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Leaks and Analysts Clash Over Grand Theft Auto 6’s Launch Price

Social-media leaks pointing to a $69.99 base edition stand opposite a Wedbush Securities forecast of a $100 entry price

An image about GTA 6 could launch with $100 pricing and it will STILL be massively profitable, says analysts
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Overview

  • A social-media leak suggests the standard edition will cost $69.99, with deluxe and premium tiers at $89.99 and $109.99 offering staggered early access to GTA Online.
  • Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter predicts a $100 baseline price for GTA 6’s standard edition.
  • Analysts estimate development and marketing costs have exceeded $1.5 billion, making it one of the most expensive games ever produced.
  • Pachter forecasts the title could generate around $10 billion in lifetime sales plus about $500 million per year from its online service.
  • Rockstar Games has confirmed a May 26, 2026 release, prompting global preorder discussion and regional pricing speculation.