GTA VI Sets $80 Base Price as AAA Gaming Enters Premium Era
TL;DR
Grand Theft Auto VI will launch at an $80 base price with a $99 Ultimate Edition and no physical disc, signaling a temporary shift toward premium pricing for big-budget AAA titles. Rockstar plans a single-player launch with online modes later, and analysts expect ongoing revenue from multiplayer services and microtransactions. While many other AAA games may still debut at $70, GTA VI highlights a trend toward higher launch prices for marquee releases.
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