GTA 6 vs GTA 5
GTA 6 is the first mainline Grand Theft Auto in over a decade — a new setting (the state of Leonida and a modern Vice City), two switchable protagonists including the series' first female lead, and a world reported to be roughly twice the size of GTA 5's. It releases November 19, 2026, thirteen years after GTA 5.
On map size:Rockstar has never published an official map area for GTA 5 or GTA 6. The figures above are community estimates — we flag them as estimates rather than stating them as fact, unlike most comparisons you’ll find.
Is GTA 6 bigger than GTA 5?
Yes — GTA 6's map is widely reported to be roughly twice the size of GTA 5's, with far more enterable interiors and density. Neither game has an official area figure from Rockstar, so exact numbers are community estimates.
How many years are there between GTA 5 and GTA 6?
Thirteen years. GTA 5 released September 17, 2013; GTA 6 releases November 19, 2026.
Is GTA 6 a sequel to GTA 5?
Not story-wise. GTA 6 is a new entry with a new setting (Leonida and Vice City) and new protagonists (Jason and Lucia); it does not continue GTA 5's Los Santos story.
VICECodex is an independent fan reference, unaffiliated with Rockstar Games or Take-Two Interactive. Comparison reviewed May 2026; details may change before the November 19, 2026 launch.