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

The long-running GTA 6 mapping project has surged into high gear following the release of Trailer 2, with one of its key members, Garza, telling IGN, "It really changes everything for us for the rest of the year." The excitement is palpable within the GTA 6 Mapping Discord, where the project's 370 members (soon to surpass 400) are eagerly diving into the new details unveiled by Trailer 2.

"It's an information overload—it really changes everything for us for the rest of the year," Garza, who manages the Discord server, shared with IGN. "We have so much new content to work on and we're really just getting started."

The GTA 6 Mapping Discord emerged in the wake of the extensive September 2022 leaks, which some speculate were humorously nodded to by Rockstar at the start of Trailer 2. The project's mission is to craft the most accurate GTA 6 map possible, a task that relied heavily on those leaks and December 2023's Trailer 1 until the release of Trailer 2.

The latest iteration of the GTA 6 map, version 0.049, released by project lead DuPz0r at the end of March, is now obsolete. The wealth of information from Trailer 2 has set the stage for a more precise and detailed mapping effort.

GTA VI Mapping Project v0.049 https://t.co/gv4pgMkJcS pic.twitter.com/ItsNdPafjA

— DuPz0r (@DuPz0r) March 30, 2025

Alongside confirming plot details and characters, and releasing 70 new GTA 6 screenshots, Rockstar has provided insights and images of the explorable areas within the state of Leonida, GTA 6's rendition of Florida. Confirmed locations from this week's reveal include Vice City, GTA 6's take on Miami, the tropical Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, and Mount Kalaga, a national landmark near the state's northern border.

The dedicated volunteers will meticulously comb through the trailer to pinpoint the exact locations of all depicted elements, aiming to align images of fictional locales with their real-world inspirations. Once complete, DuPz0r will unveil an updated map, offering fans an unprecedented glimpse into what GTA 6 might hold upon its May 2026 release.

Should Rockstar release additional GTA 6 assets or gameplay footage before then, the mapping team is ready to refine their work further. The true test of their accuracy will come only when GTA 6 launches, allowing for a direct comparison between the fan-created map and the official game world.

GTA 6 Leonida Keys Screenshots

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However, the GTA 6 mapping project faces the looming threat of intervention by Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two. In March, a modder who developed a playable version of the GTA 6 map within GTA 5 halted their project following a takedown notice from Take-Two. This mod was based on the GTA 6 mapping project itself.

When asked last year about his concerns regarding potential action from Take-Two, Garza expressed "some mild concern." He elaborated, "This project has been ongoing for quite some time with no direct disruption to our community. However, I always keep it in 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 generates popularity and interest in the game, as everyone wants to see how the world might look. This could be one of the reasons why they haven’t acted yet, as it's not overly negative. If I were to receive a cease and desist, though, I would respectfully comply. As we approach a more precise map, the possibility of receiving such a notice in the future increases."

As we eagerly await further developments, stay tuned for more insights on GTA 6, including all the details we've uncovered so far and all the emerging GTA 6 fan theories from Trailer 2.