Hotly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI will cost more than other AAA games
Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders have launched for PS5 and Xbox, sparking debate over its premium pricing and lack of physical copies.
📍 How it ended
Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders launched for PS5 and Xbox with a price of £70. The game's cost and the lack of physical copies drew backlash and controversy.
Rockstar Games responded to the feedback regarding physical discs as the title approached release.
Epilogue added 35d ago, after coverage quieted.
Answered
How much will Grand Theft Auto VI cost?
According to the BBC, the game will cost £70.
Which platforms are available for pre-order?
IGN reports that pre-orders are live for PS5 and Xbox.
Will there be a physical version of the game?
The Guardian indicates that users should not expect a physical copy, a move that has led to backlash according to VICE.
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Where it stands
Rockstar Games has opened pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI, revealing the game's cover art and a price point of £70. Pre-orders are currently live for Xbox and PlayStation 5 platforms.
Coverage from the BBC and Ars Technica emphasizes that the title will cost more than other AAA games. Additionally, The Guardian and VICE report a backlash regarding the absence of physical copies, prompting a response from Rockstar Games.
Market analysts at Jefferies suggest the release could serve as a stock catalyst for Take-Two. Further developments regarding the physical disc controversy and the final launch date remain a focus of reporting.
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Coverage (9)
- Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders open, but don’t expect a physical copy The Guardian · 47d ago
- GTA 6 will cost £70 BBC · 47d ago
- The GTA VI controversy isn't the price Sky News · 47d ago
- Rockstar Games Responds to GTA 6 Physical Disc Backlash VICE · 47d ago
- Take-Two gets set for GTA VI pre-orders. Jefferies says it could be the stock catalyst investors have been waiting for Proactive financial news · 47d ago
- GTA 6 pre-order date and cover art revealed by Rockstar BBC · 47d ago
- Grand Theft Auto 6 Preorders Are Live for PS5 and Xbox IGN · 47d ago
- After More Than a Decade of Waiting, ‘GTA VI’ Is Finally Around the Corner WIRED · 47d ago
- Hotly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI will cost more than other AAA games Ars Technica · 47d ago broke it first
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