Ars Technica- GTA VI comes in two editions starting at $79.99.
- The Ultimate Edition of GTA VI is priced at $99.99 and features "an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and action," according to Rockstar.
- Players who preorder GTA VI before Nov. 20 will receive a bonus Vintage Vice City Pack, described as "a collection of items that flash back to when the neon burned brightest."
- Hotly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI will cost more than other AAA games, with speculative estimates for the base game price landing as high as $100.
- The game’s Ultimate Edition will sell for $99 and will include exclusive perks for the single-player portion.
- GTA6 will launch with its single-player campaign first, with online modes coming later.
- Rockstar announced a delay for GTA VI, stating: "These extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve."
Grand Theft Auto VI is set to redefine pricing in the gaming industry, launching at $80 for the standard edition and $99 for the Ultimate Edition, which offers exclusive single-player perks. Preorders began on June 25, with the game scheduled for release on November 19.25
The Ultimate Edition includes a collection of premium vehicles, weapons, and apparel, enhancing the gameplay experience. Additionally, players who preorder before November 20 will receive the Vintage Vice City Pack, a nostalgic collection of items reminiscent of the franchise's vibrant past.3
Rockstar Games has confirmed that the game will initially launch with its single-player campaign, while online modes will be introduced later. The retail version will be available for purchase starting on November 12, with download preloading also commencing on that date. Speculative estimates suggest that the base game could even reach $100 in some markets, indicating a potential shift in consumer expectations for AAA titles.4
In a statement regarding the game's development, Rockstar noted, “These extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve.”
“GTA VI is set to launch with a price higher than typical AAA games, starting at $79.99. Players who preorder before Nov. 20 will receive a bonus Vintage Vice City Pack.”
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