How long is GTA 6? About 80 hours, according to one Rockstar dev's playthrough
27-08-2026 22:50 via gamesradar.com

How long is GTA 6? About 80 hours, according to one Rockstar dev's playthrough

A playthrough of GTA 6 could last you around 80 hours, if one Rockstar developer's fairly recent playthrough is any indicationRockstar North co-studio head Rob Nelson spoke to the New York Times about the making of GTA 6. One key detail is casually slipped into the report: Nelson played through GTA 6 in February 2026, and it took him 80 hours.Nelson's run evidently covered the main story and "some optional goals with narrative ramifications," the New York Times explains. Focusing more on side co
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