British entrepreneur and social media content creator Mark Tilbury conducted a fun calculation: if players replace some of their outdoor entertainment with GTA VI, they could theoretically save up to nearly $5,000. However, this algorithm is based on several specific assumptions and is not a universally applicable financial conclusion.
Tilbury used the $100 Ultimate Edition as an example, assuming it takes 80 hours to complete the main story, resulting in an average entertainment cost of about $1.25 per hour. If players continue with side quests and fully explore the map, the cost per unit can drop to around $0.50.
Based on 4 hours of playtime per day, the game offers approximately 50 nights of entertainment. If players who usually spend $100 per night on parties, dining, or movies choose to stay home and play instead, the theoretical savings could reach $5,000; even if the budget for a single outing is reduced to $40, the same calculation shows savings of around $2,000.
This calculation is intended to be humorous, as not everyone spends $100 every time they go out in reality. The focus is more on a lighthearted discussion of game length and cost per unit of entertainment. The article also mentions that the Standard Edition is expected to be priced at $80 and the Ultimate Edition at $100, but specific release and pricing information should still be confirmed on the game's official page.