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GTA 6 will cost $80 - and physical edition will not contain a disc

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Why This Matters

The announcement that GTA 6 will retail at $80 and will not include a physical disc marks a significant shift in the gaming industry, emphasizing digital distribution and potentially influencing consumer purchasing habits. This move highlights the growing trend towards digital-only editions, which could impact collectors and physical media markets while streamlining distribution for developers and publishers.

Key Takeaways

Grand Theft Auto 6, the latest instalment of Rockstar Games' biggest ever franchise, will cost $79.99 - with a more premium edition costing $99.99.

It is not yet known how much the game will cost in the UK - the BBC has asked Rockstar for a list of regional prices.

Rockstar said physical copies of the game will contain a code for a digital download for the game inside a box, rather than a disc.

Freelance video games journalist Vic Hood said the price tag for the standard edition was "fairly reasonable" but said the lack of disc may "irk some physical collectors".

However she added the decision made sense "as it reduces the amount of rebuying and reselling and helps prevent leaks."

One of the most hotly-anticipated games of the year, it will open for pre-orders at midnight local time on 25 June.