GTA 6 Offers Longer, More Complex Criminal Gameplay Than Predecessors

Grand Theft Auto 6 will feature a significantly longer and more complex experience than its predecessors, requiring players to think and act more like a criminal, according to new details revealed by Rockstar Games. The information, shared through an extended preview and interviews with Rob Nelson, co-head of Rockstar North, highlights a game world that is both vast and deeply interactive.

Nelson disclosed that his own recent playthrough of the game's main story, completed in February, took approximately 80 hours. This duration included the primary narrative along with optional goals that had consequences for the story. Given the game's scale, which is described as three times larger than the map in Red Dead Redemption 2, a first-time player exploring all content could easily surpass 100 hours. For context, previous major titles in the series, such as Grand Theft Auto V, typically required around 30 to 40 hours to complete.

The extended look at the game emphasized a shift toward more deliberate and risky criminal gameplay. Nelson explained that players will need to make more decisions that impact progression, moving beyond the more straightforward approach of past games. For...