A dedicated Grand Theft Auto fan is bringing GTA 6’s map to life inside GTA V, creating an early playable version of the much-anticipated game’s world.
GTA Fan Rebuilding GTA 6’s Map in GTA 5
With Rockstar Games remaining tight-lipped about Grand Theft Auto VI, fans have been eager for any new details. While official updates are scarce, YouTuber Dark Space has taken the initiative to recreate GTA VI’s map within GTA V.
Sharing progress updates on X (formerly Twitter), Dark Space has been gradually building Vice Beach and plans to expand into the Venetian Islands next. Given that Rockstar has only released one official trailer for GTA VI, this fan project has become a major highlight for players eagerly awaiting more news.
“Great work KING. Absolutely legendary work, my guy,” commented @hihi15713257.
“Keep up the awesome work! Watching your videos has been a nice refresher from general speculation and clickbait surrounding GTA VI right now,” added @Luxrrrr.
Gta 6 Community map made in GTA 5 – progress update: Vice Beach is nearly done. Adding trees, props, and custom vice city themed models. After which I'll probably make the venetian islands too. pic.twitter.com/KDCsUq06rT
— Dark Space (@Dark_SpaceYT) January 27, 2025
Could Take-Two Shut the Project Down?
Despite the positive reception, there’s an ongoing concern that Rockstar’s parent company, Take-Two Interactive, could shut down the project. The publisher is known for aggressively protecting its intellectual property, having previously taken action against fan-made mods.
Dark Space acknowledged this risk in an interview with IGN, admitting they are “always worried” but believe their project differs from those that have been removed.
“This is a bit different from what I’ve been told by people who also make content like this for FiveM servers,” explained Dark Space.
“The Vice City mod was a whole game remade in GTA IV. Not good for Rockstar. But this? This is just me making my own fan-made map, all within GTA V itself. Any assets are from GTA V itself. A typical practice.”
How Long Will This GTA VI Fan Project Last?
For now, Take-Two hasn’t taken action, meaning Dark Space can continue recreating the GTA VI map inside GTA V. If uninterrupted, this could result in a fully playable fan-made version of the upcoming game’s world—long before GTA VI officially launches.
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As Rockstar’s silence continues, this project is keeping GTA fans engaged while they wait for more official updates.
Would you like to explore GTA VI’s map in GTA V before the game officially releases?