car chase, scenic flight, or criminal empire
  • Fuel Your Hype: Engage in speculation about possible missions, safehouses, or multiplayer zones
  • Connect With the Community: These maps are collaborative—contribute sightings or map pins, and discuss with fellow fans

A Word of Caution: Speculation vs. Reality

While these maps are grounded in careful research—including trailer analysis and real-world geography—they are still fan creations, not officially verified by Rockstar.

It’s also important to remember:

  • Rockstar has issued takedown requests for leak-based mods
  • These maps are safe as long as they avoid direct use of leaked internal files
  • The final in-game map may differ significantly, and Rockstar is famous for its surprises

So treat these maps as your interactive GTA 6 wishlist, not gospel.

The Road to Leonida Starts Here

Until Rockstar pulls back the curtain fully, these fan-driven interactive maps are your best tool for pre-launch exploration. Whether you’re tracking neon-lit streets in Vice City or theorizing over mysterious inland towns, the community’s passion is painting a vivid picture of what GTA 6 might offer.

The countdown to May 2026 is on—so why not get a head start on your virtual tour of Leonida?

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