Grand Theft Auto VI’s upcoming release is going to be about as big as it gets in the world of video games, with millions of players set to login on day one to see what developer Rockstar has been cooking up over the last few years.
It will undoubtedly be pretty exciting, but it’s important to remember that it will also be a bit of a layered launch, with the multiplayer release coming some time after the game drops initially.
That means that, in the first instance, it’s going to be all about the story and the single-player mode more generally, so delivering on that experience will be absolutely crucial. What we’ve seen so far in the game’s two trailers looks very promising, but there are a lot of unanswered questions, including how long the main narrative will be, and that’s proving to be a little more controversial than Rockstar might have expected.
How Long Will GTA 6’s Story Mode Be?
Over on Reddit, one fan asked the community what their ideal scenario would be for GTA VI, in terms of the length of the main story. The responses were hugely varied, with plenty of differing approaches from what is a very broad player base.
“50 hours story. 80 with side quests. 100-150 for 100%,” one of the most popular comments put forward.
Another wanted to see Rockstar really go for it, saying, “GTA V’s story mode seemed so short that it was really something that disappointed me. So I hope GTA VI at least has a slightly longer story.”
On the even more extreme end of the scale, another said, “As long as possible. I didn’t wait 13 years or however long to beat the game in 4 days like I did GTA V. Or ~8 days for RDR2. 100+ hours just for the main story alone (not including the side quests) would be awesome. But I’m not holding my breath.”
If the comments prove anything, it’s that Rockstar is going to have a mightily difficult time balancing the expectations of arguably the biggest fan base that any game has to deal with.
Story Mode Aside, GTA 6 Will Have Tons To Do
Regardless of how long the main narrative is, there is going to be a lot of stuff to do along the way, between different side activities, other missions and random encounters. If we use Red Dead Redemption 2 as a guide, getting 100% completion in that game can take a staggering 200 hours, so it’s probably fair to expect something similar here.
We should be getting a much better look at GTA VI over the next few months, with a third trailer expected about six months out from launch in May. In the meantime, it’s going to continue to be all about leaks and speculation until Rockstar sets pre-orders live for the first time.
- Released
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November 19, 2026
- ESRB
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Rating Pending – Likely Mature 17+
- Engine
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Rockstar Advanced Game Engine (RAGE)
- Multiplayer
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Online Multiplayer
This story originally appeared on Screenrant
