Gamers worldwide are rejoicing at the news that a sixth instalment of the Grand Theft Auto franchise is set to drop in 2025, a massive 12 years after the release of the last entry.

Reports have surfaced claiming Rockstar Games invested around $2 billion (£1.6bn) in developing and branding the game. If these reports prove accurate, Grand Theft Auto VI would automatically become the most expensive game in history, adding to the already sky-high anticipation. However, exceeding Hollywood blockbuster budgets is an increasingly common practice in the video game industry.

Read on to uncover the staggering costs of some of your favourite video games, ranked from least to most expensive. Pre-2023 releases have been adjusted for inflation to give you an idea of their cost in today's money. All dollar amounts in US dollars.