In the past, analyst Matthew Ball made headlines with his claim that setting new prices for AAA games by companies like Rockstar and Take-Two could be a game-changer for the industry. His suggestion sparked a debate about whether players would be willing to pay $100 for the entry-level edition of Grand Theft Auto 6.
Surprisingly, a significant number of gamers are on board with this idea. A survey conducted among nearly 7,000 respondents revealed that over one-third are prepared to pay $100 for the basic version of the highly anticipated sandbox game from Rockstar. This is noteworthy, especially when compared to Ubisoft's approach, which pushes players towards purchasing extended editions of their games.
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Matthew Ball's statement about publishers selling games for $100 to save the industry went viral online. He believes that Rockstar and Take-Two could set a precedent for other companies to follow.
Rockstar has announced that Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online will receive updates in 2025, aligning the PC version with the enhanced PS5 and Xbox Series versions. While details remain scarce, these updates are expected to go beyond mere visual enhancements.
There's also buzz about the GTA+ subscription, currently exclusive to PS5 and Xbox Series users, potentially becoming available to PC gamers. Additionally, features like Hao's exclusive car modifications, which allow vehicles to reach extremely high speeds and are only available on consoles, might soon be accessible on PC as well. This could mean that extreme turbo-tuning will be within reach for PC players in the near future.
