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Hotly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI will cost more than other AAA games
GTA6 might be an outlier, though—at least for now.
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ComicBook.com
· 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 []
MobileSyrup
· 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 []
Gizmodo
· Jun 24, 2026
‘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.
SVG
· Jul 7, 2026
5 Ways The First GTA Game Was Way Different From The Sequels
Grand Theft Auto wasn't always the open world cinematic masterpiece franchise it is now. Its humble origins are a very different gaming experience.
Independent Online
· Jul 9, 2026
GTA VI pre-order scams exposed: What gamers need to know
GTA VI pre-order scams exposed: What gamers need to know
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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"
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Related coverage for "Hotly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI will cost more than other AAA games": ComicBook.com — After GTA 6, We Expect These 5 Upcoming AAA Games to Cost $80. MobileSyrup — Rockstar finally reveals how much GTA VI will cost. Gizmodo — ‘GTA VI’ Will Cost $80, but That’s Not the Saddest Part. SVG — 5 Ways The First GTA Game Was Way Different From The Sequels. Independent Online — GTA VI pre-order scams exposed: What gamers need to know. 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"