GTA VI finally gets a price tag

Rockstar Games announced the pricing for Grand Theft Auto VI on March 20, 2024, setting the standard edition at $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition at $99.99. Preorders for the highly anticipated title are scheduled to begin at midnight local time, with availability confirmed for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. This pricing positions GTA VI as one of the most expensive AAA games released to date, reflecting the significant investment in its development and the expansive open world promised by Rockstar Games. The game is slated for release in 2025, with specific dates to be confirmed closer to launch. The announcement follows the release of a second trailer for the game, which garnered over 100 million views within 24 hours, underscoring the immense public interest and commercial expectations surrounding the franchise's next installment. The decision to price the game at $79.99 for its standard edition marks a notable increase from previous flagship titles in the Grand Theft Auto series, which typically launched at $59.99.