Grand Theft Auto 6 could offer one of Rockstar's longest single-player experiences yet. According to new details reported by Insider Gaming's Tom Henderson, the main story is expected to take around 50 hours to complete, featuring nearly 100 missions spread across five chapters. Players looking to earn the Platinum trophy, however, could need approximately 200 hours.
⏰50-Hour Story Across Five Chapters
With an estimated 50-hour campaign, GTA 6 would match the scale of Red Dead Redemption 2's main story, which takes approximately 50–60 hours to complete across six chapters and two epilogues. By comparison, Grand Theft Auto V's campaign takes around 30–35 hours and features 69 missions.
There is another interesting reference point from Rockstar itself. Rob Nelson, co-studio head at Rockstar North, previously told The New York Times that one of his playthroughs of GTA 6 lasted approximately 80 hours. That included optional objectives with narrative consequences, rather than focusing exclusively on the main story.
💎Platinum Trophy Could Require Around 200 Hours
According to Henderson's report, completing GTA 6 to the point of earning its Platinum trophy could take around 200 hours on average. One of the reported requirements involves scanning all 170 wildlife species found throughout the game world, a mechanic reminiscent of the animal study challenges in Red Dead Redemption 2. Some trophies and achievements are also reportedly tied to RNG, meaning players may encounter additional unpredictability when trying to complete every requirement. This could make the final stages of a 100% completion run particularly time-consuming.