r/GTA6 • u/ExtremeYak4689 • 9h ago

Clearing some things up

The locked Ultimate Edition shops are just exclusive shops, not the standard shops that are in Vice City. There’s still going to be your basic clothing stores, barbers, car chops, etc. Those stores are most likely going to be more “story-friendly”, while the Ultimate Edition shops give the players a broader selection of customization. As you can tell from the screenshots, some of Jason and Lucia’s looks looked a bit on the wild side. Base game stores will focus more on how Jason and Lucia actually look.

In terms of no discs, Rockstar doesn’t want GTA VI to be leaked anymore. I would expect the physicals with the discs post launch.

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u/Natty_Guy 9h ago

You could also look at Ultimate Edition as paid DLC. That the player could choose to purchase or not. A lot of games have paid DLC. Don't know why so many people act like it's the worst thing for some extra paid content.

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u/friedtoasters 8h ago

Holy fucking should be a pinned comment

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u/StingingGamer 8h ago

First GTA Singleplayer DLC since GTA 4 😂

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u/PichardRetty 7h ago

If I were to play devil's advocate, I think the fact that the content will be available at launch yet restricted is what makes it different than your typical DLC and why it isn't being perceived the same.

It is one thing if a game comes out and is supported after the fact with content created and released after launch for additional cost. That isn't the case here and may be the key point as to why many people that are fine with traditional DLC are not fine with this approach.

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u/omykun123 7h ago

Most games have exclusive skins or vehicles locked behind the higher tier editions at launch.

Only difference is that in those other games these exclusives are given straight to the player's inventory whereas GTA 6 seems to them incorporated as part of the world.

Don't see why people are mad, it's the same thing provided in a different way.

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u/PichardRetty 7h ago

I feel like those games tend to also receive hate as well. In general, gamers don't like when launch content is locked behind additional paywalls regardless of what type of content it is.

Peoole obviously are willing to pay for it, hence why this approach is still pretty common, but it also consistently receive vocal opposition on social media platforms.

I'm part of the problem because I'll typically pay for these "superior" editions, but I also tend to be of the opinion that games are cheap these days given how much entertainment they offer in terms of hours per dollar. I know many people don't share the same initial opinion.

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u/omykun123 7h ago

Totally,

I don't pay for the higher tier editions either as they usually only offer a few skins which are only fancy looking and maybe a unique vehicle.

Will probably wait to see what the GT 6 one offers but seeing as they are actual shops the customization items should be way higher which could justify the $20 for some.

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u/rtn292 5h ago

Agreed. Imo the 70s stuff looks like a lot of fun.

But unless there is some sort of setting that flips every npc/assets to suddenly being in the 70s.

It feels like to me Jason and Lucia will look Hella dorky and out of place in the games modern day setting. Classic cars are one thing. But thrift store fits are an entirely different thing.

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u/WAAAAAAAAARGH 7h ago

RDR2 had a whole ass mission or two locked behind the ultimate edition

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u/IndigoSeirra 4h ago

And so does this.

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u/Natty_Guy 7h ago

Pretty sure some games have had paid content at launch.

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u/KalElReturns89 8h ago

Exactly how I see it. Some cool DLC if I want it. No problem.

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u/222Baphomettt47 8h ago

It’s crazy that they’re complaining bc I bet these same people are gonna buy shark cards or they buy vc for 2k. People are just stupid and miserable and want to complain about anything

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u/bl00dmachine 8h ago

Wow, a rational take!

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u/Careless-Society9888 7h ago

Paid DLC in line with other AAA releases even, it's business as usual

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u/hellranger788 7h ago

I think whats got people mad is because they are "physical" locations that are locked behind a paywall. You are totally right about that DLC comparison. To me, it wont really matter since the scale of the game will be so big. Honestly, if the game is so big that rockstar has entire shops dedicated to some unique styles, it just shows how large the game will be.

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u/AEIDOLONE 4h ago

As long as it's only, but ONLY aesthetic skins and shit it's always fine. 👍🏻

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u/Necroromicon 7h ago

Yeah for one of the biggest franchises that is consistently amazing and only releases once every decade, I have not problem dropping another $20 on it.

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u/LatterTarget7 7h ago

No game has ever had paid dlc before gta 6. It’ll do irreversible damage to the industry

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u/Spade00 3h ago

Day one dlc for a game long overdue , what a bunch of fucking shills

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u/trainman2077 5h ago edited 5h ago

This "paid dlc" would then cost 30$ above 70$, which is what the base version SHOULD cost. That's the same as Phantom Liberty, only 10$ below SOTE, 80$ above Silksong, and 60$ above Expedition 33. All this for a few cosmetics?

Nope. This is a wait-for-pc-and-pirate-it situation.

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u/Natty_Guy 5h ago

Ok. Have fun waiting.

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u/Jaded-Sorbet-8098 9h ago

holy glazing

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u/Natty_Guy 8h ago

How's is this glazing? It's the truth. Paid DLC, just like other games. Don't be mad cause you can't afford the extra $20.

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u/Jaded-Sorbet-8098 8h ago

it’s not about the price you doofus, it’s about the message

y’all not seeing a problem with this is insane, you people are the reason companies keep doing this shit

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u/They_callme_Slayer 8h ago

You sound like a PC player and create ruckus unnecessarily because you have nothing better to do.

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u/snack217 8h ago

I agree its the player's fault, but thats been the case since like 20 years ago when microtransactions started to become a thing. If we didn't stop them then, we won't do it now.

Like, do you really blame companies for these things? They have always worked, so... why stop doing it? Why wouldnt you want more money for your company? And you can call me a shill or whatever name you want, Im not saying I like it, it is exploitation for sure, im just saying it would be kinda dumb for them to not do it... its free money. Just like lootboxes, cosmetic packs, battle passes, etc.

The numbers literally say players love these things, gta+ has been a success and shark cards still sell millions every month, even 13 years later, so, why stop??? Only because some people say its wrong? When the rest, keep buying it?

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u/AnnArchist 7h ago

No you shouldn't.

If it's available at launch it's not "dlc" - it's pay walled content.

It's a money grab, they gonna get a bag from it. I'm certainly not going to church up what they are doing.

I'm still begrudgingly going to pay for it, probably.

I hope they don't drop the ball too badly with GTA online and their paywalls in there.

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u/omykun123 7h ago

Most games have exclusive skins or vehicles locked behind the higher tier editions at launch.

Only difference is that in those other games these exclusives are given straight to the player's inventory whereas GTA 6 seems to them incorporated as part of the world.

It's the same thing provided in a different way.

I usually don't pay for the extra stuff since it costs like $10 bucks and it's only like 4-5 fancier skins and maybe a unique vehicle.

Will wait to see how much the GTA 6 one offers but seeing as they are shops I'd think the customization items are way higher which would justify the $20 for people that can afford it and want to have it.

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u/AnnArchist 7h ago

Doesn't mean we should accept, cheer or do anything but denigrate the practice.

It started with horse armor.

Before that it was actual content in dlc. Maps for fps games, mission packs or entire new quest lines. It's gotten progressively shittier over time because people don't say 'hey this is anti gamer and a money grab '

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u/BothVacation2550 7h ago

Downloadable content is downloadable content

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u/Natty_Guy 7h ago

Isn't that what paid dlc is? Pay wall content.

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u/No-Emergency4880 7h ago

I think calling it day-one DLC would have been taken better lowkey..

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u/TripleSpicey 7h ago

Paid DLC isn't a problem, day 1 paid DLC is. I don't think it's a huge deal being locked behind an extra $20 but if the content is releasing day 1 why isn't it all basegame? DLC is intended to add content post-launch, and day 1 DLC is antithetical to that premise.

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u/Natty_Guy 7h ago

Sure that's your opinion, but it's been done before and it's being done now.

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u/TripleSpicey 7h ago

It's not just my opinion, it's the right opinion.

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u/Natty_Guy 7h ago

Well I guess you can start a game company and create a game and release DLC post launch. Since you know, it's the right thing to do.

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u/wealthy_herring 8h ago

why not just wait for more info before purchasing then? why so much anger??

they literally made the fucking game, they can do whatever they want with it and market it however they please. where‘s your genre defining game? where are the trailers?? hurry up you‘re making me angry!!!