GTA 6 vs Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 is the best yardstick for GTA 6: same studio, same obsession with detail. GTA 6 takes that engine forward into a modern Vice City.
| RDR2 | GTA 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | Rockstar Games | Rockstar Games |
| Setting | 1899 American frontier | Modern Vice City, Leonida |
| Released | October 26, 2018 | November 19, 2026 |
| Protagonists | Arthur Morgan (then John) | Two (Lucia and Jason) |
| Install size | ~150 GB | Large, expected 130+ GB |
| Platforms | PS4, Xbox One, PC | PS5 and Xbox Series X|S |
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Frequently asked questions
Will GTA 6 be as detailed as RDR2?
Almost certainly more. GTA 6 uses a newer iteration of Rockstar’s engine and has been in development even longer, so expect RDR2-level detail or beyond in a modern setting.
Is GTA 6 bigger than RDR2?
Reporting suggests GTA 6’s world is large and dense. Exact size is unconfirmed, but it is expected to rival or exceed RDR2 in scope and detail.