Grand Theft Auto VI costs $129.95 damn dollarydoos in Australia!
And that’s just the standard edition!
Rockstar Games opened pre-orders for the hotly anticipated GTA sequel overnight with a bang.
A standard release is available for AU$129.95, while an ‘Ultimate Edition’ costs a whopping AU$159.95.
Of course, if you adjust for inflation, these figures aren’t as crazy. But if you adjust for the lack of wage growth in many countries over the years, it’s still a big jump up from a $99.95 starting price in Australia just a few years back. Mix it in with console price increases and gaming suddenly becomes a lot more of a luxury than it was previously.
The ‘Ultimate Edition’ includes:
Welcome to Leonida, the state where anything goes. Seize everything this massive world has to offer with an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and action threaded across all aspects of Jason and Lucia’s story:
· ’95 GROTTI CHEETAH: Grotti's signature mid '90s sports car and ode to Shore Drive, the ’95 Grotti Cheetah is complete with a minimalist, retro-futuristic livery and available to punctuate later-stage action.
· HAWK & LITTLE MORGAN REVOLVER: His and hers versions of this powerful revolver with classic Vice City stylings sourced from the Vercetti Estate, including palm-tree-etched grips, engraved detailing, and high-performance scope.
· PERSONALIZED WEAPON VARIANTS: Personalized sidearms with detailed engravings for Jason's Girardi ES9 pistol and Lucia's Klose K17 pistol.
· VICE CITY STYLE: Whether poolside or side by side, Jason and Lucia can look the part with exclusive outfits, hairstyles, tattoos, and more.
· JASON’S SAFEHOUSE VEHICLES: Switch gears and soak up the sun in an Army fatigue-tinged Dinka Enduro motorcycle or Crest Kayak.
· GANADO RETRO BUILD: Inject some muscle and classic stylings into Jason's well-worn Vapid Ganado low-riding pickup with exclusive mods.
· SHITZU SQUALO: Perfect for casting in Gambit Bay and reeling in catches of all sorts, this gradient pink and blue Squalo docked at Washington Beach is made open-ocean-ready with an explosives-laden weapons crate.
· '67 VAPID DOMINATOR BUGGY & GARAGE: A Mud Club monster offering impressive off-road handling for the backwoods of Mount Kalaga and beyond. Conveniently store it at the Paradise Garage in Watson Bay, which features a weapon locker plus a secure place to deposit stolen goods to be fenced.
· GOODTIME GEAR: A capsule collection of apparel and accessories inspired by the Goodtime State’s hit TV show character, Macca the Alligator.
· PTT YOUNGIN$ COMPOUND: Raid the compound of one of Southside Vice City’s loudest and most socially active gangs and escape safely to score some special items and distinct contraband.
· CLASSIC CAR COLLECTION: Track down a variety of abandoned classic and work-in-progress project cars and revitalize them to their former glory in this special commission from eccentric collector and local fixer, Wyman.
Special Destinations Only Open for Business with the Ultimate Edition:
· RIDEOUT CUSTOMS: Transform vanilla vehicles into magnificent works of art with detailed interiors, exquisite rims, and donk stylings.
· SARA'S UNISEX SALON: Get signature salon styles for both Jason and Lucia, including facial hair for Jason and makeup and nails for Lucia.
· STOCK 305: Style various unique and exclusive looks for Jason and Lucia at Stockyard’s premiere destination for elevated streetwear.
· ELECTRIC FANG TATTOO: Choose from over 50 signature tattoos for both Jason and Lucia — all designed by the artist collective FAILE at Stockyard’s most iconic ink bar.
· ONE-EYED WILLIE’S: Visit Lake Leonida’s storied mod shop, specializing in off-road modifications and hand-painted automotive artistry.
The physical release of GTA VI will also be just a code in a box, as opposed to any kind of disc. While this is likely some sort of security precaution to avoid the game leaking, it does seem to indicate that the title can’t be printed to disc early and may come in hot and buggy! Normally a game would need to be finalised in a playable form weeks or even months in advance to be able to be manufactured to a physical disc.
