Overview
- Ex-Rockstar animator Mike York said he expects the base game to launch at about $70, rejecting the idea of a $100 standard edition.
- York suggested Rockstar could offer an optional higher-priced pre-order, such as a $99 bundle with GTA Online perks, while keeping the base price lower.
- Former Rockstar North technical director Obbe Vermeij said the company will seek a large player base and capture revenue over time through GTA Online microtransactions.
- Vermeij characterized GTA 6’s development as likely among the most expensive ever and predicted greater use of AI and procedural tools to ease artist workload.
- York expects a November 15, 2026 release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X and views another delay as unlikely, though none of these details are official until Rockstar confirms them.