Grand Theft Auto 6 map size matches three previous titles combined

Rockstar states the total landmass of Leonida, including Vice City, nearly matches the total area of the previous three major releases combined. Reports say the map is roughly twice the size of GTA 5. Co-studio head Aaron Garbut notes the game features significantly more indoor spaces than past entries, and that every room is handcrafted.

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The game features a smell system where protagonists Jason and Lucia show different levels of annoyance when encountering unpleasant scents, such as a house where a dog was left alone. NPCs have approximately 600,000 animations, and their behavior is influenced by temperament and location. A Criminal Profile ranging from Professional to Irredeemable tracks player actions and influences how the story unfolds. The closeness between the two main characters is measured on a four-point scale that grows as they spend time together.

Grand Theft Auto 6 launches on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Background In October, it was reported that the game will require 210 GB of storage on PS5. Our earlier story