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Take-Two reports high Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders for premium edition
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has reported that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI are exceeding internal expectations. Notably, demand is skewing toward the $99.99 Ultimate Edition rather than the $79.99 standard version. Zelnick suggested this trend may reflect the high engagement of early adopters and most dedicated fans who are willing to pay a premium for exclusive content, such as additional vehicles, outfits, and in-game locations.
Regarding pricing, Zelnick stated that Take-Two intends to maintain the official price of the title, noting that any potential discounts would be at the discretion of individual retailers. He referenced the long-term price stability of Grand Theft Auto V as a precedent.
As part of a major marketing campaign, an extended look at the game is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on August 27. While the initial viewing will be exclusive to Netflix subscribers, the footage will be released on YouTube six hours later. Zelnick described the Netflix collaboration as a first-of-its-kind partnership aimed at reaching a broader audience. Despite the partnership, Zelnick emphasized Take-Two's commitment to remaining an independent company, rejecting any speculation regarding a potential acquisition by Netflix.
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CNBC · Grand Theft Auto 6 · Grand Theft Auto VI · Netflix · Rockstar Games · Strauss Zelnick · Take-Two Interactive
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- [● 21 SOURCES] The preference for premium editions may be due to the fact that the most enthusiastic fans are the ones pre-ordering currently. www.otakupt.com · tierragamer.com · dropsdejogos.uai.com.br · fr.ign.com · www.frandroid.com · +13 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Take-Two has a history of maintaining high prices for major titles for long periods, as seen with Grand Theft Auto V. fr.ign.com · mp1st.com · www.memesita.com · www.frandroid.com · www.gamesource.it · +2 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. www.gamereactor.fi · www.gamereactor.eu · www.gamereactor.de · www.gamereactor.it · www.memesita.com · +6 more
- [● 29 SOURCES] Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders are exceeding expectations. mercado.etc.br · www.otakupt.com · tierragamer.com · dropsdejogos.uai.com.br · fr.ign.com · +21 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] A marketing partnership with Netflix will include a trailer premiere on the streaming platform. mercado.etc.br · tierragamer.com · www.3djuegos.com · www.hd-tecnologia.com · www.techradar.com · +2 more
- [DISPUTED] Grand Theft Auto VI will be released in a digital-only format. www.ludomedia.it
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Ultimate Edition of Grand Theft Auto VI includes exclusive in-game content such as specific vehicles and weapon variants. tierragamer.com · www.otakupt.com · www.memesita.com · www.gamesource.it
- [● 27 SOURCES] Demand for Grand Theft Auto VI is skewing toward the $99.99 Ultimate Edition rather than the $79.99 standard edition. www.otakupt.com · tierragamer.com · dropsdejogos.uai.com.br · fr.ign.com · www.frandroid.com · +20 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Take-Two does not intend to modify the official price of Grand Theft Auto VI, leaving potential discounts to retailers. www.gamesource.it · www.geeknetic.es · dropsdejogos.uai.com.br · www.memesita.com · gamingnation.nl · +1 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Netflix exclusive content will be released on YouTube six hours after its initial premiere. www.techradar.com · www.gamereactor.nl · www.gamereactor.pl · mercado.etc.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick expressed pride in the company's independence and indicated no desire for a Netflix acquisition. www.gamereactor.nl · www.gamereactor.fr · www.gamereactor.pl · thegeek.games
- [● 6 SOURCES] A Grand Theft Auto VI extended look is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on August 27. www.enternity.gr · www.gamereactor.nl · mercado.etc.br · www.techradar.com · www.gamereactor.pl