Grand Theft Auto is known for creating controversy. How will it navigate a more progressive, politically fraught time? There are quite a few, including the Switch 2, AI, new game genres, and “non-core” markets,

A new market analysis suggests that breaking the current $70 price barrier on games could help ameliorate some of the challenges, and that Grand Theft Auto VI could be the one to do it. “In 2025, GTA VI’s impact on player hours and revenues will be mixed as it launches console-only and severely cannibalizes hours/spend that would go to other titles,

At this point, it’s easy to throw your arms up in the air and wait for other games that have a solid launch date. But it’s a fact that the next mainline entry in the revered GTA franchise is still on track.

Some gamemakers want 'Grand Theft Auto VI' to be priced between $80 and $100 to give the game industry "hope" as it continues to struggle financially, analyst Matthew Ball has said.

GTA 6 may set a new $100 base price for games, possibly sparking industry-wide changes in pricing. The game's unprecedented buzz could justify the price hike, aiding in AAA development costs. The ambiguous 2025 release date is making other studios hesitant about releasing their games to avoid competing with GTA 6.

GTA 6's hopefully impending launch has many in the industry hoping it has a positive impact. According to a report from an industry analyst, some are even hoping that its price is raised to $100. According to a gaming industry analyst,