GTA 6 is the most highly-anticipated video game in the history of the medium, scheduled for launch in 2025. With an official trailer out and the two playable characters introduced, Rockstar Games has much in the pipeline for their upcoming mainline entry in the GTA franchise. The next GTA game will be released almost after 12 years since the release of GTA 5, which has gone on to become the one of the best-selling video games of all-time.
Among all the hype, gamers are curious about the price tag, as some suspect a massive price hike for Rockstar's upcoming title. While previous speculations stated that GTA 6 may cross the $100 tag, it is yet to say what the developers have in mind.
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GTA 6 Price Speculation: Will Take-Two Break the New $70 Mark
A rumour in December 2023 stated that GTA 6 may cost between $100 to $150, with chances of even crossing the price tag. This had fans concerned about the increasing price of video games as the cost rarely makes up for the in-game hours for recent AAA titles. Many also stated that the price tag may be justified due to the popular Online mode that GTA 6 may bring.
Not only will it replace GTA Online for many gamers, but it will also offer a new experience, enhancing the multiplayer mode in many ways. The $150 price tag is just a rumor right now. Rockstar Games hasn't officially stated anything regarding the matter. The rumor was first reported by Niche Gamer in December 2023, when the article stated that the price tag was part of a 'leaked' conversation between developers.
The site also offered more insight on the conversation which mentioned that Grand Theft Auto 6 has been in development since 2014, and has cost the developers over 2 billion dollars. This is not an easy sum of money for a publisher. These rumours sparked more interest in the community as gamers were curious to know the official price tag.
To know about the official price for GTA 6, gamers will have to wait till Rockstar comes with an official statement. If the budget were to be true, gamers can at least expect the game to cost over $70, which is more than the current-gen price for AAA titles in the industry. If gamers count in the Online mode for GTA 6, the title may cost around $100 or more on launch. The expensive price tag will also make sense as the title is only set to come out for the current-gen consoles on release.