FAQ: GTA 6's Development Costs Estimated to Be Over $1bn, as Take-Two Head Admits It's an 'Expensive' Endeavour

How much has Take-Two spent on GTA 6 development?

Take-Two is estimated to have spent between $1bn and $1.5bn on GTA 6, according to Business Insider (via IGN), based on analyst estimations as part of a Zelnick interview. Zelnick himself called it an 'expensive' endeavour without confirming a specific figure.

How does GTA 6's budget compare to other AAA games?

GTA 6's estimated $1-1.5bn budget is roughly 5-7 times larger than other recent AAA titles. For comparison: Horizon Forbidden West cost $212m, The Last of Us Part 2 cost $220m, and Bungie's Marathon reboot reportedly cost $200m.

What has Strauss Zelnick said about GTA 6's cost?

Zelnick has called GTA 6 an 'expensive' endeavour but refrained from confirming a specific dollar figure. He also described making 'the most spectacular piece of entertainment on Earth, in history' as a 'pretty daunting challenge' and stressed that Take-Two's job is to 'charge way, way, way less of the value delivery.'

What is the release date for GTA 6?

GTA 6 is currently scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Could GTA 6 retail for $100?

Early last year, a report suggested GTA 6 could retail for $100. While Zelnick has not confirmed the final price, he has said the company's goal is to deliver more value than what customers pay. Bank of America has separately suggested the game should cost $80.