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Rockstar Unveils $400 Grand Theft Auto VI Collector’s Set — But It Doesn’t Include the Game
Rockstar Games has announced a $400 Grand Theft Auto VI collector’s set, but it does not include the game or a digital download code. The Vice City-themed merchandise box is aimed at dedicated fans and will be sold separately from the game for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection contains 11 items inspired by the fictional television show Macca the Gator, including Oakley sunglasses, a New Era cap, a crossbody bag, a figurine, keychain, shot glass, stickers, enamel pins and a double-sided Leonida poster. Pre-orders are open, with the set scheduled to arrive on 19 November alongside GTA VI’s digital-only release.
In short
- $400 collector’s set does not include GTA VI.
- It contains 11 Vice City-themed merchandise items.
- The box arrives on 19 November; the game costs extra.
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The case for
A premium collector’s set can appeal to dedicated fans who value themed, limited-run merchandise and the convenience of buying several coordinated items together. Selling it separately lets fans choose whether to buy the game, the merchandise or both, while the varied contents may make the price worthwhile to some collectors.
The case against
At $400, a set that excludes the game or even a download code may seem poor value, especially to buyers who expected the central product to be included. Selling the merchandise separately could also leave fans feeling that access to the full collector experience requires a substantial extra purchase on top of the game.
Explained simply
Grand Theft Auto is a series of open-world action games made by Rockstar Games. Players explore fictional places, follow stories involving criminals and other characters, and take part in missions; GTA VI is set in the fictional state of Leonida, including Vice City, a setting inspired by Miami.
Rockstar makes the games, while Sony and Microsoft provide the PlayStation and Xbox consoles on which GTA VI is due to be available. Collector’s sets are bundles of themed merchandise for fans, and they are separate products from the games themselves.
The distinction matters because buying merchandise does not necessarily provide access to the game. In this case, the set is a collection of physical items, while the game is being released digitally for the listed consoles.
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