GTA 6 Budget: The budget of the gaming world is skyrocketing. Know the world’s 5 most expensive video games, whose budget is more than many superhit films.
Most Expensive Games: Making video games these days is more expensive than ever. The cost of game development is continuously increasing due to stunning graphics, large open worlds, AI technology, live updates and new content available for a long time. This is the reason why now the budget of many games is many times more than that of a big Hollywood film. If you are fond of gaming, then you will be surprised to know that thousands of crores of rupees have been spent on some games. Let us know the list of 5 most expensive video games in the world…
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6): The most expensive video game
If there is the most buzz about any game, it is GTA 6. According to reports, the total budget of this game is said to be around 2 billion dollars (about ₹ 19,106 crore). There are many reasons behind this huge budget. The game’s large open world, better AI system, years of development, global marketing and long-term support after launch significantly increase its cost. However, Rockstar Games has not yet officially confirmed this budget.
Monopoly GO: Mobile game that spent as well as earned
Monopoly GO! Has achieved great success. According to reports, around $1 billion (about ₹9,553 crore) was spent on this game. A large part of this was spent on advertising, new season updates, campaigns to engage players and features to keep the game active for a long time.
Genshin Impact: Budget increasing with every update
Open-world RPG game Genshin Impact is also among the most expensive games in the world. Its estimated budget is said to be $900 million (about ₹8,597 crore). Due to the continuous addition of new maps, new characters, voice acting, major updates and international marketing to the game, its cost has been continuously increasing.
Star Citizen: Heavy expenditure continues on development
The name of space simulation game Star Citizen also comes in this list. According to reports, the expenditure including development and funding of this game has reached $900 million (approximately ₹8,597 crore). New features, spaceship system and multiplayer updates have been added to this game from time to time, due to which its budget has continuously increased.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War: ₹6,687 budget game
Black Ops Cold War of the popular Call of Duty series is also counted among the very expensive games. According to reports, about $700 million (about ₹6,687 crore) was spent on it. In addition to the game’s development, a large marketing campaign, multiplayer support, live service, and post-launch updates significantly increased its total cost.
Why have video games become so expensive?
Today’s games are not made just once and launched. Big game companies keep providing new updates, events, online servers, security, new missions and fresh content for players for years. Apart from this, high-end graphics, AI technology and global marketing also increase the budget manifold. This is the reason why now the budget of big games has reached thousands of crores of rupees.
How is the budget higher than Hollywood films?
Hollywood film Spider-Man: Brand New Day is releasing on 31 July 2026. According to various reports, the film has been made with a huge budget of around Rs 1900 crore (about $228 million), making it the biggest Hollywood release of July 2026. However, this is just speculation, the studio (Sony/Marvel) has not officially confirmed.
Note: The original information of this article has been prepared on the basis of reports published in www.mensxp.com. Many game companies have not officially confirmed these figures.