GTA 6 Price Shock: Will the Standard Edition Cost ₹9,000 in India?
November 25, 2025GTA 6 Price Shock: Will the Standard Edition Cost ₹9,000 in India? (Leaks & Updates)
The Sticker Shock
If you were planning to buy Grand Theft Auto 6 on launch day, be warned. The price tag might give you a shock.
Reports from financial analysts and industry leakers suggest the Standard Edition of GTA 6 could cost as much as ₹9,000 in India, a massive jump from the ₹5,999 pricing of previous AAA titles.
Is this true, and why is Rockstar charging so much? Here is a breakdown of the price leaks, expected editions, and what your PC will need to run it.”
GTA 6 India Price Breakdown
| Edition (Rumored) | Expected Price (INR) | Equivalent Global Price | Features Included |
| Standard Edition | ₹8,000 – ₹9,000 | $100 | Base game |
| Deluxe Edition | ₹12,000 – ₹13,000 | $150 | Early access, exclusive skins |
| Collector’s Edition | ₹35,000+ | $400 | Physical map, steelbook, collectibles |
Why the Price is So High
The high price isn’t just arbitrary. It reflects the sheer scale and cost of the game’s development
- Development Cost: GTA 6 reportedly has a development budget of over $1 Billion, making it the most expensive video game ever created.
- GST & Import Duties: India imposes significant GST and import duties on gaming products, pushing the final cost well above the direct dollar conversion.
- Rockstar’s Strategy: Rockstar rarely offers aggressive regional pricing, often forcing Indian gamers to pay closer to the global market rate.”
GTA 6 PC System Requirements
| Component | Minimum Specs (Expected) | Recommended Specs (Expected) |
| OS | Windows 11 (64-bit) | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD RX 6600XT | NVIDIA RTX 4080 / AMD RX 7900 XTX |
| Storage | 150 GB SSD | 200 GB NVMe SSD |
While ₹9,000 is a shock, the price reflects the massive scope of the game. For most Indian gamers, the best strategy is to wait for the PC version (expected in 2026) and check for bundled deals or E-commerce offers. If you plan to play on PC, start saving now for a new RTX 4080
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