Community Mappers Released Revised GTA 6 Map
The latest Version 16 map update provides a refined estimation of the virtual Leonida land area.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Geography
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Community mappers have released Version 16 of their project tracking the geography of the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6. This update utilizes new source material to provide a more precise calculation of the virtual landmass.
Why it matters
These fan-led cartography projects allow enthusiasts to visualize the scale of massive virtual environments before an official release. The revisions ensure the community database better reflects the scope of the game's setting.
The project uses a 1 by 1 kilometer grid for measurements across total map dimensions of 21 by 20 kilometers. The estimated land area is now 85.6 square kilometers, down from 110 square kilometers in the previous version.
The players
Rockstar
Rockstar is the video game developer and publisher responsible for the Grand Theft Auto series.
The details
The project team updated the scale and shape of the Leonida region by incorporating footage from an official Extended Look and leaked material from August 18. The map features revisions to specific locations including Vice City, Key Lento, Hamlet, Capri, and Ambrosia.
Timeline
Source material for the update was leaked on August 18.
Version 16 of the community map was released on September 21, 2026.
The Big Picture
The project follows a pattern set by previous community efforts to estimate map sizes by comparing the new 85.6 square kilometer figure to the roughly 50 square kilometer size of its predecessor, the fan-led mapping of the Grand Theft Auto 5 game world.
Users can interact with the revised geography via the GTADB and State of Leonida platforms to zoom into specific locations. This update provides players with a more accurate sense of the game's scale and regional distribution before launch.
The takeaway
The reduction in estimated land area highlights the complexity of interpreting virtual environments from promotional footage. These maps serve as a collaborative tool for the community to anticipate the scale of future open-world titles.
Further reading
Learn more about how researchers and enthusiasts document spatial data in the Geography section.
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