GTA 6 news: Rockstar's Vice City Candle faces backlash for its hefty price

Rockstar's latest GTA 6 merch drop has fans lighting up with mixed reactions, not because of the scent, but because of the price tag. Meet the Vice City Candle, a nostalgic nod to the neon-lit chaos of Vice City, priced at a whopping $59.99. Rockstar teamed up with Joya Studio to create a candle that captures the essence of lemon, California, yerba mate, tuberose, and smoked patchouli, with a burn time of 65 hours. Sounds like a good deal, right? Well, not everyone agrees.

GTA 6 updates: Pricey candle stirs backlash

Let's talk numbers. While luxury candles average around $64.96 for an 8-ounce size, Rockstar's 6.5-ounce Vice City Candle costs more than Joya Studio's own candles, such as the Katz's Deli candle at $28. And for fans already on edge about the GTA 6 delay (new release date: November 19, 2026), this pricey offering isn't exactly what they expected. As one Reddit user put it, "If that's what they're charging for a candle, I can't even imagine what they'll charge for the game."

But it's not just about the candle's price. It's the bigger picture, the fanbase is starting to worry that Rockstar is using the GTA 6 hype to overcharge for everything, from in-game content to branded merchandise. As GTA 6 news continues to roll out, this backlash will likely simmer. And let's face it: GTA 6 fans are feeling the sting already.

Rockstar's merchandise pricing: A burning question

Sure, the GTA 6 updates we're all waiting for are huge, but with Rockstar's approach to monetizing everything under the sun, fans are wondering, will the base game cost them an arm and a leg, too? According to the latest GTA 6 updates, Rockstar will price the base edition around $69.99, in line with current AAA titles. However, after the candle controversy, fans are closely watching Rockstar's next move.

As the drama unfolds, gamers are keen to see what happens next.