Grand Theft Auto 6 is available for pre-order at a reduced price for eligible students. The standard edition of the game is typically priced at $80, but students who are members of Target Circle can receive a 20% discount on the code-in-the-box version, lowering the cost to $64 before taxes.
To qualify for this offer, individuals must verify their student status by providing a school-issued document confirming enrollment. This discount applies to pre-orders of Grand Theft Auto 6 for either the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S. The offer was initially highlighted by Wario64.
Pre-ordering the game now also includes bonus content such as the Vintage Vice City Pack and a complimentary month of GTA+. The Target Circle program itself is free to join.
Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two, has stated that the $80 price point for Grand Theft Auto 6 is justified by the content offered. This price is $10 higher than the current standard for many AAA titles, and one industry analyst suggests that Rockstar's decision could set a precedent for other developers. This pricing strategy is not entirely unprecedented, as Nintendo also charges $80 for Mario Kart World. For historical context, the base edition of Grand Theft Auto 5 launched in 2013 for $60, which would equate to over $85 in 2026 dollars when adjusted for inflation.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is scheduled to launch on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game is anticipated to be a major commercial success and one of the most impactful releases of 2026.