Grand Theft Auto VI could take you more than 80 hours to finish

Get ready to clear your calendar. The highly anticipated game Grand Theft Auto VI is shaping up to be a massive adventure that will keep you glued to your screen. According to the creators, just playing through the main story and some extra missions can easily take you over 80 hours to finish.

This news comes directly from Rob Nelson, a boss at Rockstar North, which is the studio making the game. He shared that his own playthrough reached that 80-hour mark. This means players are getting a huge amount of content, but they will also need to budget their free time carefully once the game arrives.

How It Compares to the Last Game

To put this into perspective, the previous game in the series, Grand Theft Auto V, was much shorter. Most people finished the main story and some side tasks in about 51.5 hours. If you are a completionist—which means a player who wants to find and do absolutely everything in the game—the older game took about 89.5 hours. With the new game starting at 80 hours for a basic run, finishing everything could easily take well over 100 hours.

New Video and Release Details

If you want a sneak peek at what is coming, Rockstar has released a 27-minute video on YouTube. This extended look shows off the fictional state of Leonida, which is based on Florida. It also introduces the 2 main characters, Jason and Lucia, and shows the wild activities you can do. The game will officially launch on November 19 and will cost $80.

A Warning About Online Scams

Because excitement is so high, cybercriminals are trying to trick eager fans. Some websites are offering fake trial versions of the game to download. Do not fall for these. These files actually contain harmful software called an infostealer, which is malware designed to sneakily grab and steal the passwords saved in your web browser.

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