Grand Theft Auto VI is shaping up to be one of, if not the longest, games to finish in Rockstar’s catalogue. In a recent interview with The New York Times, Rockstar North Co-Studio Head Rob Nelson said that he already completed GTA VI in February, which took him around 80 hours.

Nelson elaborated that his time consisted of all the main missions alongside optional side stuff with “narrative ramifications.” Whether or not he was referring to all optional quests, the 80-hour playtime is still plentiful, which gives players a scope of the game’s narrative and overall content.

For context, Rockstar’s previous game, Red Dead Redemption 2, can be completed within 50 to 60 hours, or more if you’re a completionist. Meanwhile, the two previous GTA installments take around 30 hours to beat, which is more than half of Nelson’s completion time.

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On top of side missions, GTA VI’s extended look on Netflix offered a closer look at the different activities players can partake in in Leonida. Rockstar showcased outdoor and recreational activities from working out to dirt bike riding, backyard wrestling, and skydiving.

Furthermore, it seems like GTA V’s “Strangers and Freaks” are making a return in some shape or form, given the “interesting” NPCs that Lucia and Jason bumped into throughout the preview. With that said, GTA VI doesn’t seem to fall short on things to do, and Nelson’s 80-hour completion time may even be longer if players want to experience everything Leonida has to offer.