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What’s In The $100 ‘GTA VI’ Ultimate Edition, Which Most Fans Are Buying
Forbes • • technology
Key Points:
- Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick revealed that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI, launching on November 19, are significantly exceeding expectations, with a majority opting for the premium Ultimate Edition priced at $100, $20 more than the base $80 version.
- Despite general gamer resistance to rising costs, the long-awaited GTA VI has driven many players to pay extra for additional content, reflecting the game's anticipated status as the biggest video game launch ever.
- The Ultimate Edition includes various bonuses such as exclusive vehicles, weapons, cosmetic items, and a free month of GTA+, Rockstar's online subscription service, although GTA VI’s online component details remain unclear.
- The premium package offers a mix of cosmetic enhancements, unique cars, weapon skins, and exclusive in-game locations and stores, with some new or differently presented content compared to earlier announcements.
- While the value of these extras is subjective, the strong pre-order numbers suggest that most players find the additional $20 cost worthwhile for the enhanced experience.
