The Cost of GTA 6: What Fans Can Expect
Rumors of the release of Grand Theft Auto 6‘s first trailer in December have fans eagerly anticipating its release. Many are now wondering, just how much will GTA 6 cost? This article will delve into past Rockstar releases, industry standards, and provide some speculation on the price of GTA 6.
The Price of Previous Big Rockstar Releases
Prior to GTA 6, Rockstar Games released two major titles: GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2. It’s worth examining their pricing at launch to get an idea of what to expect.
| Game name | Release dates | Copy price at launch |
| GTA 5 | September 2013 (PS3 and Xbox 360) November 2014 (PS4 and Xbox One) April 2015 (PC) March 2022 (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S) | 2013: $59.99 for the Standard Edition 2014: $59.99 for the Standard Edition 2015: $59.99 for the Standard Edition 2022: $9.99 for PS5, $19.99 for Xbox Series X|S |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | October 2018 (PS4 and Xbox One) November 2019 (PC) | 2018: $59.99 for the Standard Edition 2019: $59.99 for the Standard Edition |
How Much Did the Latest AAA Releases in 2023 Cost?
Other major publishers, such as Microsoft, Activision, and Sony, raised game prices to $70 in 2023. However, some games were still sold for $60, as shown below.
| Game name | Release dates | Copy price at launch |
| Starfield | September 2023 | $70 for the Standard Edition |
| Baldur’s Gate 3 | August 2023 (PC) September 2023 (PS5) | $60 for the Standard Edition on PC $70 for the Standard Edition on PS5 |
| EA FC 24 | September 2023 | $69.99 for the Standard Edition across multiple platforms |
| Diablo IV | June 2023 | $70 for the Standard Edition across multiple platforms |
How Much Will GTA 6 Cost?
While Rockstar has yet to announce the release date or pricing for GTA 6, we can assume that it will likely follow the industry trend and cost $70 or even higher at launch.
This speculation is fueled by the fact that fans have been eagerly awaiting the next GTA game since 2013. Depending on Rockstar’s efforts, fans may be more than willing to pay even $80 for GTA 6.
This article will be updated with GTA 6’s pricing once it is revealed.