GTA 6 Ultimate Edition gates bonuses across the story

I woke to the news that GTA 6 will be $80 and that Rockstar is offering a $100 Ultimate Edition, and initially I was relieved—expensive deluxe editions often bundle items that break a game's early progression. buried deep in Rockstar's promotional materials, however, is this line: "Ultimate Edition bonuses become available to Jason and Lucia across their story, with new items uncovered behind each chapter." Deluxe editions have trended toward selling advantages like overpowered weapons and early skill unlocks that undermine a game's intended curve.

One stark example from recent years lets players pay extra to increase crafting, healing and reload speed and expand rifle clips, effectively removing tension from early survival gameplay.

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