GTA 6 map mod for GTA 5: can you play the Vice City map now?
You can't play the real Grand Theft Auto VI yet — but on PC, fans are recreating parts of its world (Vice City and the state of Leonida) inside GTA 5 using map mods. These "GTA 6 map mods for GTA 5" are ambitious fan projects, not the actual game, and they're the closest thing to walking a GTA-6-style map right now.
What is the "GTA 6 map mod for GTA 5"?
It's a community map mod (the best known is "Project Vice") that builds a Vice City / GTA-6-inspired area on top of GTA V's engine on PC. You load it like any other GTA 5 map mod and explore the recreated streets, beaches and landmarks.
Is it the real GTA 6?
No. It's a fan recreation: the scale, detail and missions are limited compared to the real game, it's single-player only, and it looks like modded GTA 5, not GTA 6. Think of it as a tribute / early taste, not a leak of the actual game.
How does it work?
- PC only. You need GTA 5 on PC — this is impossible on PS5 or Xbox.
- It's installed like other map mods (a script hook plus the map files), following the project's own instructions.
- It's a work in progress — expect bugs, and features that change between versions.
Is it safe? Watch out for scams
Genuine single-player map mods for GTA 5 on PC are generally safe when downloaded from trusted modding sites. But this search term attracts scams: anything promising a "GTA 6 download", "GTA 6 APK" or "GTA 6 for GTA 5" for console or mobile is fake. There is no way to run GTA 6 early — only fan map mods inside GTA 5 on PC.
When can I play the real GTA 6?
Grand Theft Auto VI launches on November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. A PC version — the one that would eventually get real mods — is expected later but hasn't been officially confirmed. Follow the countdown and everything we know on our GTA 6 hub, browse the mods section, and talk maps in the community forum.
