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GTA 6's $20 Outfit Tax Is Already Annoying People

Rockstar is locking a chunk of GTA 6's character customization behind an Ultimate Edition paywall, and fans are not happy about it.

Alex

Alex

June 24, 2026

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GTA 6's $20 Outfit Tax Is Already Annoying People — GamerScout

If there's one thing GTA players have always loved, it's dressing their characters in ridiculous, over-the-top outfits. It's basically a core part of the fantasy. So when it came out that GTA 6 is tucking a meaningful slice of that wardrobe behind a $20 Ultimate Edition upgrade, the reaction was about as warm as you'd expect: frustration, memes, and a whole lot of "seriously?"

This isn't about a weapon pack or some bonus cars that hardcore players might shrug off. Clothing and style have been baked into GTA's DNA forever, and treating that like a premium add-on feels like Rockstar is charging extra for the personality of its own game. The base price for GTA 6 is already sitting at a premium tier, so asking players to spend another $20 just to access a fuller version of self-expression is a rough look before the game has even launched. Whether this actually dampens sales in a meaningful way is another question entirely since this is still GTA 6, one of the most anticipated releases in years. But the goodwill erosion is real, and it starts well before anyone has even loaded into Leonida for the first time.

Alex

Alex

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