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Warhorse Studios co-founder hopes GTA 6 will lead to higher game prices
Warhorse Studios co-founder Martin Klima expressed hope that GTA 6's $80 standard edition price will encourage other developers to charge more for AAA games, citing industry sustainability concerns.
Key points
- GTA 6's standard edition is priced at $79.99, setting a new benchmark for AAA game pricing.
- Martin Klima believes higher game prices are necessary for the industry's survival amid challenges like studio closures and layoffs.
- Klima hopes GTA 6's success will make publishers more confident in raising game prices across the industry.
- The Warhorse co-founder acknowledged retail's decline as a factor in current pricing challenges.
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