The blueprint map we were shown isn't finished.

[_L1pE_]

I think everyone just wants to know how big the map will be in sqaure miles. My guess, 98 square miles. Just factor in that RDR is 28 square miles. GTAV is 3.5x bigger, so it would be about 98 square miles. They said Los Santos was just as big as Liberty City? Liberty City is only like 6.8 square miles so compared to the rest of the map it would look tiny.

That size of RDR is way off, RDR is about 12 square miles, slightly smaller than SA which is 13.8 square miles.

Where did you get that number, cause from previous articles I thought it was stated RDR was 2X that of San Andreas.

Here's an analysis thread that shows it: http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=531982

[d3ex2]

The actual blueprint map isn't finished yet. This is a digital image and it's quite possible they haven't printed them out yet to stick in packages to be shipped.

 

This doesn't mean the map itself isn't finished so don't think that they can still make it bigger or add a new city. Rockstar told us months ago that the first thing they do is create the map. The map comes before the characters and story is created. Sure, they'll make little changes here and there throughout development but whatever is in the map just now is what we'll get. Too many people have said "they delayed the game 4 months! If SF/LV isn't in the game then f*ck you cockstar!!".

[dewan2000]

Could that explain the random "whitish" squiggle areas?  They seem out of place and have no idea what they could mean exactly.  Unfinished areas..

Topographic map contour lines.

 

It shows mountain height, with each circle having a difference of 100 feet in height, with the inner circles being the tallest points. So it looks like the mountain heights shown are ranging from 500 to 700 feet high.

Wasn't refering to the topographic lines. I know what those are. I was refering to the several whited out Arras that is shown east of the city as well as further north east as well.

[ricktwentythree]

i believe the blueprint is reversible, maybe they cut the map in north and south, each part on a side

if you look close to the rolled map theres no white blank backside, noticed theres no scale on the side but i think its bilateral

[johnny_zoo]

 

Do you guys think there's more to the city down south? Or no

Yes. Blueprint probably 5-10% of the map

5-10% of the entire map is pushing it surely. The map area is probably nearer 30-40% of the entire map.

[grandthefthoughto]

i believe the blueprint is reversible, maybe they cut the map in north and south, each part on a side

if you look close to the rolled map theres no white blank backside, noticed theres no scale on the side but i think its bilateral

i'm 99% sure it's a mock-up of what the blueprint will look like, not a photo like of the cap, bag etc...

[Pwned.]

Maybe the cryptic marks are cryptically hidden on the back of the cryptic map poster.

[jogy]

Do you guys think there's more to the city down south? Or no

Probably yes.

[GTA-Addicted]

 

I think everyone just wants to know how big the map will be in sqaure miles. My guess, 98 square miles. Just factor in that RDR is 28 square miles. GTAV is 3.5x bigger, so it would be about 98 square miles. They said Los Santos was just as big as Liberty City? Liberty City is only like 6.8 square miles so compared to the rest of the map it would look tiny.

Waaaay to big, you also are forgetting about the interiors / sea

 

OT: About the blueprint, I also thought R* was showing us an unfinished / early beta map... but I'm not sure any more. Something tells me (with an MJ voice) "This is it"

 

Edit: Just to make things clear, I'm talking bout the Los Santos layout, not the full map

Edited May 26, 2013 by GTA Adicted

[jogy]

Nah, this is not it. We've only seen a fraction.

[Official General]

Nah, this is not it. We've only seen a fraction.

Wishful thinking if you ask me.

[jogy]

Nah, this is not it. We've only seen a fraction.

Wishful thinking if you ask me.

Why? We've only seen a part of the Los Santos map? There's still a whole lot to see.

[kudoboi]

[Official General]

 

Nah, this is not it. We've only seen a fraction.

Wishful thinking if you ask me.

Why? We've only seen a part of the Los Santos map? There's still a whole lot to see.

Don't fool yourself.

 

There is definitely not a whole lot to see, unless it's an optical illusion.

 

What you can see on that blueprint map is pretty much most of what is Los Santos, at least 85 to 90 % of it.

[jogy]

Now who is the sceptical here?

[GTA-Addicted]

I think 50% in this topic is talking about LS size and the other 50% is talking about total map size ?

Or am I getting loco over here

[Official General]

Now who is the sceptical here?

It's not about being skeptical.

 

You could have said this if we had not seen the LS blue map and if I based my conclusion on screenshots only. But there map is here, well most of it.

 

No skepticism here, it is what is in front of us to clearly see.

 

 

[The Notorious MOB]

Obviously the markings aren't on it.. if they were then there would be no point in having it since most of the secrets would have already been revealed in that image allowing everybody to see them and not just those who purchase the Collector's Edition.

[UberVIIX]

Obviously the markings aren't on it.. if they were then there would be no point in having it since most of the secrets would have already been revealed in that image allowing everybody to see them and not just those who purchase the Collector's Edition.

I'm sure images of the complete blueprint map will be scanned and posted all over the web for all to see, day one....

[The Notorious MOB]

Obviously the markings aren't on it.. if they were then there would be no point in having it since most of the secrets would have already been revealed in that image allowing everybody to see them and not just those who purchase the Collector's Edition.

I'm sure images of the complete blueprint map will be scanned and posted all over the web for all to see, day one....

Yeah but they won't be released by Rockstar that's the point.

[DS 17]

I don't see much more to be added to the LS map. My guess it will be the same shape at least mainly. Maybe here and there some small changes, but nothing else.

[SquireAustralia]

The Revealed Map Screenshot is only 3 35/64 inch x 6 11⁄16 inch. That is small compared to what Rockstar's saying of 21 x 26.75 inch