Insider: GTA 6 special edition and additional GTA Online payments can cost up to $150

Take-Two Interactive, the publisher of Grand Theft Auto, spearheaded the movement towards $70 AAA game pricing. Concerns exist that this trend might escalate with the release of Grand Theft Auto 6.

While a standard edition of GTA 6 may remain in the $70 range, avoiding the $80-$100 price point, industry insiders suggest a premium edition priced at $100-$150 could be offered, potentially including early access.

According to Tez2, a prominent leaker, Rockstar/Take-Two will deviate from previous models. GTA 6 Online will be sold separately at launch, unlike GTA Online and Red Dead Online, which were released later. The story mode will be bundled as part of a "complete package" encompassing both.

This separate online component impacts pricing. The cost of the online portion will influence the base game price, and the price of the story mode upgrade for those purchasing only the online component remains undetermined.

By offering a lower-priced online version, Take-Two could attract players unable to afford the $70 or $80 full game. This strategy leverages the potential for these players to upgrade to access the story mode. Conversely, some players might desire the story mode but lack the funds for the upgrade.

Take-Two could further monetize this by offering a subscription service similar to Xbox Game Pass, potentially integrating GTA+. Players opting for continuous gameplay via subscription instead of saving for an upgrade would generate additional revenue, presenting a win-win scenario for Take-Two.