FAQ: GTA 6's Development Costs Estimated at $1-1.5 Billion — More Than 5x Typical AAA Games

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

Industry analysts estimate Take-Two Interactive has spent between $1 billion and $1.5 billion on GTA 6, according to Business Insider (via IGN). Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick called it an 'expensive' endeavour but did not confirm the exact figure.

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

GTA 6's estimated $1-1.5B budget is five to seven times higher than typical AAA games. For comparison: Horizon Forbidden West cost $212M (2023), The Last of Us Part 2 cost $220M (2023), and Bungie's Marathon reboot reportedly cost $200M. No game in history has come close to this level of development investment.

Why is GTA 6 so expensive to develop?

GTA 6 is Rockstar's most ambitious project ever, with thousands of developers across multiple global studios working for nearly a decade. The game features a vast open world (Leonida, inspired by Florida), two protagonists (Jason and Lucia), and is positioned as the 'most spectacular entertainment on Earth.' Take-Two CEO Zelnick called creating it a 'pretty daunting challenge.'

How much will GTA 6 cost to buy?

An official price has not been confirmed. Earlier this year, reports suggested GTA 6 could retail for $100. Bank of America analysts have separately suggested the game should cost $80 to help raise the industry price floor. In April 2026, Zelnick said Take-Two's 'job is to charge way, way, way less of the value delivery' without confirming a specific number.

When does GTA 6 launch?

GTA 6 is scheduled for November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. A PC version will follow at a later date, consistent with Rockstar's traditional console-first release strategy.