GTA 6 Fans Mock Rockstar After Surprise Price Hike on Red Dead Games

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Rockstar Games is under fire after quietly raising prices for Red Dead Redemption and Red Dead Redemption 2 in the UK, Czech Republic, Chile, and Brazil—with fans joking the studio must be “struggling financially” ahead of GTA 6‘s release.

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GTA 6 Fans Mock Rockstar After Surprise Price Hike on Red Dead Games

What’s Happening?

  • Both games saw a £5+ price bump (and equivalent increases in other regions).
  • The U.S. and most of Europe were unaffected.
  • Some fans note Grand Theft Auto V also had a price hike in April.

The timing seems suspicious, coming just as excitement for Grand Theft Auto 6 reaches a fever pitch.

Fan Reactions: Sarcasm and Skepticism

Reddit users roasted the move:

“Hopefully these price increases will allow Rockstar to make it through these tough times…”
“I am sending thoughts and prayers to Rockstar Games.”

Others hoped for upgrades, like a 60fps patch, but suspect this is just a profit boost:

“Glad I bought the physical copy for CHEAP.”

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Why Raise Prices Now?

Possible reasons:

  1. Capitalizing on Grand Theft Auto 6 hype, as fans revisit older titles.
  2. Preparing for next-gen re-releases, forcing players to rebuy.
  3. Regional market adjustments, though the selective rollout frustrates players.

With GTA 6 due in 2026, this won’t dampen hype—but it’s a sour note for loyal fans.

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