GTA 6 already has gamers bracing for impact, and Rockstar has now confirmed the price point that’s been stirring debate for months. A fresh update on the studio’s store listings shows the standard edition firmly set at $69.99, ending speculation that it might climb higher or dip before launch.
GTA 6 standard edition locked at $69.99
The new pricing appeared across Rockstar’s official store and partner retailers this week. While $69.99 has become the norm for most AAA releases, many fans wondered if GTA 6’s massive budget and scale would push it into the $80 or even $100 range. Instead, Rockstar is keeping it in line with the current top-tier price.
In recent months, Microsoft has been regularly increasing the fees for Game Pass, and now the company is facing a major investigation.
Special editions likely to push GTA 6 higher
Even so, the base price is just the start. Rockstar almost always launches premium editions packed with extras, and past collector’s bundles have easily doubled the standard cost. Given GTA 6’s ambition, deluxe versions could reach triple-digit territory without surprising anyone.
Fans split on pricing
Reactions are already mixed. Some players see $69.99 as reasonable, especially with game budgets climbing year after year. Others expect GTA Online’s post-launch monetization to bring more spending, which makes the upfront cost feel less like a win. The conversation mirrors the chatter around Red Dead Redemption 2’s price back in 2018.
Why Rockstar probably won’t drop the price
Rockstar’s biggest titles tend to hold their value for years. GTA 5 stayed near full price for almost a decade thanks to steady online updates. With GTA 6 set to deliver an evolving online world, the same long tail seems almost certain. Lower prices might not arrive for a very long time.
- GTA 6 standard edition confirmed at $69.99
- Special editions expected to cost more
- Community reaction is mixed
- Price unlikely to drop for years post-launch
- Online content will drive long-term revenue
GTA 6 price is just the start of the conversation
The number is set, but the real question is whether the game delivers enough to justify it. Rockstar is promising its most ambitious open world yet, so expectations are sky-high. If it delivers, $69.99 could feel like a bargain. If not, the internet will be ready with pitchforks.
In Los Santos or Vice City, nothing’s ever cheap.
