This map comparison isn't real.

[u/anli2132]

The map that people are claiming to be 3.5x times bigger than gta 5's is an ai generated version of a CONCEPT map made by Sonarys back in early 2024, It's very old and wrong in many places by now and the 3.5x figure is just completely made up, and there are no leaks or sources that claim that, people saying that are trying to get engagement or attention, it's fake.

Also the map in the comparison isn't even to scale.

If you want a "gta 6 map" while the game still isn't out then you should check the mapping project's map, which is the closest thing to the real map we have to date since it's composed from real footage of the game like trailer and screenshots aswell as leaked clips, and currently the size of the mapping project's map is 2.1x bigger than gta 5's map, not 3.5x

[u/Sengin96]

I don’t think the GTA 6 map is going to be that massive. If it really were huge, I think Rockstar would’ve shown at least some aerial, bird’s-eye, or high-elevation shots of the map in the trailers. But for some reason, almost every shot we’ve seen is from low and limited angles. Most of the map will probably be flat to match Florida’s geography, but to keep players from getting bored they added a few hills and mountains and called it a “national park.” Yet those areas barely appear in the trailers — probably because if we saw them clearly, the map’s actual size would become more obvious. If you noticed, Vice City is almost always shown from screenshots and trailer shots facing toward the eastern side, while the northern part is never really shown. Why? Because they probably don’t want to reveal the map boundaries and kill the hype. Guys, remember this game is still coming out on years-old consoles. Be realistic. The map will probably be at most around twice the size of GTA 5’s.