GTA 6 map: 3x RDR2, says Rockstar
Short answer: Rockstar told The New York Times that GTA 6’s map is three times as large as the playable area of Red Dead Redemption 2. The same report counts over 600,000 animations, against about 55,000 in GTA 5 and 300,000 in RDR2. Tbreak UAE highlighted the figures on 1 November 2026.
By Jake Morrison · Sources checked by GTA6Geek Editorial · Published · Last updated · 4 min read
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The numbers
| GTA 5 | RDR2 | GTA 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Map | – | 1x (playable area) | About 3x RDR2 |
| Animations | About 55,000 | About 300,000 | Over 600,000 |
Aaron Garbut of Rockstar North told the Times that every room was planned, down to “who’s sitting where, what they’re drinking, the marks that are left on the table”.
Is this real? Yes, reported by major outlets
Who said it: Rockstar Games to The New York Times, via GameSpot and Tbreak. Sources: 3 (New York Times, GameSpot, Tbreak). Our view: a figure given by Rockstar itself. Exact km² have still not been shared. Checked: 1 Nov 2026.
How it fits
Rockstar has also described Leonida as close to the GTA 4, GTA 5 and RDR2 maps combined, see map size. Full comparison: GTA 6 vs RDR2. Animations: 600,000 animations.
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the GTA 6 map?
Rockstar says about three times RDR2’s playable area.
How many animations does GTA 6 have?
Over 600,000.
How many animations did GTA 5 have?
About 55,000, per the Times report.
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