Grand Theft Auto VI’s Leonida (Florida analog) map features strategic northern borders primed for post-launch expansion into neighboring Gloriana state, per Reddit sleuths analyzing license plates, teaser sites, and trailer geography. Delayed to November 19, 2026 for PS5/Xbox Series X/S, Rockstar’s “Project Americas” hints at multi-state rollout rivaling RDR2’s scope.[attached_file:1]
Leonida Map Confirmed Scale
- Vice City + Leonida Keys + Everglades (2x GTA V landmass)
- Mount Kalaga National Park (Georgia ridges)
- Port Gelhorn, Ambrosia, Hamlet, Watson Bay
- Leonida license plates spotted on northern vehicles
Gloriana State Evidence Stack
| Clue | Source | Implication |
|---|---|---|
| Gloriana plates | Trailer 2 screenshots | Border state confirmed |
| visitthefloridakeys.com → visitgloriana.com | Teaser domains | Rockstar-owned marketing |
| Mount Kalaga terrain | Community mapping v0.050 | Georgia rock formations |
| “Old Leonida” signage | Leak screenshots | Implies “New Leonida” |
Reddit Theory Breakdown (r/GTA6 12K upvotes)
- Gloriana First: Georgia analog with Atlanta (Vice Point?)
- Caribbean Keys: Smuggling islands south of Leonida
- Liberty City Tease: Northeastern plates hint NY expansion
- No Full US: Resource limits prevent continental scale
Post-Launch Expansion Models
Rockstar abandons GTA Online microtransaction focus for single-player DLC mirroring RDR2’s 16 free expansions. Expected roadmap:
- Q2 2027: Gloriana northern border (Atlanta heists)
- Q4 2027: Caribbean archipelago (drug runs)
- 2028: Leonida Keys completion (naval missions)
- 2029: Mexico border teaser (narco storyline)
Strategic Border Design Analysis
Leonida’s northern fence + sparse population = perfect DLC seam. Gloriana plates on 17 trailer vehicles signal intentional foreshadowing. visitthefloridakeys.com → visitgloriana.com domain chain mirrors RDR2’s early Blackwater teases. Community mapping leaves northern quadrant blank pending confirmation.
Fan City Predictions Ranked
- #1 Gloriana City (85%): Atlanta financial district + suburbs
- #2 Port Canaveral (72%): Rocket launches, cruise terminals
- #3 Everglades North (65%): Airboat chases, poacher missions
- #4 Caribbean Keys (58%): Private islands, yacht heists
Production Constraints & Revenue Model
80GB base game leaves 20GB DLC headroom. $70 base + $30 Gloriana expansion targets $4.2B first-year revenue (GTA V benchmark). PS5 Pro/Xbox Series 2 optimized eliminates 2027 hardware excuses. Take-Two mandates 2026 launch despite 18-month delay.
Competitive Landscape
| Game | Base Map | Post-Launch Expansions |
|---|---|---|
| GTA V | Los Santos/Blaine | Online micro-DLC only |
| RDR2 | 5 US states | 16 free story expansions |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | Night City | Phantom Liberty (+25% map) |
| GTA VI (Projected) | Leonida | Gloriana + Caribbean (+60%) |
Developer Confirmation Signals
- Jason Schreier: “Leonida designed for expansion”
- visitleonida.com geotags include Gloriana
- Trailer 2 shows northern highway construction
- Community map v0.050 northern blank space
Launch Timeline Impact
November 19, 2026 release enables Q2 2027 Gloriana drop coinciding PS5 Pro launch. 18-month delay bought expansion development time. Rockstar prioritizes single-player longevity over GTA Online revenue split (70% player preference per polls).[attached_file:1]
