GTA VI Listed at $112 by Swiss Retailer, Sparks Pricing Concerns
A Swiss retailer briefly listed GTA VI for pre-order at $112, raising questions about a possible price hike. Rockstar Games has not confirmed the price.
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A brief online listing by a Swiss retailer showing Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) available for pre-order at 99 Swiss Francs (approximately $112 or Rs 9,300) has fueled speculation over a possible price increase for the anticipated Rockstar Games release.
Though the listing was removed shortly after appearing, images shared across social media have reignited conversations on game pricing trends. Industry analysts and gamers have been debating whether the premium cost reflects the game's development demands or signals a broader shift in AAA title pricing.
If the listed price is accurate, it significantly exceeds the current standard of $70 (around Rs 5,800) for new AAA console titles. Gamers on platforms such as Reddit have voiced mixed reactions. Some suggest the potential cost may reflect the game’s scope and technical ambition. Others indicate they would prefer to wait for discounts or bundle deals rather than pay the full price.
Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive have yet to provide official pricing details for GTA VI. Experts suggest the early listing may have been a placeholder or a strategy to gauge consumer sentiment. Regardless of intent, the incident has intensified scrutiny on pricing strategies across the gaming sector.
GTA VI is projected to launch in Fall 2025 on console platforms. A PC release is likely to follow in 2026. Reports suggest the game will introduce two protagonists, including the franchise’s first female lead, set in a fictionalized version of modern-day Florida named Leonida. The open-world map is expected to feature areas such as Vice City, coastal regions, inland towns, and swamp landscapes.
