GTA 6 Reportedly Takes 50 Hours to Complete, With a 200-Hour Platinum Trophy

Grand Theft Auto 6 is coming, and players are getting a better idea of just how much content Rockstar Games has prepared thanks to new leaks, and it's about time. Reviews are expected on November 18, and reports suggest reviewers have already gotten their hands on the game.

The latest claims suggest that it could take around 50 hours to complete the main story and around 200 hours to earn the Platinum Trophy. That would make it one of the most time-consuming entries in the franchise, especially for players aiming to experience everything the game has to offer.

These numbers have already sparked discussion among fans, with some saying a 550-hour campaign is shorter than they expected.

Previous estimates said the main story would take 80 hours or more to complete, so this latest news is a bit of a surprise. However, there should still be plenty for those who want to see everything Rockstar has put into a 200-hour Platinum Trophy. With so much additional content to explore, completionists will likely have plenty of reasons to keep playing long after the credits roll.

One of the leaked achievements seemingly requires players to scan every animal in the game, suggesting wildlife exploration will be key to completion. The game reportedly features about 170 wildlife species spread across its world, and players need to study each one to unlock the associated achievement. 

The achievement, reportedly titled "Zoologist," requires players to study every animal across the state. This sounds like the wildlife challenges you face in Red Dead Redemption 2, where finding and studying different species can take a lot of time. 

The leaked data also includes hints of 55 achievements, about 100 missions, and five chapters. 50 hours does sound pretty short compared to previous estimates, but it could be the time to complete the main campaign if played efficiently. Apparently, players won't be able to rush through every main mission without doing some additional activities along the way.

Some missions will apparently require you to buy certain equipment, properties, storage facilities, and vehicles before moving on to the next big heist.

This will require you to generate income from side hustles and other criminal pursuits to advance the main storyline. If you focus on the most profitable tasks, you might complete the campaign in less than 60 hours, depending on how quickly you work through the available content.

Then again, finishing the main story isn't necessarily the biggest draw of a Grand Theft Auto game. Rockstar has always focused heavily on exploration, optional activities, and building a world that is still fun when you're not doing the main objectives. Comparisons to previous Rockstar releases also help put the reported 200-hour Platinum Trophy into perspective. 

This implies that side activities could affect the storyline, rather than just serving as diversions between missions. Your choices about Lucia and Jason, their personal relationships, and their criminal partnerships can also influence the way certain events unfold.

The latest information also suggests GTA 6 will have five chapters that reflect Lucia and Jason's growth as criminals.

The first chapter is expected to set the two characters in their younger years, involved in relatively minor crimes like robbing liquor stores and stealing older vehicles. As the story continues, they'll become more adept at their criminal enterprises, ultimately being able to steal luxury vehicles and high-end businesses.

This progression might also integrate criminal activities more into the overall gameplay loop than in previous entries. Some missions are said to be available only after players have made a certain amount of money, so they'll need to build their criminal enterprises.

So your views on crime could affect how well Lucia and Jason stay hidden. You might try being a little more calculated to stay out of trouble, or you might get aggressive and find it harder to complete some activities. That suggests Rockstar wants GTA 6 to play more like a crime simulator, with consequences for your actions, rather than an open-world sandbox with no meaningful limitations.

The game should also build on the realistic NPC interactions that Red Dead Redemption 2 brought to the table.

Rockstar has previously mentioned that characters will react more organically to your actions, making the world feel more responsive to what you do. Together with the expanded criminal progression system, these features could make GTA 6 feel like a more evolved version of the studio's previous open-world adventures.

The campaign, reportedly 50 hours long, might seem shorter than some players expected, but the added activities, exploration,, and crime systems could add a lot more to the experience. This means you could spend considerably more time in the game beyond the main story.

GTA 6 looks packed with content outside its main story, with roughly 170 wildlife species, 100 missions, five chapters, and a potential 200-hour completion requirement. As more information comes to light ahead of launch, players should have a better idea of what Rockstar has in store for its next big release.