GTA 6 Breaking News: New Release Date, $80 Price Tag, Massive Multiplayer, and Travis Scott Tease

Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) is again making waves in the gaming community. From its revised release date to a speculated $80 price point and even a potential Travis Scott collaboration, the hype for GTA 6 has never been greater. Below is all you need to know about the latest GTA 6 news that is currently trending.

📅 GTA 6 Release Date Moved to May 26, 2026

After months of silence, Rockstar officially announced that Grand Theft Auto VI will release on May 26, 2026. This update comes after Take-Two Interactive hinted at a 2025 launch in its previous investor calls.➡️ Read official statement via Rockstar Games

“We are focused on ensuring the most immersive and high-quality experience ever delivered in an open-world game,” said Rockstar Games.

💸 GTA 6 Might Be Priced at $80: A New Industry Standard?

A recent Konvoy VC analysis suggests GTA 6 could launch at $80, breaking the traditional $60–$70 price ceiling. The reason? Unprecedented production costs and expectations.

Why the Premium Price?

• Game budget reportedly over $2 billion

• Years of development and R&D

• Massive single-player and online content

➡️ More on the $80 price speculation (via GameRant)

🌐 GTA 6 Multiplayer: Up to 96 Players?

Leaks on Reddit and X (formerly Twitter) suggest GTA 6 Online could support up to 96 concurrent players, a significant leap from the current 30-player cap in GTA Online.

➡️ Trusted insider post on X➡️ Full multiplayer breakdown on Dexerto

Expected Multiplayer Upgrades:

• Cross-city gang factions

• Dynamic events and police AI

• Real-time economy and trading
  

🎤 Travis Scott x GTA 6? Fans Think So

Travis Scott’s new music video, “2000 Excursion”, has fans speculating a GTA 6 collaboration. A luxury car in the video has a license plate that reads “GTA VI 6” — a possible Easter egg.

➡️ Watch the music video here (hypothetical placeholder link)➡️ More about Travis Scott's previous Fortnite collab

If true, this could mirror Rockstar's trend of integrating pop culture and real-world artists into its universe — a smart move for Gen Z engagement.