Key takeaways
- GTA 6 Standard Edition costs $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition costs $99.99 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S (PlayStation Store, Xbox Store)
- Every pre-order and purchase before November 20 gets the Vintage Vice City Pack, with a '55 Vapid Stanier, Shore Court garage, outfits and a weapon pattern (Rockstar Games)
- Digital pre-orders include one month of GTA+; on PlayStation it must be claimed by March 31, 2027 and renews at the regular price unless canceled (PlayStation Store)
- Standard owners can buy the Ultimate Edition Upgrade separately, listed at $20.00 on Xbox (Xbox Store)
- The boxed version holds a download code, not a disc, and reaches stores on November 12 (Rockstar Games, IGN)
- Rockstar says GTA 6 launches with no monetization: nothing can be bought with real money in the game (NME, via Kinda Funny)
Grand Theft Auto VI comes in two editions: Standard at $79.99 and Ultimate at $99.99, both for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, 2026. Every pre-order, and any purchase made before November 20, adds the Vintage Vice City Pack, and digital pre-orders also get one free month of GTA+. The $20 Ultimate Edition Upgrade adds vehicles, weapons, outfits, five shops and two extra activities, and it can be bought later. This guide covers what each edition includes, the pre-order bonus, how to claim GTA+, what is in the box and which edition makes sense for you.
Checked against Rockstar Newswire and the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store listings on November 12, 2026.
Everything below comes from Rockstar's own pre-order announcement, the official store listings and press coverage that quotes Rockstar's item descriptions. Nothing here comes from leaks.
How much does GTA 6 cost, and which editions are there?
There are two editions, both sold on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S: Standard ($79.99 / £69.99) and Ultimate ($99.99 / £89.99). No PC version has been announced.
| Edition | US price | UK price | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $79.99 | £69.99 | Base game, plus the Vintage Vice City Pack and one month of GTA+ when pre-ordered digitally |
| Ultimate (digital) | $99.99 | £89.99 | Everything in Standard plus the Ultimate Edition Upgrade |
| Ultimate Edition Upgrade (add-on) | $20.00 (Xbox listing) | Not listed | Upgrade for Standard owners |
Both store listings describe GTA 6 as a single-player game for one player. The PlayStation Store marks it as PS5 Pro Enhanced, though Sony's listing does not say what the enhancements are. The ESRB rating is Mature 17+. Rockstar North's Rob Nelson told Kinda Funny that the game launches with no monetization, meaning nothing in the game can be bought with real money at launch. The paid Ultimate upgrade is the one exception to an identical experience for every buyer.
What is in the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition?
The Ultimate Edition Upgrade adds 11 bundles of items plus access to five special shops. Rockstar pitches it as premium vehicles, weapons, apparel and action spread across Jason and Lucia's story, but the listed items are vehicles, weapons, cosmetics, shops and two side activities, and none is described as a main story mission.
| Item | Type | Details from Rockstar's description |
|---|---|---|
| '95 Grotti Cheetah | Vehicle | Mid-'90s sports car with a retro-futuristic livery, available later in the game |
| Ganado Retro Build | Vehicle mods | Exclusive mods for Jason's Vapid Ganado pickup |
| Shitzu Squalo | Boat | Pink and blue boat docked at Washington Beach with an explosives-laden weapons crate |
| '67 Vapid Dominator Buggy and Paradise Garage | Vehicle and property | Off-road buggy plus a Watson Bay garage with a weapon locker and a place to stash stolen goods for fencing |
| Jason's safehouse vehicles | Vehicles | Dinka Enduro motorcycle and Crest Kayak |
| Hawk & Little Morgan Revolver | Weapon | Matching revolvers for Jason and Lucia with engraved detailing and a scope |
| Personalized weapon variants | Weapons | Engraved versions of Jason's Girardi ES9 and Lucia's Klose K17 pistols |
| Vice City Style | Cosmetics | Exclusive outfits, hairstyles and tattoos |
| Goodtime Gear | Cosmetics | Apparel themed on the in-game TV character Macca the Alligator |
| Classic Car Collection | Activity | A commission from the fixer Wyman to find and restore abandoned classic cars |
| PTT Youngin$ Compound | Activity | Raid a Southside Vice City gang compound for special items and contraband |
The upgrade also opens five locations that Standard owners cannot use:
- Rideout Customs: custom interiors, rims and donk-style vehicle builds.
- Sara's Unisex Salon: salon styles, facial hair for Jason, makeup and nails for Lucia.
- Stock 305: streetwear shop in Stockyard.
- Electric Fang Tattoo: more than 50 tattoos designed by the artist collective FAILE.
- One-Eyed Willie's: off-road mod shop at Lake Leonida.
What do you get for pre-ordering GTA 6?
All pre-orders, and all purchases made before November 20, get the Vintage Vice City Pack. It is the same bonus on both editions.
| Vintage Vice City Pack item | What it is |
|---|---|
| '55 Vapid Stanier | Classic sedan |
| Shore Court garage | Garage near Ocean Beach with a weapon locker and storage for stolen goods to fence |
| Jason outfit and hairstyle | Vintage pastel linen suit with a period haircut |
| Lucia outfit and hairstyle | Red sequin mini dress with curls |
| Exclusive weapon pattern | Tropical pattern for most guns, based on Tommy Vercetti's palm tree shirt |
The cutoff wording differs slightly by store. Rockstar says purchases before November 20 qualify. The Xbox Store says to buy before 23:59:59 on November 19, and the PlayStation Store says to buy the digital edition by November 19. Buying on launch day therefore still gets you the pack on every platform.
How do you claim the free month of GTA+?
GTA+ is tied to digital pre-orders and digital launch purchases, and you have to redeem it yourself. The steps and deadlines differ between PlayStation and Xbox.
| Platform | How to claim | Deadline | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS5 | Follow the redemption instructions in the confirmation email from PlayStation | March 31, 2027 | One per account, only on the account that bought the game; the Ultimate Edition Upgrade alone does not qualify |
| Xbox Series X|S | Wait for the console notification, then open the Store, select your profile icon and choose Offers & credits | Within 180 days of placing the pre-order | One per platform account; child accounts with age restrictions cannot redeem it |
After the free month, the PlayStation terms say GTA+ renews monthly at the regular price until you cancel, so turn off auto-renewal if you do not want to keep paying. TechRadar lists the usual price as $9.99 or £6.99 a month.
GTA+ benefits are mostly for GTA Online: a monthly GTA$500,000 deposit, a 15% bonus on Shark Card purchases, the Vinewood Car Club and monthly cosmetic drops. It also includes a rotating game library that, when TechRadar checked, included Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy, The Definitive Edition. The Trilogy includes the original Vice City, which is a good way to play through the setting before November 19.
Does the GTA 6 physical edition have a disc?
No. The boxed version contains a download code, not a disc. Rockstar says boxed copies reach retailers on November 12 so buyers can redeem the code and pre-load before launch.
That has a few practical effects:
- You still need to download the full game, so a boxed copy is no faster to play than a digital one.
- IGN points out that without a disc, trading the game in or reselling it is off the table.
- IGN reported that some retailers refused to stock the game because there is no disc.
The boxed version is still a pre-order, so it gets the Vintage Vice City Pack. GTA+ is described as a digital pre-order bonus, so do not count on getting it with a boxed code.
Can you upgrade from Standard to Ultimate later?
Yes. The Xbox Store already lists the Grand Theft Auto VI: Ultimate Edition Upgrade as a separate $20.00 add-on, and the PlayStation Store mentions the same upgrade product in its offer terms. Buying the Ultimate Edition outright costs the same $20 difference, so there is no discount for buying Ultimate up front.
Since the upgrade can be added at any time, you can start on Standard, play for a while, and only pay for the upgrade if you want the extra cars, shops and two activities.
Which GTA 6 edition should you buy?
Buy Standard if you mainly want the story and open world. Buy Ultimate if you care about customization, because the salon, tattoo parlor, clothing shop and two vehicle mod shops are locked to it.
- Story-first players: Standard includes the full game. None of the Ultimate items is listed as a main story mission.
- Customization fans: Ultimate is the only way to use Rideout Customs, Sara's Unisex Salon, Stock 305, Electric Fang Tattoo and One-Eyed Willie's.
- Undecided: Buy Standard digitally before November 20 for the pre-order pack and GTA+, then add the $20 upgrade later if you want it.
- Boxed copy buyers: You still need space for the full download, since the box only holds a code to redeem on your console's store.
When can you pre-load GTA 6, and how much space do you need?
Digital pre-loading opened on November 10, and Rockstar says the pre-load needs up to 212 GB depending on your console. On PS5 it began at midnight local time, and on Xbox Series X|S it began at 12 a.m. GMT. The PlayStation Store lists the release at 5:00 AM UTC on November 19.
Release-date news is in the GTA 6 release date article. Everything else launching this month is on the November 2026 release list.
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FAQ
How much is GTA 6?
The Standard Edition is $79.99 (£69.99) and the Ultimate Edition is $99.99 (£89.99) on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
What is the GTA 6 pre-order bonus?
The Vintage Vice City Pack: a '55 Vapid Stanier, the Shore Court garage, Vice City themed outfits and hairstyles for Jason and Lucia, and a tropical weapon pattern. Digital pre-orders also get one month of GTA+.
Can I still get the Vintage Vice City Pack if I buy GTA 6 on launch day?
Yes. Rockstar says all pre-orders and purchases before November 20 get the pack, so buying on November 19 still qualifies.
Is the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition worth it?
Only if you want the extra customization. It adds vehicles, weapons, cosmetics, two side activities and five shops, and none of the listed items is a main story mission.
Can I upgrade GTA 6 Standard to Ultimate later?
Yes. The Ultimate Edition Upgrade is sold separately and the Xbox Store lists it at $20.00.
Does the GTA 6 physical copy come with a disc?
No. The box contains a download code, and boxed copies reach stores on November 12 so you can redeem and pre-load early.
Does GTA 6 have microtransactions?
Rockstar North's Rob Nelson told Kinda Funny there is no monetization in the game at launch, so nothing in the game can be bought with real money.
Sources
- Rockstar Games: Pre-Order Grand Theft Auto VI on June 25
- PlayStation Store: Grand Theft Auto VI
- Xbox Store: Grand Theft Auto VI
- PC Gamer: GTA 6 pre-order editions explained
- TechRadar: Digital GTA 6 pre-orders come with GTA+
- IGN: GTA 6's physical edition not including a disc
- GamesRadar+: Rockstar confirms GTA 6 is 212GB, pre-loading opens earlier
- NME: Grand Theft Auto 6 won't have any microtransactions or AI assets
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