- By Prateek Levi
- Fri, 23 May 2025 01:52 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
GTA 6 Launch Update: Yes, GTA 6 will be the biggest game release of this decade, and yes, it will have some of the best graphics we have seen in the gaming industry by far, and it's not just about how good it looks but also about how immersive and reactive the overall environment and gameplay are. From character shadows to wheels kicking up dust, these are the core details that fans and serious gamers are expecting to be perfected and are looking forward to. Now all this immersive and hyper-realistic gameplay is definitely not easy and cheap to achieve and develop, and we already have reports that suggest that the game may have crossed the $1 billion mark in its making. So a legit question does come across: how much will GTA 6 cost for the end consumer or for us gamers who are willing to get their hands on that fresh GTA 6 release?
For those unaware Rockstar has already postponed the release of GTA 6 to next year in May, and by far we have received two trailers from the game maker giving us a glimpse and a small insight into what the game will look and feel like. The second trailer was dropped suddenly just a day after the delay was announced, Rockstar was probably trying to dodge frustrated fans who were not so happy with the delay. Nonetheless, it was exciting to see something new.
Check Out These Screenshots From GTA 6!
How Much Will It Cost You?
GTA 6 has been in development since 2020, according to its parent company. While rumors of a staggering $2 billion budget have been making the rounds, the firm clarified that number isn't accurate. Still, it acknowledged that even a $1 billion spend would make GTA 6 the most expensive video game ever created.
Talk of the game's massive budget first gained traction during the 2022 Rockstar Games data breach. At the time, X user @vxunderground posted what appeared to be screenshots from an online forum, allegedly linked to the hacker behind the breach. In the leaked chat, the individual claimed Rockstar had poured $2 billion into the game's development—fuelling widespread speculation ever since.
If these speculations and rumours are to be believed, then the standard edition of GTA 6 in India could cost you around Rs 5,999, and the special edition might go up to Rs 7,299 or even more depending on what other goodies Rockstar is willing to provide with it. On a global scale the prices are expected to hit $100 or Rs 9000 approx. This is a concern, as people who are playing on console and paying $600-$700 for a console like the PS5, the game itself is one-fifth of the cost, so will the consumer pay such a steep price for a game? This only time will tell as these are only speculative prices and Rockstar hasn't confirmed anything officially.
Story And Characters
There are two main protagonists in the story this time, one less than what we had in GTA 5. Lucia, one of the main characters, is a fresh and special addition to the GTA franchise, as she will be the first female protagonist of the series. The game has given us a small description that says, “Jason and Lucia have always known the deck is stacked against them. But when an easy score goes wrong, they find themselves on the darkest side of the sunniest place in America, in the middle of a criminal conspiracy stretching across the state of Leonida — forced to rely on each other more than ever if they want to make it out alive.”
Besidest, a few new characters have also been introduced with the second trailer and through screenshots that Rockstar shared on its official website. Namely: Boobie Ike, Brian Heder, Cal Hampton, Dre’Quan Priest, Raul Bautista and Real Dimez.
