GTA 6 Map Seemingly Leaks at Merch Drop Event

Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) is on the verge of release on November 19, and it seems another leak has emerged before its launch. Pictures circulating online suggest a physical poster depicting GTA 6's map, labeled "The Goodtime State." This refers to Leonida, the game's fictionalized version of Florida. The map outlines various counties, featuring cartoonish characters highlighting each region's unique traits.

Racing cars are depicted racing to the west in Cellhorn, while a lowrider and engine are shown in Cronstown to the east. Leonard County displays a cowboy with assless chaps playing golf, and Mariana County appears to be teeming with alligators and fish. The map also includes Vice City, a significant location from Rockstar's 2002 game GTA 3, which will be a key area in GTA 6.

The map is believed to have leaked during a merch drop event at Selfridges stores in London. The display showcased a "Double-Sided Souvenir Poster with Map of Leonida," which is listed in Rockstar's description of the high-priced Collector’s Box. Though the image quality is poor, someone speculated that the picture originated from a Selfridges employee intentionally revealing the information.

An additional image posted on Reddit displays the map's reverse side, offering a topographical view of the fictional state. Previously, Rockstar revealed that GTA 6 would allow players to explore Leonida beyond Vice City, including activities like kayaking, mini-golf, street racing, jet skiing, parachuting, sunbathing, cave diving, nightclubbing, base-jumping, and more.

The game's development has been ongoing since 2018, following the launch of Red Dead Redemption 2. With a new Grand Theft Auto in development after a 13-year wait, GTA 6 appears to be a significant release. Rockstar revealed that the game's map is approximately three times larger than Red Dead Redemption 2, and one employee claimed that it took around 80 hours to complete the game's main story.