GTA 6 Leak Hints at a September 2025 Launch – And It Might Be Rockstar’s Most Expensive Game Yet

Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) remains one of the most highly anticipated games, with fans eager for any new details since Rockstar Games released the first trailer in December 2023. While Rockstar has maintained silence since then, a recent online store listing and industry analysis have sparked new speculation about the game's release date and pricing strategy.

A Spanish retailer, XUruguay, briefly listed GTA 6 with a September 17, 2025 release date before quickly removing the information. This specific date is noteworthy as it marks exactly 12 years since Grand Theft Auto V was launched and aligns with Rockstar’s previously announced "fall 2025" release window.

While XUruguay is not a widely recognized retailer, the store allegedly claimed to have ties with PlayStation, raising questions about whether this listing was based on insider knowledge or simply an estimation. Gaming news outlet 80 Level reportedly contacted XUruguay for clarification, but the authenticity of the leaked date remains uncertain.

Neither Rockstar Games nor its parent company, Take-Two Interactive, have commented on the leak, leaving fans to speculate whether this was an accidental slip or a baseless placeholder date.

Will GTA 6 Be the First $100 Standard Edition Game?

Another major discussion surrounding GTA 6 is its potential $100 price tag, which could mark a significant shift in AAA gaming pricing.

Industry analyst Matthew Ball, in his "State of Video Gaming in 2025" report, suggested that Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive might raise the price of the standard edition of GTA 6 to $100. His reasoning is based on the game's massive appeal and the industry's recent history of increasing prices.

Given GTA 6’s likely record-breaking sales potential, Take-Two Interactive may see this as an opportunity to test new pricing strategies. While no official confirmation has been made, if the game indeed adopts a $100 price point, it could influence the broader industry and push other publishers to follow suit.

Rockstar Games Remains Silent on the Leaks

Since releasing the first GTA 6 trailer on December 5, 2023, Rockstar Games has provided little additional information about the game. Rumors have circulated about a second trailer, but no official details have been revealed.

With the "fall 2025" launch window still in place, the leaked September 17 release date is plausible but remains unverified. If accurate, this means Rockstar Games is sticking to a highly symbolic release strategy, launching GTA 6 exactly 12 years after GTA V.

Similarly, the potential price increase to $100 remains speculative, as no major publisher has yet crossed this threshold for standard editions. However, if Rockstar chooses to take this route, it would not be unprecedented for them to push industry trends forward, given the Grand Theft Auto franchise's dominant position in gaming.

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