Red Dead Redemption PC Price of $50 May Impact Grand Theft Auto 6 Expectations

Exciting news for PC gamers: Red Dead Redemption is set to make its debut on October 29. However, the game’s price point may hint that the much-anticipated GTA 6 could have a significantly higher cost than what players typically expect from new releases.

This iconic open-world Western from Rockstar Games is currently available for preorder at $50, a figure that has sparked considerable criticism among the Red Dead commuity.

Fans have long been eager for Red Dead Redemption to arrive on PC, and the announcement made on October 8 ignited enthusiasm, particularly around the potential for mods. Nevertheless, many are questioning whether the $50 price tag is justified.

Social media has seen a flurry of activity from gamers expressing their frustration over paying a hefty price for a title that originally launched during the Xbox 360 and PS3 generations.

$50? That’s what I would pay for a new game today!! RDR has been out for over a decade.

— OllyBPlayz (@OllyBPlayz) October 10, 2024

“$50? That’s typically what I’d shell out for a brand new game! Red Dead Redemption has been around for more than ten years,”one user voiced their discontent.

Another player remarked, “Fifty dollars for a 15-year-old title that’s just been ported to PC? No thanks.”

One fan from Australia exclaimed, “SEVENTY AUS DOLLARS, ARE YOU KIDDING ME? This game is nearly 15 years old!”

SEVENTY AUS DOLLARS ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME? dr bros… it’s so overthis game is almost 15 years old #RockstarGames pic.twitter.com/iRQkXP4bme

— Red Dead Redemption Remaster (@RDRRemastered) October 11, 2024

Rockstar’s hefty pricing strategy for Red Dead has led gamers and industry insiders to speculate about the potential cost of GTA 6 upon its release.

Michael Douse, the Publishing Director for Larian Studios, the creators of Baldur’s Gate 3, even suggested that video games should inherently be priced higher, but developers might be waiting for GTA 6 to set that new standard.

In 2023, rumors circulated that the anticipated GTA VI could carry a staggering price tag of $150, especially given the extensive investment in its development.

While Rockstar has yet to disclose the pricing for GTA 6, anticipation might build when the second trailer arrives, as we approach its expected launch in Fall 2025. Until then, it remains to be seen if the pricing of Red Dead Redemption serves as an indication of what’s to come for the sixth installment of the Grand Theft Auto series.

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