GTA 6 might cost over $100 and Donald Trump's tariffs could be the reason fans are freaking out

Every day in the GTA community feels like a new episode of a chaotic drama series. We’ve got mysterious leaks, fan theories, countdowns, and now... Donald Trump ? Yup, the latest twist in the Grand Theft Auto VI saga isn’t about the release date or characters—it’s about the price tag. And thanks to a suspiciously pricey leak and speculation about Trump's tariffs, fans are now wondering if politics might mess with their wallets.

A Swiss leak suggested GTA 6 could cost over $100—cue the chaos

GTA 6 was listed for more than $100 by a reputable Swiss retailer before the listing was removed.

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— GTA 6 Countdown ⏳ (@GTAVI_Countdown) April 6, 2025

So, here’s what happened: a Swiss retailer quietly listed GTA 6 for preorder at $112 USD (roughly ₹9,600). That’s way above the usual $70 price most next-gen games go for. Naturally, the internet exploded. The listing got pulled pretty fast—but not before screenshots spread like wildfire and sparked a pricing panic across GTA forums and fan accounts.

And of course, everyone started asking the same thing: Why is GTA 6 so expensive?

Enter Donald Trump.

Some fans now believe that the price hike could be linked to tariff policies from Trump’s time in office—or ones he might reintroduce if he wins again. These tariffs can affect everything from electronics to game imports, meaning developers and distributors might pass the extra costs down to us, the players.

It’s still all speculation, but considering how global supply chains and import taxes work, it's not totally out of the question. And if true? GTA 6 could be one of the first games to reflect that kind of economic shift.

$70 is out, $114.99 might be the new normal—if this leak is legit

The leaked listing wasn’t just a one-time glitch either. Another post suggested the game was spotted with different prices based on region:

• $114.99 in the U.S.
  
• £99.99 in the UK
  
• €104.99 in Europe
  
  

That’s premium-tier pricing—nearly double what we paid for GTA 5 back in the day. If Rockstar really plans to charge over $100, GTA 6 might officially become the most expensive standard edition of a mainstream video game ever.

We still don’t have an official price from Rockstar, and there’s a chance the leaked listings were just placeholders. But the idea of Trump’s tariffs pushing up game prices has hit a nerve—especially with GTA 6 being the most anticipated title of the decade.

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If Rockstar is planning to charge a premium, they’re going to need to bring everything—bigger maps, bolder stories, and enough chaos to make that triple-digit price feel worth it.

For now, fans wait... wallets in hand, memes loaded, and one eye on Trump.