In a bold assertion that stirred the gaming community, analyst Matthew Ball suggested that setting new price points for AAA games by industry giants like Rockstar and Take-Two could be a saving grace for the gaming industry. This prompted players to weigh in on whether they would be willing to shell out $100 for the entry-level edition of the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6.
Surprisingly, a significant portion of the gaming community seems to be on board with this price hike. A survey conducted among nearly 7,000 respondents revealed that more than one-third are ready to pay for the basic version of Rockstar's latest sandbox masterpiece. This comes even as other publishers, like Ubisoft, push for the purchase of extended editions of their games.
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Matthew Ball's statement quickly went viral, igniting debates across the web. He argued that if publishers begin selling their games at $100, it could rejuvenate the industry. Ball pointed to Rockstar and Take-Two as potential trailblazers who could set a precedent for other companies to follow.
Rockstar has announced plans to update Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online in 2025, aligning the PC version with the enhancements seen on the PS5 and Xbox Series. While specifics remain under wraps, these updates are expected to go beyond mere visual upgrades.
One exciting prospect for PC gamers is the potential expansion of the GTA+ subscription service, currently exclusive to PS5 and Xbox Series users. Additionally, features like Hao's exclusive car modifications, which allow for extreme speed boosts in Grand Theft Auto Online, have been console-only. There's a strong possibility that these turbo-tuning capabilities will soon be available to PC players as well.
