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Today β€” 25 June 2026Tech

Rockstar’s Toughest GTA VI Battle Isn’t Other Studios, But Pulling 225 Million Players Off GTA V, Says Analyst

25 June 2026 at 13:00

A split image featuring characters from 'Grand Theft Auto VI' on the left and characters from 'Grand Theft Auto V' on the right, showcasing diverse settings and character styles.

Rockstar Games' announcement of GTA VI's $80Β price point definitely caused many fans to let out a sigh of relief. It may not be $70, but it's not a new industry record either, nor is it anywhere close to the $100 scare that Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter suggested they might attempt. Back then, fellow analyst Rhys Elliott quickly dismissed that option as unrealistic and reckoned they would price at either $70 or $80 at the most. Understandably, after yesterday's news, Elliott (now head of market analysis at Alinea) claimed the win, so to speak, reiterating in a LinkedIn blog post […]

Read full article at https://wccftech.com/gta-vi-225-million-gta-v-players/

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