What GTA 6's Massive Map Means for Your Exploration
Players can expect a massive, densely detailed world with far more explorable interiors, setting a new bar for open-world games on current consoles.
Players can expect a massive, densely detailed world with far more explorable interiors, setting a new bar for open-world games on current consoles.
Key points - GTA 6's total land mass is nearly as large as the playable maps of GTA 4, GTA 5, and Red Dead Redemption 2 combined. - Rockstar's Aaron Garbut says GTA 6 has an order of magnitude more interiors than older GTA games. - Fans on Reddit are amazed the game runs on PS5 and Xbox Series X, six-year-old consoles. - Nearly 1 in 3 US gamers plan to buy GTA 6, according to an analyst.
Timeline - August: GTA 6 extended look shown on Netflix - Next month: GTA 6 scheduled for release
FAQ
Q: How big is the GTA 6 map compared to previous games? A: It's nearly as large as the playable maps of GTA 4, GTA 5, and Red Dead Redemption 2 combined, according to Rockstar.
Q: Will GTA 6 have more interiors than GTA 5? A: Yes, Rockstar says it has an order of magnitude more interiors than older GTA entries, including GTA 5.
Q: When does GTA 6 come out? A: It's scheduled to release next month, though an exact date hasn't been specified in the source.
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