Just as promised, this evening 4A Games officially revealed the next mainline game in the Metro series. Metro 2039 is scheduled to release ‘this Winter', so any potential delay would likely push the game into 2027.

Metro 2039 is a handcrafted, story-driven shooter campaign in which players take on the role of a new character, The Stranger, who is forced to go back down into the Metro tunnels and face horrors they had hoped to leave in the past.

In Metro 2039, the underground factions are unified under one banner – the Novoreich, led by a new Fuhrer: the legendary Spartan, Hunter. The Fuhrer promises salvation and a new life for the people on the surface but in reality, communities remain trapped deep within the Metro, flooded by propaganda and misinformation, suffering under his authoritarian regime.

As ‘The Stranger', players will be taken on a harrowing journey back into the underground tunnels, facing mutants and human enemies alike. Our new protagonist will also be fully voiced as 4A Games looks to lean more into immersion and storytelling.

Metro 2039 will come to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S when it arrives. There is no exact release date yet but for now, it is expected in Winter 2026.

KitGuru Says: Are you looking forward to the return of Metro?

Keychron has launched the G3 wireless gaming mouse, a 44g ultra-lightweight peripheral featuring the PixArt PAW3950 sensor. The mouse is available in two material configurations: a cheaper translucent polycarbonate and a more expensive carbon fiber version. Both variants use identical internal hardware and support polling rates up to 8000Hz.

The G3 (via TechPowerUp) features a symmetrical chassis and Huano Transparent Shell White Dot mechanical switches, rated for 120 million clicks. Technical specifications for the PixArt 3950 sensor include a maximum sensitivity of 30,000 DPI, a tracking speed of 750IPS, and support for up to 50Gs of acceleration. Connectivity is provided via a tri-mode system supporting 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.3, and USB-C wired.

Power is supplied by a 500mAh battery, which Keychron claims provides up to 160 hours of operation in Bluetooth mode at a 125Hz polling rate. When using the 2.4GHz connection, battery life is rated at 140 hours at 1000Hz and 37 hours at the maximum 8000Hz setting. The carbon fibre model features a black finish with orange accents, while the translucent version combines with pastel purple ones.

The internal hardware includes a high-speed Nordic 52840 MCU to manage the 8K polling performance. While both models weigh 44g, the carbon fibre version uses a composite top shell paired with an ABS base to maintain structural rigidity. The two mouse variants are available now: the translucent version at $84.99 and the carbon fibre version at $109.99.

KitGuru says: Of the two G3 mouse variants, which one do you like the most?

CPS PCCooler has launched the TR620M X, a relatively compact dual-tower air cooler with a single fan. However, that single fan can spin up to 5000RPM, faster than most other PC cooling fans on the market. 

According to ITHome, the heatsink measures 115x106x94mm and uses a pure-copper, nickel-plated, reflow-soldered base. The same source states that the heatsink towers are treated with an anti-oxidation spray coating and utilise six 6mm heat pipes to transfer the thermal energy generated by the CPU.

Image credit: ITHome

Airflow is provided by a single fan (100x100x25) equipped with a Japanese NMB dual ball bearing. The fan operates at a maximum speed of 5000±10%RPM, delivering a maximum airflow of 105.42CFM and a static pressure of 11.85mmH2O. These figures, as you'd expect, come with a pretty high noise level, up to 45.66dB(A).

According to the official product description, the TR620M X supports a wide range of mainstream workstation platforms. Compatibility includes Intel LGA3647 (narrow type) and 4677, as well as AMD sTRX4, sWRX8, TR4, SP3, TR5, SP5, and SP6. The TR620M X is currently available in China for 439 yuan (£48), with an initial launch price of 339 yuan (£37). Availability outside the Chinese market has not yet been provided.

KitGuru says: For the general consumer, something like the PCCooler TR620M X cooler may be a bit too loud. However, if you don't mind the noise, it should offer a good amount of performance. 

In the latest episode of the official Xbox podcast, Xbox Game Studios head, Matt Booty, shared fresh details on the ‘tech sharing' culture it has built across its studios. At this point, most of the Xbox Game Studios are helping each other out, with one major example being Blizzard's involvement with the upcoming Fable reboot. 

Blizzard has long been known for its cinematics, which have been regarded as industry-leading in the past. As it turns out, Blizzard's cinematics team has been working with Playground Games in recent years, helping them out with putting major cutscenes in place for Fable, which is due to release later this year.

Booty also confirmed a number of other moves. For instance, Compulsion Games is using the Activision motion capture studio, Rare has been sharing its Sea of Thieves multiplayer expertise with studios like Double Fine, and co-op tech developed by Obsidian for Grounded is now being used by Undead Labs for the next State of Decay game.

Whether or not this tech sharing will ultimately lead to better and more timely game releases still remains to be seen. Xbox has a pretty big year ahead though, with Gears of War and Halo both returning, along with the next Forza Horizon game and the long-awaited return of Fable.

KitGuru Says: Blizzard's involvement here will certainly raise expectations for Fable's cinematic sequences. 

Earlier this week, we learned through leaks that Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, Football Manager 26 and The Crew Motorfest would all be joining the PlayStation Plus library this month. Now, Sony has revealed the full list, including five extra games.

PlayStation Plus Extra is Sony's answer to Game Pass, giving fans access to a large but rotating library of available exclusives and third-party titles on PS5. Those who go for the PlayStation Plus Premium tier also get access to an additional library of ‘classic' games.

The full list of games joining PlayStation Plus Extra this month includes:

• The Crew Motorfest | PS5, PS4
• Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered | PS5, PS4 (Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition will be available instead for PS4 players)
• Football Manager 26 Console | PS5
• Warriors: Abyss | PS5, PS4
• Squirrel with a Gun | PS5
• The Casting of Frank Stone | PS5
• Monster Train | PS5

Finally, PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers will get one new classic joining the library this month – Wild Arms 4. All of the new titles will be available to download starting on April 21st.

KitGuru Says: Will you be installing any of this month's new PlayStation Plus games?

Following on from last week's announcement of the low-power Cubi NUC TWG mini PC, MSI has introduced another Cubi NUC system built for more demanding applications, powered by the new Intel Core Ultra 3 CPUs.

The Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG includes dual Thunderbolt 4 ports and support for up to four simultaneous displays. Networking is handled by two 2.5G Ethernet ports, giving the system redundancy and higher‑bandwidth options for enterprise environments.

In the table below, you can see the full specifications for the system:

MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG PC Specifications
Operating System	Windows 11 Home MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
CPU	Intel® Core Ultra 9 386H Intel® Core Ultra 7 355 Intel® Core Ultra 5 322
Chipset	Intel® SoC
Storage	1x M.2 2280 SSD (NVMe PCIe)
Memory	2x DDR5 SO‑DIMMs
Graphics	Intel® Graphics (Integrated)
Security	Support for dTPM & Kensington Lock
LAN	2x Intel® I226V (2.5G)
Wireless LAN	MTK RZ717 Wi‑Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.4 (RZ717)
I/O (Front)	1x USB 10Gbps Type‑C 1x USB 10Gbps Type‑A 1x USB 2.0 Type‑A 1x Power Button with Fingerprint Security
I/O (Rear)	2x Thunderbolt 4 (DP 1.4 Alt‑Mode up to 4K@60Hz / PD‑out 15W / one supports PD‑in up to 98W) 2x RJ45 (2.5G) 2x HDMI out (4K@60Hz, HDMI 2.1 — one supports MSI Power Link) 1x DC Jack
I/O (Side)	1x Kensington Lock 1x External Power Switch Pin Header
AC Adapter	120W
Volume	0.51 litres (1.08 pint)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	119.60 × 115.20 × 37.50 mm (4.71 × 4.54 × 1.48 inches)
VESA Mount	Supports 75 × 75 mm and 100 × 100 mm

MSI has focused on ease of installation and maintenance, adding a fingerprint‑recognition power button for secure authentication and a tool‑free chassis for quick access to internal components for upgrades, repairs or maintenance.

The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG will be available in May, with prices starting at $569 for barebone models and up to $1,669 for fully configured systems, including a three‑year Advance Replacement Warranty.

KitGuru Says: With a Core Ultra 9 386H packed in, one of these systems could do a lot more than standard office work. 

Thermaltake has expanded its sim‑racing hardware lineup with two new additions, the XRW‑G1 GT Steering Wheel and the XRP‑L1 Loadcell Pedal Set, aimed at enthusiasts who want even greater configuration over controls in competitive racing games.

The XRW‑G1 GT Steering Wheel uses a 300mm GT‑style layout built from CNC‑machined aluminium, carbon fibre and reinforced polymer. A 5‑inch integrated touchscreen provides access to RPM data, flags and other race information. Surrounding it is a full control array that includes backlit buttons, toggle switches, rotary encoders, thumb encoders and two multi‑directional “funky switches” for menu navigation and quick adjustments.

Magnetic carbon‑fibre paddle shifters are included, and RGB indicators provide visual cues for RPM and system status. The wheel works with Thermaltake’s steel‑ball quick‑release adapter (sold separately) for fast swaps across compatible wheelbases.

The XRP‑L1 Loadcell Pedal Set is built around a CNC‑machined aluminium structure designed to minimise flex under heavy braking. The throttle pedal uses a 16‑bit Hall Effect sensor with adjustable throw and spring preload, while the brake pedal is driven by a 200kg load cell with interchangeable springs and rubber dampers for tuning resistance and feel. Pedal angles can be adjusted in 5‑degree increments, and the set includes stainless‑steel mounting brackets for a range of cockpit layouts.

We don't have pricing yet, but both products will be available across Europe, the US and other regions starting soon.

KitGuru Says: Are you a fan of racing sims? Are you considering an upgrade to any of Thermaltake's new gear?

Four brand-new games are coming to GeForce Now this week, including new PC survival hit, Windrose, as well as Capcom's latest title, Pragmata.

Pragmata is a new sci‑fi action‑adventure set on a lunar research station, where astronaut Hugh and android Diana fight to escape a facility overrun by a hostile AI. The PC version of the game includes path traced lighting, along with support for DLSS. Available on GeForce Now from day-one, Ultimate tier subscribers will be able to play the game on RTX 5080 powered servers for the best possible performance and access to enhanced Frame Generation modes.

The full list of games joining GeForce Now this week includes:

• REPLACED (New release on Steam and Xbox, available on Game Pass, April 14, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
• Windrose (New release on Steam, April 14, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
• Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss (New release on Steam, April 16, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
• PRAGMATA (New release on Steam, April 16, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)
• PRAGMATA SKETCHBOOK – DEMO (Steam, GeForce RTX 5080-ready)

KitGuru Says: What do you think of this week's new releases? Is there anything here that you are planning on picking up?

For a while now there have been rumours floating around about a secret expansion for Dragon's Dogma 2. Now, we have our best evidence yet, as a mysterious 77GB patch for the game has been discovered on Steam. 

The mysterious update, which was quickly hidden from public view in the Steam database, brought the game up from a 65GB install size to a 77GB install size, indicating that new content had been added to the game.

Adding fuel to the fire, Capcom recently shared new artwork for the game in celebration of its 2nd anniversary, revealing a mysterious new character with their back turned to the main party, wearing armour that can't currently be found in the game.

As Capcom does appear to at the very least be testing a new build of the game, we anticipate that an announcement will arrive within the next few months.

KitGuru Says: Dragon's Dogma saw huge updates with its Dark Arisen upgrade back in the day. Now fans are hoping that the sequel gets similar treatment. 

Years on from its initial Xbox console release, Bethesda Game Studios’ Starfield finally landed onto the PlayStation 5 last week alongside its big ‘free lanes’ update. While rumoured to also be making its way to Nintendo’s platform at some point, nothing official has surfaced. That said, it appears as though a Switch 2 release is impending, with the title having now been officially listed by the Taiwanese Game Rating Board.

In recent days we’ve gotten an influx of new listings from the Taiwanese Game Rating board, including ‘confirmation’ that Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is set for a Switch 2 port at some point.

In amongst the revelations, publication UniversoNintendo discovered that Bethesda Game Studios’ Starfield had also been rated for the Switch 2 – corroborating previous rumours which claimed as much.

No further details were brought to light by the listing, except for the fact that the Switch 2 version’s release date was slated as being the same as its PS5 counterpart (even though the PS5 release has already passed us).

That said, release dates in particular have historically been rather inaccurate in such listings, and so it can safely be ignored.

Regardless, it appears as though Bethesda is gearing up to bring another of its recent releases to the Switch 2. Hopefully it suffers from fewer issues compared to the PS5 version in its current state.

KitGuru says: Have you checked out Starfield following the latest update? How transformative is it? Will the Switch 2 release sell better than the PS5 version is right now? Let us know down below.

In recent years we’ve seen Ubisoft trying to bring back its long-dormant Prince of Persia series, successfully releasing two well-liked titles in the form of The Rogue Prince of Persia and PoP: The Lost Crown. Unfortunately, despite receiving high praise, the latter of the two would see its core dev team disbanded shortly following the metroidvania title’s launch. In a welcome twist of fate, this ‘core team’ have now reportedly been brought back together to pitch a new project.

As reported by insider Gautoz (who first broke the news of The Lost Crown team’s disbanding back in late 2024), Ubisoft has recently decided to give the devs a second shot, writing (as translated by ResetEra user ‘Maxime’):

“A year and a half after this video [discussing the state of the team], little birds told me that the Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown core team has gotten the green light from Ubisoft to reunite and pitch game ideas. I don't know any more than that, and I don't want to—let's let them cook.”

As mentioned, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown was a critical hit upon its initial release back in early 2024, quickly cementing itself as the second highest-rated entry in the franchise’s history.

Unfortunately, the game’s sales were not to Ubisoft’s standard, selling 1.3 million copies in its first year and going on to push a total of 3 million by September of 2025 (likely aided by its arrival onto additional platforms).

This unfortunately culminated in the core team behind the game being disbanded and a possible sequel being canned. That said, with the devs now being brought back together, it will be interesting to see what they have planned. Hopefully Ubisoft chooses to approve whatever they wind up pitching.

KitGuru says: What did you think of The Lost Crown? How does it compare to other Metroidvanias? What would you want to see the core team work on? Let us know down below.

Yooka-Replaylee is an interesting remake/reboot/reimagining of Playtonic’s well-liked through flawed mascot platformer, taking the original release and improving upon it in a myriad of ways. Unfortunately, due to supply constraints with the Nintendo Switch 2’s dev kits at the time, Replaylee launched at just 30fps on the handheld. Finally, with more time to familiarise themselves with the toolkit, Playtonic have now confirmed that Yooka-Replaylee will soon be getting a 60fps update.

Making the announcement via a riddle / poem of sorts, the team at Playtonic all-but-confirmed that the Switch 2 version of Yooka-Replaylee is slated to receive a 60fps patch, taking to BlueSky to write:

“I was told that I played alright.

Yet performance didn’t take flight.

Once I stumbled. Soon I’ll soar.

Silky smooth like never before.

What am I?”

This, in combination with previous posts heavily referencing the number 60, and it is quite obvious what the team are teasing.

In case you missed it, prior to the game’s launch the team at Playtonic released a statement regarding the Switch 2’s performance, writing back then: “Due to limited time with the development kits, we're investigating the possibility of implementing a performance mode to follow some time post launch.”

While it was a shame to see Yooka-Replaylee limited on the Switch 2 at launch, this long-awaited announcement is exciting nonetheless. It will be interesting to see whether the update adds a separate 60fps option, or if it’ll become the new standard.

KitGuru says: Was Yooka-Replaylee a successful remake in your eyes? Can a platformer still feel good at 30fps? Let us know your thoughts down below.

While the game launched in a somewhat mixed state, Pearl Abyss’ Crimson Desert has quite quickly managed to make a comeback, with a rapid response from the team helping to bring sentiment surrounding the game to ‘very positive’ on Steam. It appears as though this critical revival is being matched by its sales success, with Crimson Desert having now officially sold-through 5 million copies in under a month.

Taking to Twitter to make the announcement, the official Crimson Desert page shared the following message:

“#CrimsonDesert has sold through over 5 million copies worldwide! Thank you to every Greymane who has joined us on this journey, experienced the world of Pywel, and supported the game. Reaching this milestone would not have been possible without your support and we are truly grateful.”

While not the first time that Pearl Abyss have shared such a figure, this latest announcement specifically refers to sold-through numbers – meaning copies which have actually found their way into players’ homes – and not just units shipped to retailers.

Crimson Desert has already had quite the journey in its first month on the market. With its launch week woes seemingly behind us now however, it is safe to say that the game’s best days are still ahead of it.

KitGuru says: What do you think of Crimson Desert so far? How big of a deal are the recent improvements? How long before it inevitably reaches 10 million? Let us know your thoughts down below.

Diablo 3 was a huge success on the original Nintendo Switch. Now, it appears that Blizzard is looking to double down on Switch support by bringing Diablo 4 over to Nintendo's platform. 

Recently, the Indonesia Game Rating System suffered a security breach, leading to a massive amount of leaks, including crucial plot details for IO Interactive's upcoming James Bond game, 007 First Light. This same breach also revealed details about an unannounced Nintendo Switch 2 version of Diablo 4.

The listing for the Switch 2 version of the game briefly appeared on the IGRS website and was quickly spotted by fans on Reddit. While no release window was submitted, typically these rating board submissions happen within months of an official announcement, so we could hear about Diablo 4 at the next Nintendo Direct, with a release later in the year.

2026 is already shaping up to be a big year for Diablo 4. The game is due to get its second major expansion, The Lord of Hatred, alongside two new playable classes. If the game is heading to the Switch 2, then Blizzard will need to spend a bit more time ensuring it is up to par compared to its most recent Switch 2 release. Overwatch just landed on Switch 2 consoles this week but was missing its most crucial advertised feature – 60FPS gameplay.

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KitGuru Says: Do you think Diablo 4 will run well on the Switch 2? 

Last week, a hacker group gained access to a limited number of Rockstar Games files and threatened to leak them unless Rockstar paid a ransom fee. Rockstar didn't pay, and as expected, the group did leak the files. The whole situation appears to have backfired, as the leak contained nothing but glowing financial results for the studio, causing Take Two's stock to go up. 

The leaked files contained up-to-date financial information for the current iteration of GTA Online, revealing that the game continues to make over $500 million every year, more than a decade on from its launch.

The leak appears to have inadvertently helped Rockstar parent company, Take-Two Interactive, as the company's stock shot up when trading opened yesterday morning, adding around $1 billion to its market cap.

Take Two is expected to have a very high-performing financial year, as Rockstar Games is due to release Grand Theft Auto 6 in November, along with the next-generation version of GTA Online.

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KitGuru Says: The Rockstar hack was indeed real, but the information gathered wasn't much of a shock to anyone who has paid attention to the success of GTA 5 over the years. Even now, the game still shoots into monthly top-ten sales lists around the world. 

Starfield has been out on PS5 for around a week now and while it is doing better than a few other recently released Xbox ports, the sales numbers still sound far from ideal for a game that had been in development for a decade. 

Alinea Analytics (via Eurogamer) reports that during its first week, Starfield sold an estimated 140,000 copies on PS5. This does beat out the likes of Avowed, South of Midnight and Age of Empires 4, but is still a far cry from what we would expect from a major Bethesda release.

Analyst Rhys Elliot adds that Starfield has sold around 1 million copies on Xbox and a further 3.7 million copies on PC. The PS5 release will likely push Starfield over the 5 million copies sold milestone, but it may take a little longer than Bethesda or Microsoft wanted.

Chances are, if Starfield had launched on PS5 alongside other platforms, it would be the platform sales leader due to PlayStation's much larger install base compared to Xbox. This could be one of the reasons behind Microsoft's decision to release games like Forza Horizon 6 and Fable on PS5 alongside other platforms, forgoing any timed exclusivity window.

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KitGuru Says: At this point, Microsoft either needs to go back to having exclusive games, or it needs to rip the band-aid off entirely and make all future games day-and-date for Xbox, PC and PS5. 

Sony has not yet announced the next round of titles for the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium libraries, but the same leaker responsible for monthly PS+ Essential leaks has now revealed some of the new games heading to Extra and Premium subscribers later this month. 

Just after the midway point of the month, Sony always brings a fresh set of titles to its PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers. According to bilbil-kun of Dealabs, April will see Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered joining the library.

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered first came out in late 2024, bringing visual enhancements, 3D Audio and DualSense controller features to the PS5 version of the game.  Crucially, this version of the game also includes the excellent Frozen Wilds expansion, alongside the base game.

Other titles expected to join the PlayStation Plus Extra lineup this month include the likes of The Crew Motorfest and Football Manager 26. This is just a select few of the titles Sony will be bringing over, so we expect to see even more when the official announcement comes.

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KitGuru Says: Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered drew a lot of criticism when it was announced, as it was the second ‘pointless' remaster Sony had shipped during the PS5 generation, following The Last of Us Part 1. 

Earlier this week, Blizzard surprise-dropped the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Overwatch, promising improved visuals and, crucially, an upgrade to 60FPS gameplay. Unfortunately, the update has not brought the performance improvements expected. 

Within hours of the Switch 2 edition of Overwatch rolling out, fans began pointing out that the advertised 60FPS mode was not in the game at all. Many logged in to find that the game remains locked at 30FPS in both docked and handheld modes, although the game's resolution and visuals had clearly improved.

In its own testing, Eurogamer found that the game ran at a solid framerate with no fluctuations, but the 30FPS cap still lingered from the original Switch 1 version of the game, creating a sluggish experience compared to other consoles like PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Blizzard has already confirmed that it is aware of the issue and is in the process of fixing. However, there is no timeline for the update yet. This is the second Switch 2 upgrade that has been fumbled under Microsoft's leadership. Last year, Skyrim also received a Switch 2 upgrade, but Bethesda opted to not include a 60FPS mode, despite the Switch 2 being perfectly capable of delivering that frame rate. A couple of months later, Bethesda fixed this with a 60FPS performance mode.

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KitGuru Says: 60FPS gameplay was the highlight feature of this update, so to see the game release and for that option to not even be present in the game, is a massive oversight. Perhaps it is time for Microsoft to reinvest in Quality Assurance across its studios, rather than gutting teams further in a chase for greater profit margins. 

Recently, Sony announced a fresh round of pricing adjustments for its PS5 console line-up, pushing costs up for the PS5, PS5 Digital Edition, the PS5 Pro, the PlayStation Portal and other accessories. As it turns out, this announcement pushed many US gamers into upgrading before the new pricing came into effect.

The industry analysts at Circana revealed that US spending on videogame hardware for the week ending on April 4th had doubled compared to the same week last year. Sales for PS5 consoles reached the highest point of the year in the week leading up to the price hikes, a great sign for companies like Rockstar, who will be banking heavily on the PS5 userbase when Grand Theft Auto 6 launches later this year.

As of April 2nd, Sony now has a new pricing structure in place for the PS5. The PS5 initially launched with a $399 entry-level price tag for the Digital Edition, going up to $499 for the disc-drive version. As of this month, the PS5 Digital Edition now costs $599, while the disc-drive version has gone up to $649. The PS5 Pro has been hit too, with prices going up from $749 to $899.

Typically in past console generations, at this point in the life cycle, we would be seeing prices dropping to well below $300. However, around 2022, supply chain struggles forced companies like Microsoft and Sony to raise prices for its (at the time) new consoles. Things seemed to settle after that but then in 2025, AI corporations like OpenAI began trying to buy up as much of the global RAM supply as possible, forcing all consumer electronics companies to rethink their pricing models due to inflated pricing.

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KitGuru Says: These price hikes landing just six months ahead of Grand Theft Auto 6 is very unfortunate. Many had likely been waiting for this game specifically before making the jump to a new-gen console, and now a good chunk of those players could be priced out.