Just want the game
Get the Standard Edition ($79.99). Buying digitally before November 20, 2026 adds the Vintage Vice City Pack and a month of GTA+, and you can add the Ultimate items later.
Which GTA 6 edition should you buy?
Grand Theft Auto VI comes in two editions: Standard Edition at $79.99 and the digital-only Ultimate Edition at $99.99. Here is what each one includes, how the boxed version works (it is a code, not a disc), and the bonuses for buying before November 20, 2026.
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The short answer
Want every bonus item
Get the Ultimate Edition ($99.99). It is digital only, and its 16 items unlock chapter by chapter as the story goes on.
Want a box on the shelf
The boxed copy is a Standard Edition download code with no disc, in stores from November 12. Physical pre-orders include the pre-order pack; the GTA+ month is listed for digital purchases only.
Pre-order on the PlayStation StorePre-order on the Xbox StoreLinks go to the official store listings. Prices are the US store prices on November 12, 2026.
GTA 6 editions compared
Standard, Ultimate and the boxed code, side by side.
| What you get | Standard Edition | Ultimate Edition | Boxed (code in a box) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Price (US) | $79.99 | $99.99 | Standard Edition only; no list price published | |
Format | Digital download | Digital download only | A download code in a box — no disc | |
Ultimate Edition items | Not included; buy the upgrade at any time | All 16 items | Not included; buy the upgrade after redeeming the code | |
Vintage Vice City Pack | Yes, if bought before Nov 20, 2026 | Yes, if bought before Nov 20, 2026 | Yes, with physical pre-orders | |
One month of GTA+ | Yes, digital purchases before Nov 20, 2026 | Yes, digital purchases before Nov 20, 2026 | Not listed for the boxed version | |
Pre-load | From Nov 10, 2026 | From Nov 10, 2026 | As soon as the code is redeemed (in stores from Nov 12) |
What the Ultimate Edition includes
All 16 items, in our own words.
- ’95 Grotti CheetahVehicle
Grotti’s mid-’90s sports car in a minimal retro livery, saved for the later part of the story.
- Hawk & Little Morgan revolversWeapon
His-and-hers revolvers with Vice City styling from the Vercetti Estate: palm-tree grips, engraving and a scope.
- Personalized weapon variantsWeapon
Engraved versions of Jason’s Girardi ES9 and Lucia’s Klose K17 pistols.
- Vice City StyleLooks
Exclusive outfits, hairstyles and tattoos for Jason and Lucia.
- Jason’s safehouse vehiclesVehicle
A Dinka Enduro motorbike in Army-fatigue colours and a Crest kayak.
- Ganado Retro BuildVehicle
Exclusive retro mods for Jason’s own Vapid Ganado pickup.
- Rideout CustomsMod shop · Ultimate only
Custom interiors, big rims and donk styling for ordinary cars.
- Sara’s Unisex SalonShop · Ultimate only
Salon styles for both leads, including facial hair for Jason and make-up and nails for Lucia.
- Shitzu SqualoVehicle
A pink-and-blue boat docked at Washington Beach, made for fishing in Gambit Bay and carrying a crate of explosives.
- Stock 305Shop · Ultimate only
A streetwear store in Stockyard with exclusive looks for both leads.
- ’67 Vapid Dominator Buggy and garageVehicle
A Mud Club off-roader for Mount Kalaga’s backwoods, stored at the Paradise Garage in Watson Bay — which has a weapon locker and a place to stash stolen goods for fencing.
- Electric Fang TattooShop · Ultimate only
A Stockyard tattoo parlour with more than 50 designs by the artist collective FAILE.
- One-Eyed Willie’sMod shop · Ultimate only
A Lake Leonida mod shop for off-road parts and hand-painted paint jobs.
- Goodtime GearLooks
Clothes and accessories themed on Macca the Gator, a character from a hit Leonida TV show.
- PTT Youngin$ compoundActivity
Raid a Southside Vice City gang’s compound and get out with special items and contraband.
Source: Kotaku (press report)
- Classic Car CollectionActivity
Find abandoned classic and project cars and restore them for Wyman, a collector and fixer.
Upgrades, the pre-order pack and regions
The Ultimate Edition’s items are spread through Jason and Lucia’s story, with new ones unlocking chapter by chapter.
Source: Rockstar Games Customer Support — platforms, editions and versions
Standard Edition owners can buy the Ultimate Edition Upgrade on its own at any time; the Xbox Store lists it at $20.00.
There is no physical Ultimate Edition. Boxed copies are a Standard Edition code; owners can add the upgrade from the PlayStation or Microsoft store once the code is redeemed.
Source: Rockstar Games Customer Support — platforms, editions and versions
The Vintage Vice City Pack is a ’55 Vapid Stanier sedan with a garage, outfits and hairstyles, and an exclusive weapon pattern.
Source: Rockstar Games Customer Support — platforms, editions and versions
Codes follow the region of your console account: PlayStation codes only work for accounts in the region group they were sold for, while Xbox codes are not region-locked. Rockstar advises buying from a retailer in your account’s country.
Source: Rockstar Games Customer Support — platforms, editions and versions
Pre-loading needs up to 212 GB of free space, depending on the console.
Source: Rockstar Newswire — "Pre-load begins on November 10"
The free month of GTA+
For digital purchases of either edition before November 20, 2026.
On PlayStation, digital buyers of either edition before November 20, 2026 claim the month from the GTA+ product page by March 31, 2027. It then renews as a paid monthly subscription unless cancelled, and it can be claimed once per account.
On Xbox, the month must be redeemed within 180 days of the pre-order, from “Offers & credits” in the Store, once per account. Child accounts with age restrictions cannot redeem it.
The collector’s box
The Goodtime State: Vice City Collection is a $399.99 collector’s box from the Rockstar Store. The game is not included.
Source: Rockstar Newswire — The Goodtime State: Vice City Collection
Not announced yet
- Boxed-copy price
Rockstar’s editions page does not list a price for the code-in-box version.
As of Nov 12, 2026: Rockstar Games Customer Support — platforms, editions and versions
GTA 6 editions: questions
What is the difference between GTA 6 Standard and Ultimate?
Standard Edition ($79.99) is the game. Ultimate Edition ($99.99, digital only) adds 16 in-game items — vehicles, weapons, looks, shops and two activities. The Ultimate Edition’s items are spread through Jason and Lucia’s story, with new ones unlocking chapter by chapter.
Can I upgrade GTA 6 to the Ultimate Edition later?
Yes. Standard Edition owners can buy the Ultimate Edition Upgrade on its own at any time; the Xbox Store lists it at $20.00. There is no physical Ultimate Edition. Boxed copies are a Standard Edition code; owners can add the upgrade from the PlayStation or Microsoft store once the code is redeemed.
Does the physical copy of GTA 6 come with a disc?
No. The boxed version is a download code with no disc. It reaches retailers on November 12, 2026, and the code can be redeemed straight away to pre-load.
Do you still get the GTA 6 pre-order bonus after launch?
Yes, on any digital purchase before November 20, 2026 — the day after launch. Boxed copies include it when they are pre-ordered. The Vintage Vice City Pack is a ’55 Vapid Stanier sedan with a garage, outfits and hairstyles, and an exclusive weapon pattern.
How do I get the free month of GTA+?
Buy either edition digitally before November 20, 2026. On PlayStation, digital buyers of either edition before November 20, 2026 claim the month from the GTA+ product page by March 31, 2027. It then renews as a paid monthly subscription unless cancelled, and it can be claimed once per account. On Xbox, the month must be redeemed within 180 days of the pre-order, from “Offers & credits” in the Store, once per account. Child accounts with age restrictions cannot redeem it.
Does the GTA 6 collector’s box include the game?
The Goodtime State: Vice City Collection is a $399.99 collector’s box from the Rockstar Store. The game is not included.
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Sources
Every fact on this page links to where it was published. Official sources are Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive and the platform holders; anything else is labelled as a press report. Leaks and rumours are left out. Checked against these sources on November 12, 2026.