# GTA 6 slows main story with natural pauses

> GTA 6 forces players to take time between missions instead of speedrunning the main story.
- Title: GTA 6 slows main story with natural pauses · Dexerto
- Summary: GTA 6 forces players to take time between missions instead of speedrunning the main story. GTA 6 includes natural pauses between missions to prevent…
- Keywords: gta 6, grand theft auto, rockstar games, speedrunning, natural gating, vice city, gaming, sports, GTA, slows, main, story
- Source: Dexerto — https://dexerto.com/gta/gta-6-forces-you-to-take-your-time-with-the-main-story-instead-of-speedrunning-it-3422697
- Author: Connor Bennett
- Published: 2026-10-29T12:49:30+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gta 6, grand theft auto, rockstar games, speedrunning, natural gating, vice city, gaming, sports
## GTA 6 main story
GTA 6 forces players to take time between missions instead of speedrunning the main story.
## Natural gating between missions
Rockstar confirmed players must gather money between missions before unlocking certain jobs.
## Mission pauses
Players will experience natural waiting periods between missions to slow down the story.
## Police response
Police can deploy K9 units and spike strips to stop players from speedrunning.
## Key takeaway

GTA 6 includes natural pauses between missions to prevent speedrunning the main story.