GTA 6: What will Grand Theft Auto 6 cost and when can you pre-order?

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Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6), the burning question on everyone's mind is: How much will Rockstar Games' latest sandbox epic set you back?

The Grand Unveiling: A Decade in the Making

After over a decade of anticipation, Rockstar Games unveiled Grand Theft Auto 6 in early December, promising an unparalleled gaming experience described as «the biggest, most immersive» entry into the franchise.

Despite the excitement generated by the reveal trailer, details surrounding the release are scant, with a tentative 2025 launch timeframe for PlayStation 5 (PS5) and Xbox Series X/S, and no mention of a PC version as of yet.

Cracking the Pricing Code: How Much Will GTA 6 Cost?

The pivotal question of GTA 6's cost at launch looms large, with Rockstar keeping pricing details under wraps. However, industry trends suggest it might become the most expensive title in the series. Grand Theft Auto 5, released in 2013 for PS3 (and eventually PS4), entered the market at the standard $59.99 USD.
Over the years, game development costs have surged, prompting publishers to explore higher price points. Take-Two Interactive, the publisher behind GTA, has already released titles like NBA 2K24 and Marvel's Midnight Suns at $70 USD instead of the traditional $60 USD. With GTA 6's estimated budget soaring to $2 billion, a price tag above $70 has been speculated, though the industry standard may keep it within that range.

The Pre-Order Dilemma: Can You Secure Your Copy?

As of now, the ability to pre-order GTA 6 remains elusive. Traditionally, Rockstar initiates pre-orders a few months before the game's release. For instance, Red Dead Redemption 2, the studio's last release in 2018,