GTA 6 is one of the most awaited games ever, and when it finally comes out, it might not just break records—it could also make video games more expensive. Some experts think the price of games could go up a lot, maybe even more than the usual $70.
Michael Douse, who works at Larian Studios, believes that the buzz around GTA 6 might give the gaming industry a chance to raise prices without making players too angry.
Making big games like GTA 6 costs a lot of money, and while developers have thought about increasing prices before, they’ve been too worried about how players would react.
But since everyone is so excited for GTA 6, this could be the right time to push prices higher, possibly up to $100 or more.
How Players Might React
Gamers are already talking about this online. Some people say they wouldn’t mind paying more for a game like GTA 6, especially because they expect it to be really fun and full of things to do.
They think that while paying $100 for some games might seem too much, it could be worth it for something as big and detailed as GTA 6.
The Cost of Making Games
Douse also mentioned other games, like the Ultimate Edition of Star Wars Outlaws, which costs between $80 and $100 depending on the platform.
He says that making games has gotten more expensive over time, but the prices haven’t gone up as much.
Because of things like inflation, he thinks it makes sense for game prices to rise.
What This Means for the Future
As everyone waits for GTA 6, more people are starting to think that it could change how much we pay for video games.
If Rockstar decides to charge more and players are okay with it, other game companies might start doing the same.
This could mean that higher prices become the new normal, reflecting just how much work and money goes into creating these big, blockbuster games.
