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GTA 6’s $80 Price Tag May Not Be for Every Game, Analysts Say

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July 4, 2026

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GTA 6 is already poised to be one of gaming’s biggest-ever hits, something that has been further cemented by the massive price tag given to the game. The standard version of the title will sell for 80, while the Ultimate Edition with otherwise locked content will sell for 100. This has led to some fears []

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Rock Paper Shotgun

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· Jun 24, 2026

GTA 6 price confirmed: the standard edition will set you back $80, but on the bright side at least us PC players have plenty of time to save up

Awooga, awooga, GTA 6 price alert! The money number the rest of the industry are seemingly looking to as a guide of how much they might be able to charge for their own games has been revealed. For the standard edition, it's 79.99, which is right in line with what finance types had been pushing for and predicting. Read more

ComicBook.com

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· Jun 26, 2026

After GTA 6, We Expect These 5 Upcoming AAA Games to Cost $80

Courtesy of Rockstar Games One of the biggest recent announcements surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6 was its price, with pre-orders going live and revealing that the AAA juggernaut would cost around 80. With its Ultimate Edition adding tons of content for a increased price of 100, AAA gaming is getting more expensive than ever, with some players labeling projects []

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· Jun 26, 2026

Rockstar veteran says there's a good reason why GTA 6 is more expensive than most titles – it's "not an average AAA game"

Rockstar veteran says there's a good reason why GTA 6 is more expensive than most titles – it's "not an average AAA game"

TheGamer

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· Jun 24, 2026

GTA 6 Will Cost $80, $100 For Ultimate Edition

Rockstar has confirmed ahead of pre-orders that GTA 6 will cost 80.

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· Jun 24, 2026

Rockstar finally reveals how much GTA VI will cost

We finally have the pricing for probably the most hyped game of the year. Rockstar revealed that Grand Theft Auto VI will cost US80 (approximately C113.85) for the standard edition, and US100 (about C142) for the Ultimate Edition. Unfortunately, the company hasn’t shared Canadian pricing yet, but with the U.S. pricing out, we can make a []

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· Jul 2, 2026

This Is The Most Expensive It’s Ever Been To Buy A New GTA And A PlayStation To Play It On

Even if you factor in inflation, buying GTA 6 and a new PS5 is the most pricey way to play in the franchise's history

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Related coverage for "GTA 6’s $80 Price Tag May Not Be for Every Game, Analysts Say": Rock Paper Shotgun — GTA 6 price confirmed: the standard edition will set you back $80, but on the bright side at least us PC players have plenty of time to save up. ComicBook.com — After GTA 6, We Expect These 5 Upcoming AAA Games to Cost $80. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rPsFZZHBK6mZT7G9AXWhv4.png — Rockstar veteran says there's a good reason why GTA 6 is more expensive than most titles – it's "not an average AAA game" . TheGamer — GTA 6 Will Cost $80, $100 For Ultimate Edition. MobileSyrup — Rockstar finally reveals how much GTA VI will cost. Kotaku — This Is The Most Expensive It’s Ever Been To Buy A New GTA And A PlayStation To Play It On