Grand Theft Auto VI: Latest Details on Price, Release Date, and More

Rockstar Games has recently dropped tantalising hints about their highly anticipated next instalment in the Grand Theft Auto series, GTA VI. Fans are eagerly lapping up every detail, especially concerning the game's price and release date.

Eye-Watering Price Tag?

In a 2023 interview with Forbes, Strauss Zelnick, the CEO of Take-Two Interactive (Rockstar's parent company), hinted that future games might adopt a "per hour" pricing model. He explained, "Our prices are still very, very low because we offer many hours of engagement. The value of the engagement is very high. So, I think the industry as a whole offers a terrific price-to-value opportunity for consumers."

Currently, the average major AAA title retails for around £60 to £70. According to Forbes, this could be the expected price range for GTA VI, suggesting that fans should brace themselves for a premium cost in line with the game's expansive content.

Release Date Confirmation

Publishers have targeted an Autumn 2025 release for GTA VI on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, with a PC release likely to follow in 2026. This aligns with the typical staggered release strategy Rockstar has employed in the past, ensuring console gamers get first dibs on their latest offerings.

Leaked Details and Speculations

Despite the publishers maintaining tight-lipped about specifics, fans have been busy piecing together leaks and rumours. Notably, the game map is speculated to be the largest open world in GTA history. An in-depth analysis by a Reddit user, who cross-referenced the official trailer with other leaks, suggests that GTA VI will boast over 100 locations, making it a "very diverse" and extensive playground for players.

Return to Vice City

GTA VI is set to return to Vice City, the vibrant, neon-soaked fictional version of Miami first introduced in 1997's Grand Theft Auto and later in 2002's GTA Vice City. The story is rumoured to revolve around "love and crime" between the main character, Lucia—the first playable female protagonist in an open-world GTA game—and another character, promising a fresh narrative twist.

First Trailer Insights

The first trailer, released in December following an online leak, provides a glimpse into the game's rich and dynamic world. It features in-game social media footage showcasing fast cars, beaches, strip clubs, alligators, police raids, boat parties, and a buzzing nightclub scene. This variety of settings hints at the immersive and action-packed experience players can expect.

Stay tuned to DailyGamer for more updates on GTA VI as we continue to follow the latest news and leaks about this highly anticipated release.