GTA VI’s territory may allow players to visit any region of Leonida once free roam is unlocked, according to a report attributed to Italian creator MikeShowSha. Free roam refers to the ability to explore the world without following a specific mission. Rockstar has not confirmed that the entire territory will be accessible.

The report also suggests that the story will gradually lead players through different areas and is associated with a visit by MikeShowSha to Rockstar North, the studio responsible for developing the game, in July 2026. A fan-written summary posted on Reddit mentions possible movement restrictions during the opening missions, before free roam becomes available. The original statement attributed to the creator could not be located.

In an interview with IGN, Rob Nelson, co-studio head of Rockstar North, described discoveries in GTA VI that do not necessarily depend on objectives or map icons. The statement does not confirm when all regions will become accessible.

Rockstar has already shown off different destinations across the fictional state inspired by Florida. They include the city of Vice City, the Leonida Keys, the flooded Grassrivers region, the city of Port Gellhorn, the town of Ambrosia, and Mount Kalaga National Park, a mountainous area.

GTA VI will also be featured in a 16-page article in issue 430 of Edge magazine, produced after a visit to Rockstar in Edinburgh. The feature will include interviews and exclusive images, while the foldout cover showcases protagonists Jason and Lucia.

The issue and a free version of the article were announced for October 29, 2026. The report about free roam came earlier and is tied to the visit attributed to MikeShowSha, not the new article.

Grand Theft Auto VI is Rockstar Games’ next title and is set in Leonida. It is scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Sony’s console, and Microsoft’s Xbox Series X|S consoles.