Rockstar has confirmed that the GTA 6 map will be twice the size of GTA 5’s map. The developer also stated that players won’t explore the entire map simply by completing the game’s story campaign.
This design choice means the story missions will cover a portion of the available world, leaving significant areas for players to discover through exploration and other activities beyond the main narrative.
The confirmation suggests Rockstar is building substantial content for post-story play and encourages players to venture beyond story-driven objectives to fully experience the game world.
For players counting down to launch, this indicates there will be meaningful incentive to explore freely and engage with side content after finishing the campaign.