Standard is $79.99, Ultimate is $99.99. Both are the full game. The extra $20 buys 16 add-ons: cars, a boat, revolvers, clothing and businesses. Order before November 20 and either edition gets the Vintage Vice City Pack.
Standard
$79.99
- Full game
- Vintage Vice City Pack order before Nov 20
- Free month of GTA+ digital pre-orders
- Physical copy available code in box, no disc
Ultimate
$99.99
- Everything in Standard
- +16 extras see the full list below
- Digital only
- Upgrade later from Standard reported $20
Everything the Ultimate Edition adds
Straight from Rockstar's edition comparison. The Standard Edition has none of these.
| Ultimate extra | Type |
|---|---|
| ’95 Grotti Cheetah | Vehicle |
| ’67 Vapid Dominator Buggy | Vehicle |
| Shitzu Squalo | Boat |
| Classic Car Collection | Vehicles |
| Jason’s Safehouse Vehicles | Vehicles |
| Ganado Retro Build | Vehicle build |
| Hawk and Little Morgan Revolvers | Weapons |
| Personalized Weapon Variants | Weapons |
| Vice City Styles | Clothing |
| Rideout Customs Mod Shop | Business |
| One-Eyed Willie’s Mod Shop | Business |
| Sara’s Unisex Salon | Business |
| Electric Fang Tattoo Parlor | Business |
| Stock 305 Clothing Store | Business |
| Goodtime Gear | Business |
| PTT Youngin$ Compound | Property |
The Vintage Vice City Pack
Both editions get it if you order before November 20, so launch-day buyers still qualify. It includes:
- ’55 Vapid Stanier Sedan and a garage
- Outfits and hairstyles for Jason and Lucia
- An exclusive weapon pattern
Digital pre-orders through the console stores also get a free month of GTA+.
Is the Ultimate Edition worth it?
Buy Ultimate if you want a fast car, a boat, distinctive revolvers and a few businesses from the first hours, and you're sure you'll play a lot.
Buy Standard if you're mainly here for the story, buying for someone else, or want the boxed copy. Nothing in the story is locked behind Ultimate, and you can upgrade later from the console store.
Physical vs digital
- Physical is code-in-box: no disc, just a download code, so you still download the full game (see the download time calculator).
- Physical copies are Standard Edition. Ultimate is digital only.
- Not on Game Pass or PS Plus at launch. Take-Two's CEO has said day-one subscription releases don't make sense for its biggest games.
Questions
How much is GTA 6?
The Standard Edition is $79.99 and the Ultimate Edition is $99.99 in the US, as reported at pre-order launch. Prices can vary by store and region.
What's the difference between GTA 6 Standard and Ultimate?
Both include the full game. The Ultimate Edition adds 16 extras listed by Rockstar, including the '95 Grotti Cheetah, the Hawk and Little Morgan revolvers, personalized weapon variants, extra vehicles, clothing, and several businesses and shops. Nothing in the story is locked to the Ultimate Edition.
Is the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition worth it?
It's $20 for items that give you vehicles, weapons, clothing and businesses earlier, not extra story. If you want those extras from day one, it's a reasonable add-on; if you're unsure, buy Standard, since Rockstar offers an Ultimate Edition upgrade later.
Can I upgrade from Standard to Ultimate later?
Yes. Rockstar says you can upgrade to the Ultimate Edition at any time from the console store. The upgrade has been reported at $20 on the Microsoft Store.
Does the GTA 6 physical copy come with a disc?
No. Rockstar says physical copies contain only a download code in the box, with no disc. Physical copies are Standard Edition; the Ultimate Edition is digital.
Do I still get the Vintage Vice City Pack if I buy on launch day?
Rockstar's store says to order before November 20 to get the Vintage Vice City Pack at no extra cost, so buying on launch day (November 19) still qualifies. Physical copies include it while supplies last.
Sources
- Rockstar Store: Grand Theft Auto VI, Compare Editions (edition contents, bonus, code-in-box, upgrade)
- GameSpot: GTA 6 prices and Ultimate Edition; PC Gamer: pre-order editions (US prices)
- Push Square: not on subscriptions at launch
Checked 2026-11-10. Prices are US list prices and may differ by store.
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