GTA 6’s Vice City Map: Confirmed Locations & Features

The first GTA 6 trailer revealed a neon-lit skyline and palm-lined beaches that signal a return to Vice City, while expanding into fresh rural and coastal regions. Rockstar Games promises a detailed open-world sandbox—its most ambitious yet—blending classic Vice City style with modern Miami influences.

Map Overview

Rockstar has confirmed the core setting as Vice City, its fictional take on Miami. Rather than a simple remake, the game world spans urban districts, wetlands and offshore islands. The map serves as both backdrop and playground, with areas designed for driving, exploration and mission-based gameplay.

Confirmed Urban Locations

Trailer footage highlights several familiar and new urban landmarks:

• Vice City Beachfront: Broad sand stretches and boardwalks, reminiscent of Ocean Drive.
• Downtown Strip: Neon signage, high-rise hotels and nightclubs inspired by Miami’s Art Deco District.
• Sports Arena: A stadium resembling the Kaseya Center, indicating large-scale event missions.
• Arts District: Murals and galleries suggest a vibrant cultural quarter, similar to Wynwood.

These areas promise a mix of main story missions, side activities (optional tasks such as races or thefts) and dynamic events that unfold in the city streets.

New Rural and Coastal Areas

Beyond the city limits, the map includes:

• Everglades-style Wetlands: Swamps with airboat-ready waterways, offering off-road challenges.
• Rural Highways: Open roads connecting farms and small towns, ideal for long-distance chases.
• Island Archipelago: A chain of small islands and bridges inspired by the Florida Keys, opening opportunities for boat travel and hidden collectibles.

These zones introduce varied terrain and side missions, encouraging exploration beyond the urban core.

Map Size and Scope

While Rockstar has not disclosed exact dimensions, trailer scenes show expansive city blocks and dense rural stretches. Compared to GTA V’s Los Santos, the new map appears significantly larger, with a balance of built-up districts and open areas that support both high-speed pursuits and exploratory gameplay. “Open-world sandbox” refers to a game environment where players freely navigate and choose activities at will.

Key Questions for Players

• Will rural areas feature dedicated missions or remain primarily for travel?
• How interactive will major landmarks be—can players enter and engage with venues like the stadium or nightclubs?
• To what extent will vertical exploration (climbing towers, using ropes or vehicles) affect mission design?

Answers to these questions will determine how alive and dynamic the world feels compared to Rockstar’s previous titles.

What Players Can Expect

Fans of open-world design value environments that reward curiosity. GTA 6 aims to merge authentic Miami landmarks with new countryside and coastal gameplay zones. If delivered as shown, Vice City will offer memorable set pieces, hidden secrets and a living world that reflects Rockstar’s track record in sandbox design.