Rockstar has pushed back against the rumor that the budget for GTA 6 exceeded $1.5 billion. This claim was originally based on a report that compared the game's budget to the cost of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. While Rockstar did not disclose the actual budget for GTA 6, the game is still believed to be among the most expensive ever produced, possibly trailing only behind titles like Star Citizen, which has an over $1 billion budget from ongoing sales. Despite the refutation regarding the $1.5 billion figure, the company has seen substantial growth, nearly doubling its staff since the release of Red Dead Redemption 2 in 2018. This expansion likely contributes to the high development costs for GTA 6. Early preorder numbers suggest a significant commercial success, with analysts predicting it could earn between $3.25 billion and $5.2 billion in sales during launch week. Overall, while the budget remains unclear, it is evident that GTA 6's financial prospects are promising. With a standard edition priced at $80 and an Ultimate Edition at $100, coupled with expected revenue boosts from multiplayer features, the game's financial framework seems secure, indicating that any investment might pay off rapidly.