How long is GTA V?
GTA V takes about ~31–32 hours to finish the main story, or around ~80–90 hours to fully complete.
| Playstyle | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Main story | ~31–32 hours |
| Main + extras | ~47–48 hours |
| Completionist | ~80–90 hours |
Sources · Last verified: July 12, 2026.
These times cover GTA V's single-player Story Mode only; GTA Online is effectively endless and is not counted. A focused run through the three protagonists' heist-driven campaign averages around 31–32 hours. Adding the meatier side content (Strangers and Freaks missions, hobbies and some optional activities) pushes it to roughly 47–48 hours. Chasing 100% completion is a big jump to 80 hours and beyond, largely because of exhaustive collectibles (the Spaceship Parts and Nuclear Waste hunts), maxing every activity and hitting gold medals on missions. Because completionist tasks are grindy and skill-based, individual times vary widely, with some players reporting well over 100 hours.
GTA V — frequently asked
How long does GTA 5 take to beat?
Sources
- Rockstar Support — GTA V PC System Requirements
- Steam — Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced
- Charlie INTEL — Does GTA Online have crossplay?
- HowLongToBeat — Grand Theft Auto V
- Dexerto — Is GTA 5 & GTA Online cross-platform?
- Last verified: July 12, 2026. Sizes and specs can change with patches — tell us if something is out of date.