After years of great anticipation, with record-breaking trailers and some calendar adjustments, the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI has finally had its official price revealed. The standard edition of the game will cost $79.99, while the Ultimate version will be available for $99.99. The specific values for the Brazilian market, however, have not yet been announced by the producer.
This value places Grand Theft Auto VI among the most expensive releases in the history of video games, signaling a growing trend in the industry. Rising prices for major new generation titles have been a constant reality for gamers.
The game’s global pre-sale will begin next Thursday, the 25th, at midnight, depending on the time zone of each region. Players will be able to secure their copies for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. The official launch of the title is scheduled for November 19th.
High expectations for the release of Grand Theft Auto VI
The announcement ends a months-long period of intense speculation among the community of investors, analysts and players. Since the release of the first trailer, made by Rockstar, there were uncertainties about the amount the company would charge for what is the first new GTA in more than a decade.
The title hits the market 13 years after the launch of Grand Theft Auto V, which became one of the most profitable entertainment products of all time. This long wait amplified expectations surrounding the sequel, transforming GTA VI into the most anticipated game launch in the sector.
The relevance of this launch is so significant that several studios have already realigned their own calendars to avoid direct competition with Rockstar Games’ debut on the market.
Details of the standard and ultimate editions of the new GTA
The standard edition of Grand Theft Auto VI includes the full game, plus access to an exclusive promotional package. The bonus, called Vintage Vice City, will be aimed at buyers who purchase the game by November 20th and features items inspired by GTA: Vice City, a classic released in 2002.
In turn, the Ultimate edition offers expanded content, with additional vehicles, weapons, clothes, tattoos and other digital items that will be unlocked throughout the game’s main campaign.
Those who choose to purchase the digital version of the game will also receive an extra bonus: a month’s subscription to the GTA Plus service, at no additional cost, to enjoy exclusive benefits.
Impact of the cost of Grand Theft Auto VI on the gaming market
The revelation of the price of Grand Theft Auto VI comes during a period of widespread readjustments in the gaming industry. In recent months, hardware manufacturers and software publishers have increased the prices of consoles and games, driven mainly by rising title development costs.
The price of US$79.99 for Grand Theft Auto VI consolidates the perception that the sector’s major releases are migrating to a new price range. For Rockstar, the strategy reflects the belief that the franchise’s unquestionable strength will be enough to attract millions of players, even with the high investment.