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GTA 6 priced at $80, digital-only launch sparks gamer backlash · 4 sources tracked

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Rockstar Games has announced pricing and pre-order details for Grand Theft Auto 6, setting the Standard Edition at $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition at $99.99. Pre-orders begin on June 25, 2026, with the game launching on November 19, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Notably, there will be no physical discs included with initial releases; all editions will contain a download code, with physical discs expected months later. This pricing and digital-only approach for the initial launch have sparked controversy among gamers. AI

RANK_REASON Major video game release with significant pricing and distribution changes impacting the industry. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=4 ai=0.0]

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GTA 6 priced at $80, digital-only launch sparks gamer backlash · 4 sources tracked

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Steve Dent) ·

    Rockstar finally reveals pricing for Grand Theft Auto 6

    Grand Theft Auto 6 will cost $80 when pre-orders open on June 25th at midnight.

  2. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Mazique, Contributor ·

    Grand Theft Auto 6 Pre-Order Times, Prices And New Info

    Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders open June 25 at midnight local time. Here are the prices, two editions, the Vintage Vice City bonus and why there's no disc at all.

  3. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Tassi, Senior Contributor ·

    Rockstar Reveals GTA 6’s Price Is $80, Confirms Preorder Time, Bonuses

    Rockstar Games has finally confirmed how much Grand Theft Auto 6 will cost. The biggest video game of all time will jump $10 over the standard price of AAA games and run for $80.

  4. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Whizy Kim, Tech Brew ·

    GTA 6 release date is finally here—but the $80 price tag and missing disc have gamers furious

    Rockstar confirmed Grand Theft Auto VI lands Nov. 19 at $79.99—but boxes won't include a physical disc until later, and gamers are calling it an anti-consumer move that could ripple across the industry.

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