GTA 6 Mapping Project Surges with Trailer 2: 'Information Overload'

The long-running GTA 6 mapping project has shifted into high gear following the release of Trailer 2, with Garza, a key member of the project, telling IGN that "it really changes everything for us for the rest of the year." The GTA 6 Mapping Discord community, which currently boasts 370 members and is on the brink of reaching 400, is abuzz with excitement as they delve into the wealth of new information provided by the trailer.

Garza, who oversees the Discord server, shared with IGN, "It’s an information overload - it really changes everything for us for the rest of the year. We have so much new content to work on and we’re really just getting started." The project, which began after the significant leaks in September 2022, aims to create the most accurate GTA 6 map possible. Until the release of Trailer 2, the team relied on those leaks and the information from December 2023's Trailer 1.

The latest version of the GTA 6 map, released by project lead DuPz0r at the end of March, is now outdated. The flood of new details from Trailer 2 is set to enhance the accuracy and detail of the map significantly.

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— DuPz0r (@DuPz0r) March 30, 2025

Rockstar's Trailer 2 not only confirmed plot details and characters but also released 70 new screenshots and revealed information about explorable locations in the state of Leonida, GTA 6's version of Florida. Confirmed locations include Vice City (GTA 6's Miami), the tropical Leonida Keys archipelago, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, and the national landmark Mount Kalaga near the state's northern border.

The volunteers are meticulously analyzing the trailer to pinpoint the exact locations of everything shown, matching fictional spaces to their real-world counterparts to refine GTA 6's map further. Once completed, DuPz0r will release an updated map, offering fans a detailed preview of what to expect when GTA 6 launches in May 2026.

Should Rockstar release more GTA 6 assets or gameplay footage before the game's release, the volunteers are ready to update their work again. Only upon the game's release will they be able to compare their fan-made map to the actual game and assess its accuracy.

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However, the project faces the risk of being shut down by Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two. In March, a modder who created a playable version of the GTA 6 map within GTA 5 was forced to stop after receiving a takedown notice from Take-Two. This mod was based on the GTA 6 mapping project.

When asked last year about potential action from Take-Two, Garza expressed "some mild concern." He noted, "This project has been going on for quite some time with no direct disruption to our community. However, I always keep it into consideration if they intend on communicating with us in the future for any reason. We do not explicitly showcase leaked material in the map, so I do not believe they would take that down in particular. I believe they are aware that this project gathers popularity and interest in the game, since everyone wants to see how the world may look like. This can be one of the reasons why they haven’t done anything, since it’s not too negative. If I were ever in the situation of receiving a cease and desist though, then I would respectfully cease and desist. As we get closer to a precise map, it may be possible to receive that notice in the future."

As we await further developments, you can explore more about GTA 6, including all the details we’ve discovered so far and all the GTA 6 fan theories emerging from Trailer 2 itself.