Massive by comparison at ~75.84 km² , or nearly 10 times the size of GTA 3. Designing the Illusion of Scale
While the 3D-era Liberty City is a "hybrid" of several East Coast cities—including —it is primarily a parody of New York City . Comparison to New York City GTA 3 Liberty City - Real Life Scale
While it feels like a sprawling metropolis, the is remarkably compact by modern standards, covering a total area of approximately 8.12 sq km (3.14 sq miles) . For perspective, the entire city would comfortably fit within the grounds of New York’s JFK Airport . Statistical Breakdown of Scale Massive by comparison at ~75