GTA VI Student Deal Could Lower Price to $63.99

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GTA VI Student Discount Could Cut Price to $63.99

Target’s reported GTA VI student deal offers 20% off the standard edition.

13 AUG 2026, 09:56 AM

Highlights

Eligible Target Circle students could reportedly save $16 on GTA VI’s Standard Edition.
The reported 20% discount could not be verified because Target’s website and student page were unavailable.
The reported deal covers the code-in-box version and arrives before GTA VI’s Aug 27, 2026, Netflix preview.

A GTA VI student discount could lower the Standard Edition's $79.99 USD price to $63.99 for eligible Target Circle student members. Deal tracker @Wario64 flagged the offer on X on Aug 11, 2026, but Target's website and student verification page were unavailable when the deal was checked, leaving its availability unconfirmed.

The X post stated that the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S "code in box" version was available for $63.99 after a 20% Circle offer. Target Circle membership is free, while students must verify their enrollment through Target's system. Target's official student page confirms the program offers exclusive discounts and rewards.

GTA VI Student Discount Allegedly Has Several Catches

The reported offer applies to the Standard Edition, not the $99.99 Ultimate Edition. Pre-orders include the Vintage Vice City Pack and a free month of GTA+, according to the supplied deal information.

However, several commenters under Wario64's post pointed out that the discount was not working. Target's site was also displaying the message, "Sorry for the wait. It's a little busier than we expected." The Target Circle Student application page was also down, preventing independent verification.

The discussion also exposed another issue with the purchase.

The listed PS5 and Xbox versions are code-in-box releases rather than physical discs, leading several commenters to say they would not purchase GTA VI in that format. Others pointed to the irony of a student discount being attached to an adult-rated game.

GTA VI Netflix Preview Adds Timing to Deal

The reported discount arrives ahead of GTA VI's extended look, which Rockstar says will premiere on Netflix on Aug 27 at 3 pm ET. The preview will also be released through Rockstar's official channels, while GTA VI remains scheduled for Nov 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Students who pre-order could save $16, bringing the Standard Edition down to $63.99. However, until Target restores its pages and the offer can be verified, the price remains a reported deal rather than a confirmed promotion.

Probaho Santra

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Probaho Santra is a content writer at Outlook India with a master’s degree in journalism. Outside work, he enjoys photography, exploring new tech trends, and staying connected with the esports world.