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GTA 6: Bigger Than The Burj Khalifa? Unpacking Its Staggering $2 Billion Cost

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Sumit Kushwaha
Sumit Kushwaha, is an Assistant Editor specialising in coverage of eSports and gaming. He tracks the latest developments by reporting around global events from the segment...
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GTA 6 is not just another game. It might break records as the most expensive video game ever made, with reports saying it could cost up to $2 billion. Yes, that’s even more than the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, which cost around $1.5 billion.

It is costing up to $2 billion to make GTA 6

Rockstar Games took 13 years to make GTA 6. And now some leaks suggest that the total budget of this project could go up to $2 billion.

This money is not just spent on development but is also included for global marketing and future updates like DLCs. Rockstar has not officially confirmed, but industry experts think this number could be true.

Why will GTA 6 be so expensive?

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There are some strong reasons behind this:

  • Very big and real-like open world
  • Advanced AI, which will make the characters of the game look smart
  • Movie-level graphics, like you are watching a film
  • Deep story, which will have emotions and drama too
  • Rockstar wants the player to feel as if he is living in a real world. The scale of this game will be bigger than the biggest games till now.

Game Price and Profit

According to reports, the price of GTA 6 can be around $100. Analysts are saying that the game can recover its entire cost in just one day, just like GTA 5 earned $1 billion in just 3 days in 2013.

Trailer again created a sensation

Rockstar recently dropped the second trailer of GTA 6, without any announcement. The trailer got more than 84 million views on YouTube in just 48 hours.

This clearly shows how excited the fans are. The craze of the game is global.

Extra Points

  • GTA 6’s map is inspired by real cities like Miami.
  • The game can have multiple playable characters.
  • Some rumors are saying that the game will also have a female lead – for the first time in the GTA series.
  • Rockstar may make the game exclusive to next-gen consoles like PS6.
  • Sony is also planning to use AI for smarter in-game experiences.

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Sumit Kushwaha, is an Assistant Editor specialising in coverage of eSports and gaming. He tracks the latest developments by reporting around global events from the segment covering key individuals, breakthrough technologies and news shaping the future of industry. With a keen interest in gaming, he regularly reviews the latest game launches highlighting the pros and cons helping users with key inputs.