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Buyer's guide

GTA 6 editions

Rockstar announced two Grand Theft Auto VI editions ahead of the November 19, 2026 launch, with preorders opening June 25, 2026. Here is what separates them, what the preorder bonuses actually contain, and why the physical copy still needs a download.

Official Grand Theft Auto VI edition artwork

Standard Edition

$79.99

The complete single-player game, nothing gated.

  • The full Grand Theft Auto VI campaign following Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos.
  • Digital preorders include one month of GTA+ under the announced offer terms.
  • Vintage Vice City Pack when you preorder.

Best for
Anyone who wants the story and nothing else. No announced story content sits behind a higher tier.

Grand Theft Auto VI Ultimate Edition promotional artwork

Ultimate Edition

$99.99

Premium extras woven through the campaign.

  • Everything in the Standard Edition.
  • Premium vehicles, weapons, and apparel.
  • Additional content woven through Jason and Lucia's story.
  • Digital preorders include one month of GTA+ under the announced offer terms.
  • Vintage Vice City Pack when you preorder.

Best for
Players who would buy the extra vehicles, weapons, and apparel later anyway and want them on day one.

Side by side

Grand Theft Auto VI Standard Edition compared with Ultimate Edition
FeatureStandardUltimate
US price$79.99$99.99
Full single-player campaignIncludedIncluded
Premium vehiclesNot includedIncluded
Premium weaponsNot includedIncluded
Premium apparelNot includedIncluded
Story-linked additional contentNot includedIncluded
One month of GTA+ (digital preorder)IncludedIncluded
Vintage Vice City Pack (preorder bonus)IncludedIncluded

Before you preorder

Physical copies ship a code, not a playable disc

The boxed version becomes available on the preload date and contains a download code inside the box. Budget storage and download time exactly as you would for a digital purchase.

Pricing varies by country and storefront

The figures above are the announced United States prices. Your local PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Rockstar Games Store, or retailer listing is the final authority on price and availability.

GTA+ is a GTA Online membership

The included month serves Los Santos, not Leonida. It is a real bonus if you still play GTA Online and easy to ignore if you do not. Check auto-renew terms before the month lapses.

Region-locked codes are a real risk

Codes bought outside your account region can fail to redeem or expire on a different schedule. Buy from a storefront that matches your console account region.

Nothing announced puts story behind Ultimate

Every edition difference published so far is cosmetic, vehicular, or supplemental. If you only care about finishing the campaign, Standard is complete.

Preload opens November 12, 2026. Check your console's free storage that week regardless of which edition or format you bought - Rockstar has not published a final installation size. See the release date tracker for the full launch timeline.

FAQ

GTA 6 edition questions

What is the difference between GTA 6 Standard and Ultimate Edition?
Standard Edition is the complete single-player game at $79.99. Ultimate Edition costs $99.99 and adds premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and additional content woven through Jason and Lucia's story.
What is the Vintage Vice City Pack?
It is a preorder collection inspired by Vice City's earlier neon era, announced alongside the edition lineup. It is a preorder bonus rather than a separate edition.
Do GTA 6 preorders include GTA+?
Digital preorders include one month of GTA+ under the announced offer terms. GTA+ currently serves GTA Online, so the value depends on whether you still play Los Santos.
Which GTA 6 edition should I buy?
Buy Standard if you only want the campaign. Ultimate makes sense if you want the extra vehicles, weapons, and apparel on day one and you would have bought them later anyway. Nothing announced so far gates story content behind Ultimate.
Does the physical GTA 6 edition include a disc?
The physical version becomes available on the preload date and contains a download code inside the box. Take-Two leadership has confirmed the code-in-box approach, so budget storage and download time regardless of format.
When did GTA 6 preorders open?
Standard and Ultimate preorders opened June 25, 2026 across digital storefronts and participating retailers.