GTA 6 pricing is stressing gamers out: 'we do this to ourselves'

There has been a lot of discussion regarding the potential pricing for GTA VI, with industry analysts stating that Rockstar Games could, in theory, set the price at an unprecedented $100.

I’ve spouted my own opinions on this, and whether it would indeed ‘save’ video games - I’m yet to be convinced - and it seems fans of the franchise are concerned about this option becoming a reality.

Will Rockstar Games really charge $100 for GTA 6?

Fans have taken to Reddit to discuss the potential price, citing an article from IGN that states, “GTA 6 at $100 Would Be 'A Bridge Too Far' — Even for Grand Theft Auto.”

In the Reddit thread, one user has serious doubts that Rockstar Games would attempt this, saying, “Considering Rockstar makes a killing on microtransactions, it would be baffling to charge $100 as a gateway to entry.”

It would be a shocking move, and one that would impact the industry as a whole, with other publishers likely following suit.

EMB_Pilot has this to say, “let’s be real, it’s GTA 6. It’s the most hyped game to be released. Them upping it to 100$ isn’t gonna stop 99% of the gamers from buying it.”

Are they correct? I’d say so. The game is not only one of the most anticipated games of the year, but likely of all time.

Some fans have been waiting many years for GTA VI, and a higher price isn’t going to hold them back, especially when you consider just how much playtime you’ll likely get.

As another GTA fan says, “Gonna sell a billion copies day one regardless. Then in 6 months a new AAA game will come out costing $115. We do this to ourselves.”

The writing is on the wall with this one, and the choice from Rockstar Games could change the future of AAA pricing for years to come.