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Grand Theft Auto VI Playthrough Estimated at Over 80 Hours; Extended Trailer Released
Key points
- GTA VI playthrough estimated at 80+ hours by Rockstar co-studio head.
- Grand Theft Auto V's main story took 51.5 hours on average.
- Rockstar released a 27-minute extended trailer for GTA VI on YouTube.
- GTA VI launches November 19 for $80.
Grand Theft Auto VI Playtime Revealed
Rob Nelson, co-studio head at Rockstar North, indicated that a playthrough of Grand Theft Auto VI, encompassing the main story and some optional objectives, required over 80 hours. This information was shared in a New York Times piece by Christopher Byrd.
Comparison to Grand Theft Auto V
For context, data from How Long to Beat shows that completing Grand Theft Auto V's main story and some side quests typically took 51.5 hours. Completionists spent an average of 89.5 hours to finish everything in GTA V, with the longest recorded playtime being 132 hours and 36 minutes on PlayStation 5. The exact number of side quests Nelson completed in his 80-hour GTA VI playthrough was not specified.
Extended Trailer Release
Rockstar has also published an extended look video for Grand Theft Auto VI on YouTube. This nearly 27-minute video, which initially debuted on Netflix, showcases the fictional US state of Leonida, the main characters Jason and Lucia, and various in-game activities.
Release Date and Pricing
Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on November 19 and will be priced at $80. Fans are advised to wait for the official release due to an ongoing cyber attack campaign distributing malicious "demo" files that are infostealers.
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Rockstar North co-studio head Rob Nelson stated that a playthrough of Grand Theft Auto VI, including the main story and some optional goals, took him 80 hours. This suggests the game will be longer than its predecessor, Grand Theft Auto V, and an extended trailer for the game has also been released on YouTube.