GTA VI PRICED AT $79.99, PREORDERS BEGIN TONIGHT

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Rockstar Games has officially announced Grand Theft Auto VI pricing: $79.99 for the standard edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition. Preorders open tonight at midnight across PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Both digital and physical versions are available for preorder, though Rockstar confirmed physical copies will include a download code rather than a fully playable disc. Physical editions ship starting November 12th. The pricing aligns with current-generation AAA standards. The Ultimate Edition likely includes additional in-game currency, cosmetics, or early access—details Rockstar hasn't yet specified. GTA VI is scheduled to launch in Fall 2025 after multiple delays. The announcement marks the first official pricing since the game's reveal in December 2023, which generated record-breaking engagement for a trailer. Pre-order availability signals the publisher's confidence in the release timeline, though specific launch dates remain unconfirmed.

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