Rumors and experiences about GTA 6 coming in at $100 persist, however one analyst believes that will not occur partly as a result of the true “money cow” is GTA Online with its microtransactions.
Rhys Elliott of Alinea Analytics advised Wccftech {that a} $100 value level for GTA 6’s base version is a foul thought for a wide range of causes, one among which pertains to GTA Online. “The actual money cow is GTA Online and its recurring revenues, so limiting GTA VI’s complete addressable viewers at launch to make a fast buck would not be good. Let’s additionally not overlook there is a cost-of-living disaster taking place globally,” he mentioned.
Elliott additionally talked about that Rockstar might want to discover a option to persuade GTA 5 gamers to maneuver from that sport to GTA 6, and maintaining the usual version’s value level comparatively low could possibly be a part of the plan. “The next ground for the switching price would restrict the GTA 5-to-GTA 6 participant acquisition,” Elliott mentioned. “Gamers not budging from GTA 5 might be one among GTA VI’s greatest threats–one GTA hasn’t actually confronted earlier than.”
Past these causes, Elliott mentioned Rockstar can all the time launch a premium model of GTA 6 for $100 or extra that features bonuses like early entry or GTA Online forex. “Gamers with the disposable earnings to pay that may pay it. It is the very best of each worlds, and it is the norm for AAA video games today.”
Elliott mentioned Rockstar might cost $100 for GTA 6’s base version if it wished to as a result of information exhibits that individuals are prepared and prepared to pay additional for a sport they really need. Nevertheless, Elliott mentioned Rockstar could not “cost greater than it must,” and in the end, Elliott believes Rockstar will choose $80.
Elliott shared these ideas after Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter advised (*6*) that he expects GTA 6 to price $100 for the bottom version.
Take-Two will launch its subsequent earnings report and take questions for analysts on August 7, at which era the corporate could share extra about its plans for GTA 6. Hold checking again with GameSpot for the newest.
After a delay, GTA 6 is now set for launch on Might 26, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Sequence X|S.