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Neon emphasizes that Grand Theft Auto 6 remains an immensely popular franchise, with hype so intense that most consumers are willing to pay substantial sums—potentially $100 or more—for the latest entry, regardless of controversies. He notes that in the past, big-budget games frequently cost close to that amount, especially when considering inflation and the transition from cartridges to digital downloads.
Given the franchise's massive popularity, Neon doubts that the recent union-related layoffs will significantly impact sales. He predicts that even if Rockstar employees are fired after the game's development concludes—presumably to cut costs or prevent union activities from interfering—the game's commercial success will likely remain unaffected.