In a recent statement that stirred the gaming community, analyst Matthew Ball suggested that setting new price points for AAA games by companies like Rockstar and Take-Two could be a lifeline for the gaming industry. This bold claim led to a significant survey where players were asked if they would be willing to pay $100 for the entry-level edition of Grand Theft Auto 6. Surprisingly, the results showed that over one-third of the nearly 7,000 respondents were open to this higher price point for the basic version of Rockstar's new sandbox game. This comes at a time when other major publishers like Ubisoft are pushing for players to buy extended editions of their games.

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Ball's assertion quickly spread across the internet, advocating that if leading publishers begin selling their games at $100, it could set a precedent that might stabilize the industry. He specifically highlighted Rockstar and Take-Two as potential trailblazers in this pricing shift.

Looking ahead, Rockstar has announced plans to update Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online in 2025, aiming to bring the PC version in line with the enhanced PS5 and Xbox Series versions. While details remain scarce, expectations are high that these updates will go beyond mere visual enhancements.

There's also buzz about the GTA+ subscription, currently exclusive to PS5 and Xbox Series users, possibly expanding to PC gamers. Additionally, certain features exclusive to the console version of Grand Theft Auto Online, such as Hao's high-speed car modifications, might soon be available on PC. This could mean that extreme turbo-tuning, a feature beloved by many, will become accessible to a broader audience on the PC platform.