Buying Grand Theft Auto 6 may not be limited to the price of the game. More than a year before its official release announced for November 19, 2026, speculation is rife about the total cost that fans will have to bear, especially those who play exclusively on PC. Between the shortage of RAM, potential delays and the absence of a date for a PC version, Rockstar seems to be charting a painful trajectory for a large part of its community.
While most AAA games are priced around 80 to 85 euros, some rumors are already reporting a price higher than 100 dollars for GTA 6. A hypothesis which, in itself, could have been enough to make you wince. But for millions of players, it’s all the hardware that could become an obstacle. The game will be released first on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. No mention of the PC version was made, leaving doubt about a possible prolonged wait.
An almost obligatory console for impatient gamers
As things stand, those who were hoping to play on their computers may have to reconsider their plans. “GTA 6 might cost some of us more than we expected.”
PC gamers who haven’t yet invested in a next-gen console may have to make the switch, and the timing could be crucial. The price of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S is likely to increase from 2026, mainly due to the surge in the price of RAM, an essential component of these machines.
And this outbreak is not trivial. According to information relayed by PlayStation Lifestyle, a global shortage of RAM threatens the entire sector. Less stock, higher prices, and increasing demand as the release of GTA 6 approaches: all the ingredients come together to cause lasting inflation on home consoles.
Rockstar maintains vagueness around the PC version
As with previous opuses, Rockstar remains faithful to its strategy: promise nothing. Players hope that the publisher will formalize a PC version, but there is nothing to confirm this at the moment. “Even though GTA 6 is reasonably priced, PC users who really want to enjoy it as quickly as possible will have no choice but to invest in one of the two platforms, unless of course, by some miracle, Rockstar announces an official PC release date shortly after the console release (which seems unlikely given previous games).”
Clearly, those who do not want to wait for months, or even years, will have to equip themselves as soon as the console is released. Which poses an unprecedented financial dilemma: should we wait for a hypothetical PC version or invest now in an expensive machine? The answer varies depending on the profile, but the signals sent by Rockstar leave little room for hope of a simultaneous release.
The price of consoles is likely to rise permanently
In addition to the vagueness on the PC version, the other certainty concerns the prices of the hardware. “While the Grand Theft Auto 6 release date may still be subject to change, a rise in console prices is all but inevitable.”
And this doesn’t just concern GTA fans. The entire console production chain is affected by the shortage of RAM, with direct consequences on costs.
In this context, those considering equipping themselves in 2026 might do well to think ahead. Waiting could well cost more than expected, especially if GTA 6 remains exclusive to consoles for as long as GTA 5 did in its time.