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GTA 6 Standard vs Ultimate Edition
Short answer: GTA 6 comes in two editions — Standard (US$79.99) and Ultimate (US$99.99). Ultimate adds 16 in-game items woven into the story; Standard owners can buy the same upgrade later, so you lose nothing by starting with Standard.
Side by side
| Standard Edition | Ultimate Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (US, as announced) | US$79.99 | US$99.99 |
| The game | Yes | Yes |
| Ultimate Edition Upgrade (16 items) | No — can be bought separately later | Yes |
| Vintage Vice City Pack (pre-orders and purchases before Nov 20, 2026) | Yes | Yes |
| One month of GTA+ | Digital pre-orders only | Digital pre-orders only |
| Physical box available | Yes — download code, no disc | No physical Ultimate Edition |
| Pre-load from Nov 12 (local midnight) | Yes | Yes |
Contents: Rockstar Support. Prices: US list prices announced when pre-orders opened on June 25, 2026, as reported by Pure Xbox; check your store for local prices.
All 16 Ultimate Edition Upgrade items
- '95 Grotti Cheetah
- Hawk & Little Morgan Revolvers
- Personalized Weapon Variants
- Vice City Styles
- Jason's Safehouse Vehicles
- Ganado Retro Build
- Rideout Customs Mod Shop
- Sara's Unisex Salon
- Shitzu Squalo
- Stock 305 Clothing Store
- '67 Vapid Dominator Buggy and Garage
- Electric Fang Tattoo Parlor
- One-Eyed Willie's Mod Shop
- Goodtime Gear
- PTT Youngin$ Compound
- Classic Car Collection
Rockstar: "Ultimate Edition bonuses are threaded across all aspects of Jason and Lucia's story, with new items uncovered behind each chapter."
Pre-order bonus: Vintage Vice City Pack
- '55 Vapid Stanier Sedan and Garage
- Outfits and Hairstyles
- Exclusive Weapon Pattern
For all pre-orders and purchases before November 20, 2026. Digital pre-orders also include one month of GTA+.
Facts and sources
| Question | Answer | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| What editions of GTA 6 are there? | Two: the Standard Edition and the Ultimate Edition, and Standard owners can buy the Ultimate Edition Upgrade separately at any time. | Confirmed by Rockstar | Rockstar Support — Grand Theft Auto VI Platforms, Editions, and Versions (page checked Oct 22, 2026) |
| How much does GTA 6 cost? | US$79.99 for the Standard Edition and US$99.99 for the Ultimate Edition, as announced when pre-orders opened on June 25, 2026. | Reported from official announcement | Pure Xbox — GTA 6 price confirmed (reporting Rockstar's June 24 announcement) (published Jun 24, 2026) |
| What is the GTA 6 pre-order bonus? | Every pre-order or purchase before November 20, 2026 gets the Vintage Vice City Pack, and digital pre-orders also include one month of GTA+. | Confirmed by Rockstar | Rockstar Support — Grand Theft Auto VI Platforms, Editions, and Versions (page checked Oct 22, 2026) |
| Does the GTA 6 physical copy have a disc? | No — the physical version of GTA 6 contains a download code, not a disc, and goes on sale from November 12, 2026 to support pre-loading. | Confirmed by Rockstar | Rockstar Support — Grand Theft Auto VI Platforms, Editions, and Versions (page checked Oct 22, 2026) |
FAQ
How much is GTA 6?
US$79.99 for the Standard Edition and US$99.99 for the Ultimate Edition, as announced when pre-orders opened on June 25, 2026.
What is in the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition?
The game plus the Ultimate Edition Upgrade, whose 16 items are: '95 Grotti Cheetah, Hawk & Little Morgan Revolvers, Personalized Weapon Variants, Vice City Styles, Jason's Safehouse Vehicles, Ganado Retro Build, Rideout Customs Mod Shop, Sara's Unisex Salon, Shitzu Squalo, Stock 305 Clothing Store, '67 Vapid Dominator Buggy and Garage, Electric Fang Tattoo Parlor, One-Eyed Willie's Mod Shop, Goodtime Gear, PTT Youngin$ Compound, Classic Car Collection. Rockstar says the items unlock across Jason and Lucia's story, chapter by chapter.
Can I upgrade GTA 6 Standard to Ultimate later?
Yes. Standard Edition owners can buy the Ultimate Edition Upgrade as a digital add-on from the PlayStation or Microsoft store at any time; physical owners can do so after redeeming their code.
Is there a physical GTA 6 Ultimate Edition?
No. Only the Standard Edition comes in a box, and the box contains a download code rather than a disc.
What is the GTA 6 pre-order bonus?
The Vintage Vice City Pack — '55 Vapid Stanier Sedan and Garage, Outfits and Hairstyles, Exclusive Weapon Pattern — for every pre-order or purchase before November 20, 2026. Digital pre-orders also get one month of GTA+.