GTA 6 Map Turned Into a Giant Research

As the countdown to Grand Theft Auto 6 continues, some fans aren’t content to simply wait for the game’s release. A community has been meticulously researching the map before exploring the reimagined version of Vice City.

Years of Research for the GTA 6 Map

At the heart of this endeavor is the “Mapping Vice City” thread, launched on GTAForums in 2022. Over the course of nearly three years, community members have attempted to guess the entire map using trailers, official screenshots, and various clues. Through comparisons with Google Earth, Street View, and satellite imagery, theories have emerged about which real-world locations Vice City draws inspiration from.

While the community doesn’t allow the direct sharing of leaked content, inferences gleaned from this information played a significant role in the analysis. Hundreds of pages of discussions explored every detail, from the map’s structure to potential weather changes. Some members even suggested that heavy cloud cover in certain areas could be a system determining map boundaries.

Such ideas, while not finalized, demonstrate the community’s creativity and attention to detail. Each theory is reviewed by other members and then incorporated into the commonly accepted map drafts. This has become a kind of “pre-reconnaissance” movement among players.

When GTA 6 launches, many players will experience the thrill of exploring Vice City from scratch. However, members of this community will enjoy visiting the locations they’ve identified from the outset and testing the validity of their research. This elevates the game’s spirit of exploration to a whole new level.

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