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

The GTA 6 mapping project has shifted into high gear following the release of Trailer 2, with one of its key contributors telling IGN that "it really changes everything for us for the rest of the year." The excitement within the GTA 6 Mapping Discord community is palpable, as its 370 members, soon to surpass 400, dive into the wealth of new information provided by the trailer.

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

The project, which began after the massive leaks in September 2022, aims to create the most accurate map of GTA 6. Prior to Trailer 2, the mapping efforts relied on those leaks and the content from December 2023's Trailer 1. The latest map version, released by project lead DuPz0r at the end of March, is now outdated thanks to the influx of new details from Trailer 2, promising a more detailed and accurate representation of the game's world.

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— DuPz0r (@DuPz0r) March 30, 2025

Rockstar's latest trailer confirmed various plot points, introduced new characters, and released 70 new screenshots of GTA 6. It also provided a glimpse into the explorable areas of the state of Leonida, GTA 6's version of Florida. Confirmed locations include Vice City, mirroring Miami, the tropical Leonida Keys archipelago, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, and Mount Kalaga, a national landmark near the state's northern border.

The volunteers are meticulously analyzing the trailer to pinpoint the exact locations of every element shown, striving to align the fictional spaces with their real-world inspirations. Once completed, DuPz0r will release an updated map, offering fans a comprehensive preview of what to expect when GTA 6 launches in May 2026.

Should Rockstar release additional assets or gameplay footage before the game's release, the mapping team is ready to refine their work further. 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 looming threat of intervention 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 halt their project following 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, stay tuned for more on GTA 6, including all the details we’ve discovered so far and all the GTA 6 fan theories emerging from Trailer 2 itself.