Just when gamers were getting ready for GTA 6, Sony has dropped a surprise - and not everyone is happy.
Sony has officially announced price increases for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation Portal in multiple regions, and the reaction has been immediate.
For many players, this couldn't have come at a worse time.
With GTA 6 expected to launch in 2026, a lot of gamers were planning to upgrade their setup or finally get a PS5. Now, with higher prices, that plan just got more expensive.
And the community is feeling it.
Across social media, fans are expressing frustration, especially those who were already saving up for both a console and GTA 6. The combination of rising hardware prices and ongoing discussions about game pricing is starting to worry players.
At the same time, some understand the move.
Industry experts point to rising production costs, inflation, and global market pressures as reasons behind the increase. Sony isn't the only company adjusting prices, but that doesn't make it easier for consumers.
This situation also connects directly to GTA 6.
As one of the biggest next-gen titles ever, GTA 6 is expected to push hardware to its limits. That means many players will want the best possible setup - which now comes at a higher cost.
For now, Sony has not indicated whether more price changes are coming. But one thing is clear - the road to GTA 6 just got a little more expensive for a lot of players.
