Fans Recoil At ‘GTA 6’ Price Leak, Which Turns Out To Be False, For Now
GTA 6 pre-orders loom as leaked price rumors spark backlash—then vanish.
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The brief
Rockstar Games has confirmed *Grand Theft Auto VI* pre-orders will open June 25, accompanied by cover art and a trailer. Coverage from *BBC*, *Bloomberg*, and *The Wall Street Journal* highlights the official announcement, though earlier speculation—including a viral £80–£100 price leak—has since been dismissed as premature. *Forbes* reports fans reacted sharply to the false pricing claims, while *Eurogamer* and *80 Level* pivot to expert speculation on the game’s eventual cost and technical demands. The focus shifts from leaked details to confirmed logistics: pre-orders will begin June 25 via Rockstar’s official channels, with *TechPowerUp* noting a temporary removal of the release date from the developer’s website. *80 Level* also spotlights a minor controversy over a misprinted detail in the cover art, redirecting attention to meme culture.
Financial outlets like *Bloomberg* observe Take-Two Interactive’s stock surge ahead of the announcement, though no pricing or gameplay specifics have been verified. What to watch: Rockstar’s June 25 reveal, including the trailer and pre-order pricing. Coverage from *Eurogamer* and *TechRadar* suggests speculation on system requirements and potential upgrades for PS5/Xbox players will dominate post-launch discussions.
The false price leak may also fuel broader debates about transparency in gaming pricing.
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Quick answers
Is the £80–£100 price leak accurate?
No. *Forbes* and other outlets confirm the leak was false as of June 24, 2026, with no official pricing released.
When will GTA 6 pre-orders start?
June 25, 2026, according to *Rockstar Games*, *BBC*, and *The Wall Street Journal*.
Will there be a trailer on June 25?
Coverage from *80 Level* and *BBC* suggests a trailer will accompany the pre-order announcement, though details remain unconfirmed.
Coverage (10)
- £80, £90, £100? How much will Grand Theft Auto 6 cost? We ask the experts ahead of pre-orders opening this week Eurogamer · 2d ago
- GTA 6 Pricing & New Trailer Rumored Ahead of June 25 Pre-Orders 80 Level · 2d ago
- I've tested gaming gear for nearly a decade, and these are the areas of my PS5 or Xbox setup I'd upgrade for GTA 6 TechRadar · 2d ago
- Grand Theft Auto VI Preorders to Begin June 25 WSJ · 2d ago
- GTA 6 pre-order date and cover art revealed by Rockstar BBC · 2d ago
- GTA VI Release Date Disappears From Developer Website TechPowerUp · 2d ago
- ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Pre-Orders to Open June 25; Take-Two Jumps Bloomberg.com · 2d ago
- "Mistake" in GTA 6 Art Sparks Discussion on Gators & Crocs 80 Level · 2d ago
- Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Orders Begin on June 25 Rockstar Games · 2d ago
- Fans Recoil At ‘GTA 6’ Price Leak, Which Turns Out To Be False, For Now Forbes · 2d ago
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