The gaming world is eagerly awaiting GTA 6, which will not only break profit records but also make history with its price. Renowned industry analyst Michael Patcher predicts that the standard edition of the game could carry a price tag of $100. If realized, this could usher in a new era for GTA 6.

GTA 6’s price will fill Rockstar Games’ coffers

Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Patcher, known for his past predictions, told The Telegraph that despite Rockstar Games’ high price tag, the game will be an incredible commercial success. According to Patcher’s estimates, GTA 6 could generate a staggering $10 billion in revenue. GTA Online, the game’s online mode, is expected to generate $500 million annually.

Behind this massive revenue is another record-breaking budget. Patcher estimates that the game’s development budget, including marketing costs, has reached $1.5 billion. This figure is in line with other analysts’ predictions.

While revenue estimates from various analysts vary, they all converge on one point: GTA 6 will be one of the biggest game launches of all time, perhaps even the biggest. Josh Chapman claims the game will generate $7.6 billion in revenue in its first two months of release, and that publisher Take-Two will be able to recoup its $2 billion investment in just one month.

Beyond financial expectations, the game is expected to break new records in metrics such as number of copies sold, concurrent player count, and viewership across platforms.

Grand Theft Auto 6’s release date is set for May 26, 2026. The game will initially be released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles. While a PC release has not yet been officially confirmed, considering Rockstar Games’ previous game launch strategies, PC players are expected to receive the game sometime in 2027.