Following the explosive release of GTA 6‘s second trailer, players have been dissecting every frame for hidden details. Among the many theories circulating, one stands out—the possibility of Liberty City making a surprise appearance in the game. While GTA 6 is confirmed to take place in Vice City and the surrounding state of Leonida (Rockstar’s version of Florida), some fans believe the iconic New York-inspired metropolis could play a role.
Liberty City, last seen in GTA IV and its spin-off Chinatown Wars, sits over a thousand miles from Vice City in the game’s universe—just like Miami and New York in real life. Yet, several subtle nods in the trailer have sparked debate.
The Evidence Behind the Theory
Eagle-eyed fans have spotted multiple references to Liberty City in GTA 6‘s latest trailer and screenshots. A license plate bearing the city’s name appears briefly, and one screenshot shows a character wearing a Liberty City-branded hat.
More intriguingly, protagonist Lucia’s backstory hints at connections to the northern metropolis. Dialogue suggests she either hails from Liberty City or has strong ties there, possibly explaining how she ended up in Vice City.
Is This More Than Just an Easter Egg?
While these references could simply be nostalgic callbacks, some players speculate they might hint at something bigger. Rockstar has a history of featuring multiple cities in a single game—GTA: San Andreas famously included a mission where players briefly visited Liberty City via a cutscene.
Could GTA 6 follow a similar approach? Missions might transport players to Liberty City for key story moments, or flashbacks could explore Lucia’s past. Another possibility is post-launch expansions, with Rockstar gradually introducing new locations through DLC. Given the massive scale of GTA 6, adding Liberty City later wouldn’t be out of the question.
Why Some Fans Remain Skeptical
Not everyone is convinced. Critics argue that including an entirely separate city—especially one as vast as Liberty City—would be a monumental task, even for Rockstar. The distance between Vice City and Liberty City also makes seamless travel unlikely, barring scripted sequences or fast travel.
Still, the idea of GTA 6 evolving into a platform that expands over time has excited many. If Liberty City does appear, whether at launch or later, it could transform GTA 6 into the ultimate installment, blending multiple iconic locations into one ever-growing world.
For now, the theory remains unconfirmed—but in the world of Grand Theft Auto, nothing is ever off the table.