Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 boss hopes GTA 6 pushes game prices up because it's "long overdue and also necessary for this business to survive"

Warhorse Studios co-founder Martin Klima, the creator of the historical RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, is hoping for higher game prices following the anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto 6. Speaking to PC Gamer, Klima explained that the gaming industry has experienced significant development costs and a decline in game buyers, while digital storefronts have eliminated the retail middleman.

He believes that increasing the unit price of games could help studios generate more revenue without resorting to microtransactions. Klima expressed hope that GTA 6, developed by Rockstar Games and published by Take-Two Interactive, would set a precedent for higher game prices, stating that it is long overdue and necessary for the industry's survival.

He noted that Rockstar Games and Take-Two are the only entities capable of undertaking such a price increase, which he considers necessary for the business's sustainability. Klima acknowledged GTA 6 as the most significant game launch of all time, despite some territories charging $10 more than usual for its Standard Edition and $10 more for its Ultimate Edition.

He admitted that he has no interest in playing GTA 6 himself, but is supportive of the studio's success in creating technologically advanced games.