Vice City then vs now
Vice City first appeared in 2002 as an 1980s, neon, Miami-inspired city. GTA 6 returns to Vice City in a modern, present-day form within the larger state of Leonida, with a leap in scale and detail.
| Vice City (2002) | Vice City (GTA 6, 2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Game | GTA Vice City, 2002 | GTA 6, 2026 |
| Era | 1980s | Modern day |
| Inspired by | Miami | Modern Miami |
| Scope | The city alone | Vice City within the state of Leonida |
| Detail | PS2 era | Current-gen, expected RDR2-level or beyond |
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Frequently asked questions
Is GTA 6 Vice City the same as the 2002 one?
It is the same fictional city, but set in the present day rather than the 1980s, rebuilt at a far larger scale and detail within the state of Leonida.
Is GTA 6 set in the 80s?
No. GTA 6 is modern day. The 1980s Vice City was the 2002 game; GTA 6 returns to a present-day Vice City.