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‘GTA VI’ Will Cost $80, but That’s Not the Saddest Part

Gizmodo

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June 24, 2026

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‘GTA VI’ Will Cost $80, but That’s Not the Saddest Part

‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ is just the latest game to push higher prices alongside costlier consoles.

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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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· Jul 6, 2026

Digital-only GTA 6 Ultimate Edition screenshot literally says "buy more useless s***"

Digital-only GTA 6 Ultimate Edition screenshot literally says "buy more useless s***"

Ars Technica

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· Jun 24, 2026

Hotly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI will cost more than other AAA games

GTA6 might be an outlier, though—at least for now.

ComicBook.com

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· Jun 28, 2026

GTA 6 Price Update Surprises Grand Theft Auto Fans

Rockstar Games gave some Grand Theft Auto fans sticker shock when it revealed the price of GTA 6 would be 80 rather than 70, and that the Ultimate Edition — which has some content locked behind it — will be 100. This is a lot of money. There is obviously a ton of value, given []

Kotaku

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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

JOE.co.uk

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· Jun 24, 2026

GTA 6 price has finally been confirmed – and it’s got everyone talking

A big update The retail price for the much-anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 has finally been confirmed – and it’s got people talking. GTA 6 is a phrase that has come to symbolise many meanings. Whether it’s in reference to something people felt was impossible, something severely delayed or unlikely to happen, or just the []

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