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How to use the interactive GTA 6 map
The interactive map of Leonida is a community-built tool that organises every confirmed location from official GTA VI material into a single, filterable view. It is not an official Rockstar product, and it does not claim to be one. What it offers is a practical way to track what has been…
The interactive map of Leonida is a community-built tool that organises every confirmed location from official GTA VI material into a single, filterable view. It is not an official Rockstar product, and it does not claim to be one. What it offers is a practical way to track what has been identified so far — and what remains unconfirmed before the release on November 19, 2026 [1].
This guide explains the mechanics: the five point categories, the filters, the visible-marker counter, the submission form, and the deliberate limits of what the map will show before launch. Reading time: 7 min.
Five point categories on the map of Leonida
The map splits every submitted point into exactly five categories, each with its own marker colour. The categories are missions, activities, shops, safehouses, and collectibles. The colour is the first piece of information you get about a point before opening it, so the mapping is worth learning: missions are pink, activities turquoise, shops purple, safehouses yellow, and collectibles orange.
The category set is closed. A sixth category cannot appear through the submission form, because the list is defined in the portal code rather than in user data. This keeps the map consistent even as the number of points grows.
| Category | Marker colour | What it usually marks |
|---|---|---|
| Missions | pink | a place identified as a story-mission scene |
| Activities | turquoise | leisure, side pursuits, a venue |
| Shops | purple | a retail or service point |
| Safehouses | yellow | a building submitted as shelter for the leads |
| Collectibles | orange | a small item to find in the field |
Point categories on the Leonida map and their marker colours
Category filters on the GTA 6 map and the visible counter
The filters sit above the map as five buttons, each showing its own category count in brackets. One click switches a category off; another click brings it back. On the right side of the bar, a counter reads "Visible: X / Y", where X is the number of markers after filtering and Y is the total number of points in the database. All five categories start switched on.
Filtering is the main way to reduce noise. In dense areas such as Vice City, switching off three categories can turn an unreadable cluster of markers into a clear view of one neighbourhood. The buttons also work from the keyboard and announce their state to screen readers, so the filter does not depend on a mouse.
What a marker shows once you click it in Vice City
Clicking a marker opens a popup with three elements: the point name, its category, and a description, provided the person who submitted it wrote one. The marker itself is a teardrop eighteen pixels across, anchored by its lower tip exactly on the coordinates. When points sit close together — a dozen metres apart in central Vice City is common — zoom in before clicking, and aim at the tip rather than the middle of the shape.
The popup does not include a source link for every point. Some entries carry source information, such as the Thrillbilly Mud Club, which is described as a Rockstar official mud racing park [2]. Where that information exists, it appears in the point details. Where it does not, the point is still visible, but its status as confirmed or speculative depends on the category and the available evidence.
How to submit your own point to the Leonida map
Submitting a point goes through the POI submission form rather than the map itself. The form requires four fields: a name between 3 and 100 characters, a category from the list of five, a latitude between 24 and 27, and a longitude between -82 and -79. The description is optional and holds up to 500 characters.
The coordinate bounds are deliberate. They cover the strip of real Florida that Rockstar used as the template for the state of Leonida, so a point outside that rectangle is rejected before it reaches the database. Every submission lands in a queue with pending status and becomes public only after review. Moderation plus hard coordinate bounds is the mechanism that keeps one wrong submission from spoiling the view for everyone else.
- Point name — 3 to 100 characters, shown in the marker popup
- Category — one of five, decides the marker colour
- Latitude — a number between 24 and 27
- Longitude — a number between -82 and -79
- Description — optional, up to 500 characters
What the GTA 6 map will not show before launch
The map does not show an official atlas of the game, because no such atlas exists before the release date. Rockstar moved the launch from May 26 to November 19, 2026 to give the game its final polish [1]. Until then, the studio has published no road network, no district list, and no world size in square kilometres.
Everything in the markers is community identification built on official trailers and the game site. A point labelled "Ocean Drive" means a scene recognised in promotional material, not an address confirmed by the studio. The portal does not publish leaked content, and the map reflects that policy.
Community analysis of the trailers suggests the map includes around 125 km² of land [1], approximately two times the size of GTA V's map [1]. These figures are estimates, not official data, and they may change once the full game is playable.
Where the base layer and data of the Leonida map come from
The base layer is dark CARTO tiles built on OpenStreetMap data, not a screenshot from the game. Real south Florida geography provides a shared frame of reference, so two people watching the same trailer can point at the same spot without arguing about compass directions. The page refreshes data every 60 seconds, so an approved point reaches everyone within a minute.
The map also includes animated elements such as boats and planes moving across the view [2]. These are visual aids, not confirmed in-game routes.
The GTA 6 map and the rest of the portal — what to read alongside
The rest of the portal supplies context the map deliberately leaves out. For confirmed facts separated from guesswork, the article on the map of the state of Leonida is the next step. For regional background, the guide to the regions of Leonida covers the named counties and areas, including Kelly County, Mountain Caga, Marina County, and Vinedale County [2]. If you are planning a purchase, the GTA 6 offer roundup lists the editions and prices.
The interactive map itself is available at gta6space. Com/map, and the full mechanics are covered in the how to use the interactive map guide. For questions about data handling, the privacy policy explains what the portal collects and why.
FAQ
How many point categories does the GTA 6 map have?
Five: missions, activities, shops, safehouses, and collectibles, each with its own marker colour.
How do I switch one category off?
Click its button above the map. The counter on the right immediately shows how many markers remain visible.
Can I add my own point?
Yes, through the POI submission form. The point goes to moderation and appears publicly once approved.
Why were my coordinates rejected?
The form only accepts a latitude between 24 and 27 and a longitude between -82 and -79, the strip matching Florida.
Does the map show official in-game locations?
No. It shows community identifications made from official material, with no leaked content.
When will the map cover the whole game world?
After the November 19, 2026 launch, once players can see the state of Leonida in full [1].
What platforms will GTA VI be available on?
PS5 and Xbox Series X|S [1].
Who are the protagonists of GTA VI?
Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos [1].
Where is GTA VI set?
In the state of Leonida, with Vice City as the main urban centre [1].
How much does GTA VI cost?
The Standard Edition is $79.99 [1], and the Ultimate Edition is $99.99 [1]. Every pre-order includes the Vice City Vintage Pack [1].
Sources
- GTA 6 Interactive Map & Wiki — Vice City & Leonida State. https://gta6map.io/
- GTA 6 Map: ALL of Leonida Explored (Fully-Sourced Interactive Map). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjZBky4E7O4