The highly anticipated GTA 6 is expected to launch this year, barring any delays. While Rockstar Games has yet to confirm an exact release date, the game is slated for a fall 2024 release, likely landing between September and November.
As one of the most eagerly awaited releases in gaming history, Grand Theft Auto VI promises to deliver an intricately designed open world, and fans are already speculating about its scope and features. While Rockstar has been tight-lipped, dropping only a reveal trailer so far, fans are determined to uncover more details.
What We Know So Far About GTA 6’s World
Rockstar has confirmed that GTA VI will take place in Vice City and follow the story of protagonists Jason and Lucia. However, details about the open world, gameplay, and other features remain under wraps. This hasn’t stopped the fanbase from piecing together information to imagine what the final game might offer.
Fan Mapping Projects Provide Intriguing Insights
For over a year, the GTA VI Mapping Project has been an ongoing community effort. Fans have analyzed trailers and leaked materials to create a speculative map of the game’s world. While not official, this method has proven surprisingly accurate in the past—for example, similar projects for GTA V closely matched the game’s final map.
Recently, Reddit user Miserable-Way4048 shared an updated version of the fan-made GTA VI map, comparing it to the map of Just Cause 2. The comparison suggests that GTA VI’s world could rival the vast size of the open world in Just Cause 2.
How Big Could GTA 6 Be?
For context, Just Cause 2 offers an enormous open world. According to HowLongToBeat, it takes an average of 86.5 hours to achieve 100% completion in the game. If GTA VI features a map of similar size, it could provide hundreds of hours of gameplay, with ample room for exploration, random events, and detailed activities.
While these comparisons are based on unofficial data, the sheer potential of a sprawling GTA VI map is enough to excite fans.
What Fans Want in GTA 6’s Open World
Discussions online highlight what fans hope to see in GTA VI:
- Realistic physics and customization: Players are eager for improved ragdoll mechanics, detailed car physics, and extensive customization options.
- Dynamic events: Borrowing from the success of Red Dead Redemption 2, fans want a world filled with random events and surprises to keep gameplay fresh.
As Reddit user Diabolical_Mars put it: “I want a big map, but with a lot of random events, like the ones we see in RDR2.”
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While the fan-created map isn’t official, it adds to the growing excitement surrounding GTA VI. If the game’s open world is as expansive and detailed as these comparisons suggest, it could redefine the open-world gaming experience.
For now, fans will have to wait for official updates from Rockstar Games. But one thing is clear—the hype for GTA VI is stronger than ever, and expectations are sky-high.