Is GTA 6 Rockstar's cheapest title yet? Viral post sparks fan debate—here's why

GTA 6 is not just reaching fever pitch heights but also shattering business records in the gaming world significantly after Rockstar opened pre-orders on June 25.

As per social media reports that suggest Rockstar has recorded over 39 million pre-orders, racking up $3 billion in revenue.

Though these figures have not yet been contested by the GTA 6 developer, Rockstar.

Amid all the buzz surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6, a.k.a. GTA 6, a viral post has sparked debate over GTA 6's $80 price tag.

The post has so far amassed over 4 million views. Claiming GTA 6, Rockstar’s upcoming title’s $80 introductory price is what makes it the most valued core GTA title when compared with inflation.

The pre-order sales surge shows it has become the bargain blockbuster that Rockstar has offered to its loyalist community.

The post under the handle name GTAVI_Countdown, on X (formerly Twitter) shared stats, drawing a comparison with the inflation-adjusted launch prices of past titles.

Thus, suggesting if GTA V and GTA III would have launched in 2026 dollars, it would have cost between $85.87 and $94.29 respectively.

The post has once again sparked buzz online whether GTA 6's $80 price tag is still worth the premium cost.

For context, GTA III, which was released at $49.99 in 2001, is approximately $94.28 in 2026 dollars.

The debate over whether GTA 6 is pricey is continuing; however, inflation adjusted comparisons appear to suggest it may be the least expensive core GTA title until now.