Grand Theft Auto Fans Think the Switch 2 Is Bad News for…

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Fans fear Grand Theft Auto 6 will cost $100 due to the price of Nintendo Switch 2 games.
Some Nintendo Switch 2 games, such as Mario Kart World, are priced at $80 for the digital edition and $90 for the physical.
Multiple analysts have already predicted a $100 price point for Grand Theft Auto 6.

Grand Theft Auto 6 fans are growing concerned over the potential price point for Rockstar Games' upcoming title, especially after the recent price hike for Nintendo Switch 2 games. On April 2, Nintendo finally unveiled the Switch 2, but many fans believe the $80 cost for some of the console's new games sets a worrying precedent for upcoming titles such as Grand Theft Auto 6.

Grand Theft Auto fans have been left in the dark about the series' next instalment for well over a year now. The first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 took the world by storm when it was released in December 2023, but both Rockstar Games and its parent company Take-Two Interactive have had their lips sealed ever since. With that being said, Take-Two's CEO Strauss Zelnick recently briefly touched upon the marketing strategy for Grand Theft Auto 6, noting that the company wants to keep the anticipation and hype going for as long as possible. Zelnick said the anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6 is the greatest he's ever seen for an entertainment property, and that marketing will begin closer to the game's release window.

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Fans Expect GTA 6 Price Hike Due to Switch 2 Games

While the recent Nintendo Switch 2 direct was filled with reveals, even including a new game from Elden Ring developer FromSoftware, fans were left shocked by the increased price of its games. For many years now, most AAA titles have been priced at $70. But it looks like Nintendo is becoming the first to break away from that tradition as titles such as the recently revealed Mario Kart World will cost $80 for the digital edition and $90 for the physical edition. With rumors and speculation already circulating around an increased price for Grand Theft Auto 6, many fans believe Nintendo has just opened the door for Take-Two Interactive to price Grand Theft Auto 6 at $100.

Gamers are already outraged by the cost of Nintendo Switch 2 games, but others are worried about the precedent it sets for other studios. Reddit user Jasonrahl said that the "insane prices" will continue to increase if people keep purchasing games at these inflated price points. Others, such as Tyray90, believe that there is "no price tag" for Grand Theft Auto 6 which will result in fans not purchasing it.

Talk of a $100 price point for Grand Theft Auto 6 has been circulating for quite some time, as various industry analysts have predicted an increased price for the highly anticipated title. It's also worth noting that Take-Two Interactive was the first company to increase games from $60 to $70 back in 2020 with the launch of NBA 2K21.

For now, the retail price for Grand Theft Auto 6 simply remains speculation. But with multiple publishers reportedly prepared to delay their games when Take-Two and Rockstar finally reveal the official release date for Grand Theft Auto 6, it wouldn't come as much of a surprise to see the title take advantage of the hype with an increased price. And with Nintendo already taking the first steps into a world of $80 games, there's even more reason for Take-Two to do the exact same.

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