Rockstar has finally pulled back the curtain on GTA 6, confirming fresh details, releasing new screenshots, and launching preorders. There’s a huge amount of news to take in, including plenty of reaction from fans. In the live blog, below, we’ll continue to update you on everything that’s happening in the world of GTA 6, big and small, bringing you hot takes, all the news (official and rumors), and anything Rockstar releases to keep fans going.
Console shortage warning ahead of GTA 6 release date
As we all know, GTA 6 is being released on the PS5 and Xbox Series X and S only, which means if you don’t have a current gen console and you want to play the game, you’ll have to buy one. But not only are they super expensive right now after repeated price rises (thanks, AI!), there are warnings that it may be hard to actually find a console.
The Game Business reports that a major games retailer has told it there won’t be enough consoles to meet demand over the Holiday period. Here’s the quote:
“We’ve been informed that because of the on-going issues around hardware component availability, we won’t be getting the units we want ahead of GTA. Demand will likely outstrip supply during the year end period.”
Are you in the market for a current-gen console to play GTA 6? If so, which one will you buy? Do you anticipate problems?
How to preorder GTA 6
If you’re looking to preoder GTA 6, we’ve got you covered. Check out our GTA 6 preorder guide, which includes plenty of information to help you secure your copy of the game.
The big GTA 6 price debate
To kick things off, let’s run through how much GTA 6 costs. Rockstar has announced the GTA 6 Standard Edition costs $79.99, which amounts to a $10 increase on the standard price for a triple-A video game this generation. The Ultimate Edition, meanwhile, costs $99.99, and includes exclusive content. This has sparked a significant debate about the value of GTA 6, as well as the value of the content locked behind the Ultimate Edition. So, which edition of GTA 6 will you buy?
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