Will GTA 6's narrative contain a significant time leap? Theory behind how its span would last for decades

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 22, 2025, 20:02 IST

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Grand Theft Auto Six may feature a story evolving across decades. Rockstar's history suggests ambitious storytelling. The game might explore Lucia's criminal journey over time. A time jump could show long-term consequences. Rockstar's detail focus could depict Vice City in different eras. Depending on Rockstar's plans, GTA 6 could last for many years.

Will GTA 6's narrative contain a significant time leap? Theory behind how its span would last for decades

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GTA 6 is easily the most hyped game of the decade, and with Rockstar’s history of pushing boundaries, fans are already deep into theory-crafting. One burning question: Will the game’s story span decades with a major time leap? Some clues suggest that GTA 6’s narrative could stretch across multiple eras, giving us a deeper, more dynamic experience. Sounds crazy? Maybe. But it’s not entirely impossible.

How Long Can GTA 6 Really Last?

The Theory: A Story That Evolves Over Time

The main argument for a time leap in GTA 6 comes from Rockstar’s love for long, ambitious storytelling. With games like Red Dead Redemption 2, they’ve already shown how they can craft decade-spanning narratives (Arthur Morgan’s journey covered eight years). What if GTA 6 does something similar?
Here’s why it makes sense:

Lucia and Jason’s Story Arc – From the first trailer, it’s clear Lucia is a central character, possibly inspired by Bonnie & Clyde. What if the game starts in her early criminal years and then fast-forwards to show the long-term consequences of her actions?
Rockstar’s Obsession with Detail – If any studio can pull off a decades-spanning story, it’s Rockstar. Red Dead 2 nailed historical accuracy, so why not show Miami-inspired Vice City across different eras?
Red Dead Redemption 2’s Time Jump Factor – Rockstar already pulled off a massive epilogue time jump in RDR2, letting players experience life post-Van der Linde gang. What if GTA 6 does the same? Maybe Lucia’s story starts as a small-time criminal, then we jump 10 years to see her running a full-blown cartel—or hunted and on the run.

GTA 6: The Story Could Be LONGER Than You Think!

How Long Will Rockstar Stick With GTA 6?

Some fans on Reddit argue that GTA 6 could last 15+ years based on how Rockstar plans its future:

If Rockstar focuses on GTA 6 exclusively, we might be in this for the long haul (think 16-25 years of updates).
If they pivot to RDR3, then GTA 7 might not happen until the 2030s (a 10-12 year gap).
If they immediately start GTA 7 post-GTA 6, we could see a shorter cycle (6-8 years).

Rockstar isn’t afraid of bold storytelling, and with the biggest budget in gaming history, they have the resources to pull off a narrative spanning decades. If they go this route, GTA 6 could be the most ambitious, evolving open-world experience we’ve ever seen.
What do you think? Would you be down for a GTA story that evolves over time?

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