The Map That Divided Vice City
A seemingly innocuous character artwork for GTA 6 has unleashed fiery debates across the community. The official render of Brian Heder – a new NPC – prominently features him holding a folded map, with visible terrain details sparking intense analysis about the Grand Theft Auto VI game’s scale. While Rockstar hasn’t confirmed its significance, fans are dissecting every pixel for clues.
What the Artwork Reveals (and Doesn’t)
The Visual Evidence
- Coastal outlines matching Vice City’s Florida-inspired geography
- Visible road networks and topographic details
- “Port Gellhorn” label (previously seen in GTA 6 Trailer 2)
- No clear borders suggesting a “full state”
The Fan Divide
Team “Massive Map” argues:
“It’s bigger than GTA V’s entire map!” – @ThanoStarlord
“Realistic car speeds only make sense at this scale” – @Madhannii
Team “Partial Preview” counters:
“Just one island – not the full world” – @jose23xxb
“Similar to GTA V’s pre-release Blaine County tease” – Reddit analysis
ICYMI this is our first look at the GTA VI map pic.twitter.com/rUNv5BtxEd
— GTABase.com (@GTABase) May 7, 2025
Rockstar’s History of Map Teasers
This isn’t the first time artwork fueled speculation:
- GTA V (2013): Trevor’s map artwork showed only desert areas
- RDR2 (2018): Cover art featured a miniature version of the full map
Pattern suggests this is likely a regional preview, not the complete world.
Why Scale Matters
If the artwork hints at the full map, it implies:
Largest GTA Ever: 2x larger than RDR2’s world
Multi-State Potential: Rumored “Leonida” state beyond Vice City
Gameplay Revolution: 1:1 car physics, expanded interiors
But tempered expectations are wise – Rockstar famously over-delivers after launch (GTA V’s map expanded via updates).
Key Details at a Glance
| Feature | Significance | Fan Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Coastlines | Matches Florida/Vice City | Confirms region |
| Road Networks | Denser than GTA V | 35% larger minimum |
| “Port Gellhorn” | Industrial area from trailer | New explorable zone |
| Folded Edges | Hides full extent | Partial view likely |
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What’s Next?
- Trailer 3 (Expected Dec 2025): Likely confirms map scope
- Pre-Order Bonuses: Potential in-game maps for early buyers
- May 26, 2026: PS5/Xbox Series X|S launch
Until Rockstar clarifies, remember: GTA V’s first map teaser showed only 30% of the final world.
“Mapping Project is gonna have it done by Friday” – Fan joke highlighting community’s detective passion