Nintendo's recent move to set the price of Mario Kart World for the Switch 2 at $80 has set off broad speculations regarding the rising prices of video games. This has had many speculating on what the possible price tag of other flagship titles could be, especially Rockstar Games' much-awaited Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6). With reported development costs climbing, there is growing fear that GTA 6 might be launched at $100 or more, a new benchmark within the gaming sector.
From Mario Kart priced at $80 to GTA 6 possibly reaching $100 or more?
The $80 asking price for Mario Kart World on Switch 2 is a new benchmark for game prices, placing it amongst the costliest costly first-party Nintendo titles to launch. This development leaves one wondering if other prominent publishers, such as Rockstar Games, will do the same by charging even higher prices for their flagship titles.
Rockstar and parent company Take-Two Interactive were the first to hike AAA game prices from $60 to $70 when the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X debuted. Today, rumors that GTA 6 will be the most expensive game ever created have led some to think Rockstar may set the standard edition price to $100. Should that happen, it would signal a new price point in games and could open the door to higher-priced AAA titles.
Ongoing speculation and public reactions to rising game prices
No official pricing for GTA 6 has been made, but speculation indicates that the regular version may begin at $70, while premium versions may cost $100 or more. In countries like India, the base version will likely cost ₹5,999, and collector's versions may cost more than ₹8,800.
The gaming public is already responding to these options, with some embracing the higher price for larger games and others positing that placing the price point above $100 would drive off a huge segment of the player base. Rockstar's experience with GTA Online demonstrates that continuous monetization via in-game purchases can be as successful as a pricey base game. If GTA 6 does release at a premium price, Rockstar will have to justify it with revolutionary features and long-term value.
With Nintendo establishing a new price threshold at $80, the potential for GTA 6 to go over $100 is now a hot topic of debate. As one of the most eagerly anticipated titles in history, Rockstar can very well change industry pricing standards. But how much players will be willing to pay for it is something uncertain. What Rockstar does with GTA 6 can determine the direction of AAA game pricing.
Also Read: "Are you going to say the S in Rockstar Games means ‘soon’?" – Fans dismiss fake GTA 6 trailer 2 rumor
From Mario Kart priced at $80 to GTA 6 possibly reaching $100 or more?
If Nintnedo can do this fucking disgusting shit what stops Rockstar Games charging us 100 dollars for GTA6 pic.twitter.com/uqR5XIbnBR
— Besk (@BeskInfinity) April 2, 2025
The $80 asking price for Mario Kart World on Switch 2 is a new benchmark for game prices, placing it amongst the costliest costly first-party Nintendo titles to launch. This development leaves one wondering if other prominent publishers, such as Rockstar Games, will do the same by charging even higher prices for their flagship titles.
Rockstar and parent company Take-Two Interactive were the first to hike AAA game prices from $60 to $70 when the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X debuted. Today, rumors that GTA 6 will be the most expensive game ever created have led some to think Rockstar may set the standard edition price to $100. Should that happen, it would signal a new price point in games and could open the door to higher-priced AAA titles.
Ongoing speculation and public reactions to rising game prices
No official pricing for GTA 6 has been made, but speculation indicates that the regular version may begin at $70, while premium versions may cost $100 or more. In countries like India, the base version will likely cost ₹5,999, and collector's versions may cost more than ₹8,800.
The gaming public is already responding to these options, with some embracing the higher price for larger games and others positing that placing the price point above $100 would drive off a huge segment of the player base. Rockstar's experience with GTA Online demonstrates that continuous monetization via in-game purchases can be as successful as a pricey base game. If GTA 6 does release at a premium price, Rockstar will have to justify it with revolutionary features and long-term value.
With Nintendo establishing a new price threshold at $80, the potential for GTA 6 to go over $100 is now a hot topic of debate. As one of the most eagerly anticipated titles in history, Rockstar can very well change industry pricing standards. But how much players will be willing to pay for it is something uncertain. What Rockstar does with GTA 6 can determine the direction of AAA game pricing.
Also Read: "Are you going to say the S in Rockstar Games means ‘soon’?" – Fans dismiss fake GTA 6 trailer 2 rumor
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