| GTA 6: The price revealed by the publisher, can you really afford not to start saving now? |
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IN SHORT
Rockstar Games has finally lifted the veil on the highly anticipated price of GTA 6, the next iteration of the famous video game franchise. With this revelation, many fans are wondering if they can afford not to start saving now. The question arises: how far are gamers willing to go to get their hands on this long-awaited game?
The clash of labels
Fasten your seatbelts ! The price of GTA VI might just make you dizzy. Although a high cost was expected for the highly anticipated title of Rockstar Games, we still hoped that the publisher would spare us a hefty bill. Alas, reality seems less lenient.
Strauss Zelnick’s calculation
Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take Two, proposes a model based on the value of the hour of play to determine the price of AAA games. With major releases already selling for between £60 and £70, a significant increase could exclude many players from the community.
What do the players really think?
Despite the enormous amount of time, money, and effort invested into creating a AAA experience, many gamers already feel that current prices are far from affordable. Zelnick explained that the value of the expected hour of entertainment should be multiplied by the number of hours expected, added to the customer’s perceived value for owning the intellectual property.
A model that makes you think
Under this model, base prices are still low because they offer many hours of commitment. However, this vision does not console players who may have to save more to obtain GTA VI. Indeed, with maps showing more than 100 locations, the value-per-hour model seems justified, but that doesn’t allay concerns about the potential price.
Comparison of recent titles
| Game | Estimated price |
| GTA V | €50 |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | €60 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | €70 |
| The Witcher 3 | €40 |
| Assassin’s Creed Valhalla | €60 |
Things to consider
- Increased development costs
- Complexity and size of new games
- Hours of content offered
- Perceived value and player engagement
FAQs
Q: When will GTA VI be officially released?
A: Take-Two has not yet announced an official release date for GTA VI.
Q: Is the price mentioned final?
A: No, it is not confirmed yet. However, Zelnick’s statements suggest a significant increase.
Q: How can players save for GTA VI?
A: Plan a monthly budget dedicated to video game savings and take advantage of deals and sales for other purchases.
Q: Will there be special editions of GTA VI?
A: Most likely, as was the case with previous Rockstar Games titles, offering additional content at varying prices.
