Rockstar Games' pricing structure for Grand Theft Auto 6 appears to be pushing buyers towards its costlier premium edition, according to reporting on pre-order trends, even though the standard version has not been priced at the widely discussed $100 mark. The distinction matters because publishers have faced backlash over rumours of a $100 price tag for the game, and this approach suggests a way of achieving similar revenue outcomes without attracting the same criticism.

The article indicates that pre-order demand is "skewing more" towards the premium edition rather than the standard release, implying that the tiered pricing strategy is encouraging fans to spend more regardless of the base price. Specific figures on pre-order splits or edition pricing were not detailed in the available text.