The Rumored Scale of Vice City’s Saga
According to industry leaks amplified by Comicbook.com, Grand Theft Auto VI’s story mode could set a new benchmark for Rockstar:
- ~75 hours for main campaign completion
- Six narrative chapters including a 2-hour prologue
- 50% longer than Red Dead Redemption 2’s 50-hour story
While unconfirmed (source: Twitter account GTA 6 Updates), this aligns with Rockstar’s trend toward deeper narratives since GTA V’s 32-hour story.
How GTA 6 Would Compare to Rockstar’s Legacy
| Game | Main Story | Completionist | Structure |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V (2013) | 32 hours | 80 hours | Three protagonists |
| RDR2 (2018) | 50 hours | 190 hours | Six chapters + epilogue |
| GTA VI (Rumored) | 75 hours | 200+ hours | Six chapters + prologue |
| Source: HowLongToBeat averages + insider claims |
Why This Expansion Makes Sense
- Dual Protagonist Depth: Jason and Lucia demand equal narrative weight
- Vice City’s Scale: Rumored map 1.8x larger than RDR2’s
- Modern Crime Epic: Drug cartels, influencer culture, and heists require complex setup
- Spoiler Mitigation: Longer playtime = fewer players rushing to ending
The Player Implications
Spoiler Alert Risk
- Launch week could see story twists leaked by speedrunners
- Defense Strategy: Social media blackouts advised for first 2 weeks
Time Commitment Reality
- At 2 hours/day, finishing main story would take 5+ weeks
- Completionists may invest 200+ hours (equivalent to 8.3 full days)
According To A Leaker The Main Story Of #GTA6 Is Gonna Be 75 Hours Long
— GTA 6 Updates (@ViceCityGTAVI) July 31, 2025
Prologue: 2 Hours
Chapter 1: 6 Hours
Chapter 2: 13 Hours
Chapter 3: 16 Hours
Chapter 4: 22 Hours
Chapter 5: 16 Hours pic.twitter.com/pFkAFK0vQe
Breaking Down the Six-Chapter Rumor
- Prologue (2 hours): Establishing Jason/Lucia’s dynamic
- Vice City Foundations (15 hours): Core gang introductions
- Rise to Power (20 hours): Heists and territory expansion
- Betrayal Point (15 hours): Key turning point (mirroring RDR2’s Chapter 4)
- Downfall (15 hours): Consequences unravel
- Epilogue (8 hours): Aftermath and setup for Online
A Critical Caveat
- No Official Confirmation: Rockstar remains silent
- Source Reliability: GTA 6 Updates has mixed accuracy record
- Possible Misinterpretation: “75 hours” may include essential side content
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What’s Next?
- December 2025: Gameplay trailer may reveal mission structure
- May 26, 2026: Launch on PS5/Xbox Series X|S
- 2027: Likely PC release with enhanced features
For now, temper expectations – but prepare your calendars for a potential storytelling marathon.