Rafomac News, Tech & Trends That MatterGrand Theft Auto 6 is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious entries in the series, boasting an 80-hour campaign and a map three times the size of Red Dead Redemption 2’s. These fresh insights raise the stakes for what players can expect from Rockstar’s next blockbuster.
How Long Is GTA 6’s Campaign?
Rockstar Games recently revealed that Grand Theft Auto 6’s campaign takes around 80 hours to complete, according to an interview with Rob Nelson, co-studio head and the lead figure behind the game’s current media presentations. This estimate includes the main story and several optional missions with narrative consequences, suggesting a campaign with layers of depth and replayability. While not a complete 100% playthrough, it still stands as one of Rockstar’s longest campaigns to date, marking a significant leap from previous titles.
Replayability hints at branching storylines or different outcomes depending on player choices—an exciting departure for the Grand Theft Auto franchise.
Just How Big Is Vice City in GTA 6?
The game is set in an expansive world centered around Vice City, Rockstar’s reimagining of Miami and its surrounding Florida region. The Vice City portion alone is reportedly double the size of Los Santos from GTA 5. Even more staggering, the entire GTA 6 map is said to be about three times larger than that of Red Dead Redemption 2, a game already known for its mammoth open world.
Considering Red Dead’s vast wilderness felt large partly due to horse travel, GTA 6’s focus on fast vehicles and dense urban areas could make this scale feel truly immense and vibrant, raising expectations for exploration and variety.
Visuals and Performance on PS5
The reveal trailer proudly stated “Captured on PS5,” highlighting the game’s high-quality visuals and dense detail. According to Digital Foundry’s analysis of the trailer footage, GTA 6 runs natively at 1440p resolution and holds a stable 30 frames per second, with only occasional frame drops. It’s impressive given the scale and complexity of the game, although many players hoped for a 60 FPS option.
Rockstar has remained tight-lipped on performance specifics like ray tracing or 60 FPS modes, with co-studio head Rob Nelson not clarifying those details during press sessions. Questions remain about the performance on other platforms like Xbox Series X, PS5 Pro, or even PCs.
What Else Is New with GTA 6?
Beyond size and length, the new GTA offers innovative gameplay moments—switching between characters fluidly during missions, more immersive relationship options that are mostly optional, and a sharp, dynamic third-person shooting experience. Early impressions suggest Rockstar is crafting a multi-billion-dollar game with genuine fun at its core.
Whether this ambition translates into a game that’s as enjoyable to play as it is vast to explore is still to be seen—but from the footage and insights so far, expectations have never been higher.
Other Gaming News and Xbox’s Disc to Digital Program
Meanwhile, Microsoft unveiled a disc-to-digital program for Xbox One and Series X users with disc drives. This new feature lets players insert a physical game disc to redeem the digital version, making game ownership and switching between digital and physical copies easier. However, this won’t support older discs like Xbox 360 or OG Xbox titles and is currently rolling out to Xbox Insider participants.
At Gamescom, several other game updates made waves, including early gameplay for Tides of Annihilation and No Law, a cyberpunk-style first-person thriller. Plus, CD Projekt Red teased a new region and DLC for The Witcher 3, alongside free access to its Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions for existing owners.
With such a packed slate of announcements, the gaming world has plenty to discuss beyond GTA 6’s epic reveal.
