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Bank of America Urges $80 Price for 'GTA 6' to Set New Industry Benchmark

The call seeks to set a higher baseline for blockbuster games to cover rising development costs.

Overview

  • Bank of America, in a note Monday after the iicon conference, recommended Rockstar and Take-Two launch Grand Theft Auto VI at $80 to anchor a higher list price.
  • Analyst Omar Dessouky argued a sub-$80 launch would make it harder for other publishers to charge $80 for future big-budget games.
  • Take-Two has not announced a price, and CEO Strauss Zelnick said the company’s job is to charge far less than the value players receive so the purchase feels fair.
  • Sherwood News reported Take-Two shares rose about 4% Monday following the note, reflecting investor interest in a higher headline price.
  • Coverage reiterates a planned November 19, 2026 release for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and says investors will watch the upcoming earnings call for official pricing and pre-order details.