2026 Video Game Price Hike Confirmed With First $80 PS5 Game

Grand Theft Auto VI developer Rockstar Games has just become the first company to launch an $80 PS5 game in 2026, setting a new price standard for AAA PS5 video games after Nintendo’s first-party titles. The company confirmed this morning that the highly anticipated game will charge players $80 for the standard edition and $100 for the Ultimate Edition.

GTA 6 will be the first PS5 game with an $80 price tag, but that’s not the only bad news

In a press release, Rockstar Games also confirmed that GTA 6, which is described as a single-player experience, will not launch on disc. The game’s boxed version will contain a download code.

There’s no mention of GTA Online or a Collector’s Edition. As for the $100 Ultimate Edition, here’s what it’ll include:

Vehicles

’95 Grotti Cheetah car Jason’s Safehouse: Dinka Enduro motorcycle Crest kayak Modkit: Jason’s Vapid Ganado low-riding pick-up truck Shitzu Squalo watercraft Vehicle & Garage: ’67 Vapid Dominator Buggy, Paradise Garage in Watson Bay Classic Car Collection (work-in-progress project cars)

Weapons

Hawk and Little Morgan Revolvers Personalized sidearms with detailed engravings for Jason’s Girardi ES9 pistol and Lucia’s Klose K17 pistol.

Character Looks

Whether poolside or side by side, Jason and Lucia can look the part with exclusive outfits, tattoos, and more. A capsule collection of apparel and accessories inspired by the Goodtime State’s hit TV show character, Macca the Gator.

Access to shops

One-Eyed Willie’s mod shop Electric Fang Tattoo shop Stock 305 clothing store Sara’s Unisex Hair Salon Rideout Customs mod shop PTT Youngin$ Illegal Goods Store

GTA 6 will be open for preorders at midnight local time on June 25. Preorder bonuses include:

’55 Vapid Stanier sedan and garage alongside Ocean Beach Decadent outfits and hairstyles for both Jason and Lucia Tommy Vercetti inspired weapon pattern Instantly redeemable free one-month GTA+ subscription

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