Grand Theft Auto 6 Price Leaks: What To Believe And What To Dismiss

InnovationGamingGrand Theft Auto 6 Price Leaks: What To Believe And What To DismissByBrian Mazique,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011.Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 10:09pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Grand Theft Autu 6Credit: Rockstar GamesThere’s so much information floating around about the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6, it’s hard to know what to believe. Hopefully, I can shed some light on a few questions by telling you what not to believe. Most importantly, how much will GTA 6 cost?There’s a price leak making the rounds. What do we make of it?Game: Grand Theft Auto VIPublisher: Take-Two InteractiveDeveloper: Rockstar GamesConfirmed Launch Date: November 19, 2026Confirmed Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (no PS4/last-gen at launch)Most Credible Standard Price Signal: $69.99 / £69.99 / €69.99 (multiple retailer leaks, including Italian retailer Showgame sellout at €69.90)Take-Two CEO Position: "Standard premium" pricing in the $70-$80 range; "reasonably priced relative to value"Next Official Window: Take-Two earnings call, May 21, 2026Best Buy May 18 Pre-Order Rumor: Debunked by verified distributor post on GTAForumsWhat's The Most Credible GTA 6 Price Leak?First off, don’t believe any info that suggests the base game will be more expensive than $69.99 in the U.S.. The most consistent number across multiple credible sources is $69.99 / £69.99 / €69.99 for the standard edition. A UK retail worker source first surfaced the £69.99 press pack price last week, which would map to $69.99 in the US and €69.99 in Europe. Italian retailer Showgame then sold out of PS5 pre-orders at €69.90, which is the closest thing to a real-world price confirmation that exists right now.MORE FOR YOUThat’s three independent data points pointing t...