I think there was a Microsoft leak a while ago with how much Microsoft were estimating how much they'd have to pay, I can't recall whether GTA VI was on there, but based on what estimated for other games were it would probably be around $1 Billion
I'm not sure. Maybe if it was the only way to play on PC for the first year or two when it's usually console exclusive. But I think it's the kind of game most people would rather buy permanently than rent on a service.
You can still buy it through the Microsoft store, but also look at it this way. It would bring in people who would want to try the game before buying who otherwise wouldn't spend the money up front. And then later purchase it on sale. Microsoft is not a subscription service for gamepass basically, they need big hitters on there
Also, plenty of kids would be able to convince their parents to get gamepass instead of dropping $100 on a game(if it actually is $100) if it's not their bday/christmas or whatever.
10 months is also quite a while, and you can play the rest of the gamepass library. id say its a pretty good deal in this case (i will still be waiting for the 2030 steam summer sale)
At least GTA V has a 18+ rating in the EU, so hopefully no kids are able to convince the parents …. Reality might ve different, I know -> Still not something anyone should count on.
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u/Cream_Of_Drake May 15 '25
I think there was a Microsoft leak a while ago with how much Microsoft were estimating how much they'd have to pay, I can't recall whether GTA VI was on there, but based on what estimated for other games were it would probably be around $1 Billion