Grand Theft Auto VI launches on November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in two editions: the Standard Edition at $79.99 and the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition at $99.99 in the US, as of November 6. In the UK the same two cost £69.99 and £89.99, in the eurozone €79.99 and €99.99. Our short answer: buy the digital Standard Edition before November 20 and add the Ultimate content later only if you want it. On the Microsoft Store the Ultimate Edition Upgrade costs $20, exactly the gap between the two editions, so waiting costs nothing there.
Neither edition plays earlier. Both unlock on November 19, and digital copies of either pre-load from November 10. The Ultimate Edition is digital only, and the boxed Standard Edition contains no disc, just a download code. Everything below is based on Rockstar’s pre-order announcement from June 24, its support page on editions and versions (last updated November 4), and the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store listings as we read them on November 6.
GTA 6 Editions Compared
GTA 6 has two editions, Standard and Ultimate, and the Standard Edition also comes as a code in a box. The table shows what each version gets when bought before November 20, the cutoff for the pre-order bonuses.
| Standard (digital) | Standard (code in box) | Ultimate (digital only) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The game | Yes | Yes, as a download code (no disc) | Yes |
| Vintage Vice City Pack | Yes | Yes (Rockstar Store: while supplies last) | Yes |
| One month of GTA+ | Yes | No | Yes |
| Ultimate Edition content (16 items) | No, upgrade available | No, upgrade after redeeming the code | Yes |
| Pre-load | From Nov 10 | Once you have the code (box from Nov 12) | From Nov 10 |
| Early access | No | No | No |
| US price | $79.99 | Set by retailer | $99.99 |
GTA 6 Price by Region
GTA 6 costs the same on the PlayStation Store and the Microsoft Store in every region where we checked both (US, Canada, UK, Germany and Australia). These are the prices as of November 6, 2026:
| Region | Standard | Ultimate | Ultimate Edition Upgrade (Xbox) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $79.99 | $99.99 | $20.00 |
| Canada | CA$109.99 | CA$139.99 | CA$30.00 |
| United Kingdom | £69.99 | £89.99 | £20.00 |
| Eurozone (Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Ireland) | €79.99 | €99.99 | €20.00 (checked in Germany) |
| Australia | A$129.95 | A$159.95 | A$30.00 |
| Poland (PlayStation Store) | PLN 349 | PLN 429 | Not checked |
| Japan (PlayStation Store) | ¥9,800 | ¥12,280 | Not checked |
| Brazil (PlayStation Store) | R$449.90 | R$549.90 | Not checked |
The UK is the odd one out. Its Standard Edition is £69.99 instead of 79.99, and the step up to the Ultimate Edition is still 20. The PlayStation Store lists the Ultimate Edition Upgrade as well, but it only shows the price to accounts that already own the Standard Edition, so we couldn’t confirm the PlayStation upgrade price.
What the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition Includes
The GTA 6 Ultimate Edition adds 16 items to the game: vehicles, weapons, clothing, two activities and five shops that only open for Ultimate owners. According to the Grand Theft Auto VI site, new items are “uncovered behind each chapter”, so they arrive as the story moves on rather than all at once on day one.
- Vehicles: the ’95 Grotti Cheetah sports car, which Rockstar says shows up for “later-stage action”, Jason’s safehouse Dinka Enduro motorcycle and Crest kayak, the Shitzu Squalo boat with an explosives-laden weapons crate, and the ’67 Vapid Dominator Buggy with its own Paradise Garage in Watson Bay.
- Weapons: the Hawk and Little Morgan revolvers (his and hers, scoped) and engraved versions of Jason’s Girardi ES9 and Lucia’s Klose K17 pistols.
- Looks and mods: the Ganado Retro Build modkit for Jason’s pickup, Vice City Style outfits, hairstyles and tattoos, and Goodtime Gear clothing themed on Macca the Gator, a character from an in-game TV show.
- Ultimate-only shops: Rideout Customs (a mod shop for interiors, rims and donk builds), One-Eyed Willie’s (an off-road mod shop in Lake Leonida), Sara’s Unisex Salon, the Stock 305 clothing store and Electric Fang Tattoo, with over 50 tattoos designed by the artist collective FAILE.
- Activities: a raid on the PTT Youngin$ gang compound and its illegal goods store, and the Classic Car Collection, a commission from the fixer Wyman to track down and restore abandoned classic cars.
Nothing on the list is described as a story mission or a separate mode. Apart from the two activities, it’s gear and places to spend money. Rockstar hasn’t said how the five locked shops look to Standard owners, or whether items from chapters you’ve already finished appear right away if you upgrade mid-story.
Is the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition Worth It?
Our verdict: the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition is worth its $20 if you enjoy customizing cars and characters, and skippable if you play GTA for the story. That’s our opinion, based on Rockstar’s list: two of the five exclusive shops are mod shops, the other three sell tattoos, haircuts and clothes, and the weapons and vehicles are early extras in a series that hands you plenty of both.
The price structure matters more than the content. The Ultimate Edition Upgrade costs $20 on the Microsoft Store, and $79.99 plus $20 is $99.99, the price of the Ultimate Edition. The same math works in the UK (£69.99 plus £20), the eurozone, Canada and Australia. Buying the Ultimate Edition up front saves you nothing, so you don’t have to decide before launch. Rockstar Support says the upgrade can be bought “at any time”, and physical buyers can get it once they’ve redeemed their code.
Two caveats. The Microsoft Store’s $20 price is set for the pre-order period, which ends at launch, and neither Rockstar nor Microsoft has said it stays the same afterward. And the PlayStation upgrade price isn’t public. If you play on PS5 and already know you want everything, buying the Ultimate Edition directly locks in the known price.
Which GTA 6 Edition Should You Buy?
- Story first, unsure about extras: the digital Standard Edition, bought before November 20 for the bonuses. Upgrade later if the shops tempt you.
- You’ll customize everything and play for months: the Ultimate Edition, or Standard plus the upgrade. On Xbox the total is the same.
- PS5 player who wants it all: the Ultimate Edition directly, since the PlayStation upgrade price is unknown.
- You want a box or a gift: the code-in-box Standard Edition, ideally from a retailer that discounts it.
- You mainly want online play: wait. Rockstar describes GTA 6 as single-player, and no online mode has been announced.
GTA 6 Pre-Order Bonuses: Vintage Vice City Pack and GTA+
Every GTA 6 pre-order or purchase made before November 20 gets the Vintage Vice City Pack, and digital purchases also get one free month of GTA+. That deadline comes from Rockstar’s June 24 announcement; the PlayStation Store words it as “by November 19, 2026”. The Vintage Vice City Pack is a throwback to GTA: Vice City and contains:
- The ’55 Vapid Stanier, a two-tone classic sedan, plus the Shore Court garage near Ocean Beach with a weapon locker and a spot to stash stolen goods for fencing.
- A pastel linen suit and period haircut for Jason, and a red sequin mini dress with curls for Lucia.
- A weapon pattern for most guns, modeled on Tommy Vercetti’s palm tree shirt.
The GTA+ month needs a closer look. Rockstar’s description lists a monthly GTA$500,000 deposit for your GTA Online character, Shark Cards with 15% bonus GTA$, free and discounted GTA Online vehicles and the GTA+ Games Library of older Rockstar titles. None of that touches GTA 6 itself. It’s for GTA Online, the online mode of GTA V.
On PlayStation you have until March 31, 2027 to claim the month, and after that it renews at the regular monthly price until you cancel, according to the PlayStation Store listing and PlayStation’s GTA VI offer terms page. Buying only the Ultimate Edition Upgrade there doesn’t qualify. On Xbox you redeem the month within 180 days of your pre-order under Offers & credits in the Store. If you don’t play GTA Online, claim it, try the games library, and cancel before the first renewal.
Digital vs Code in Box: GTA 6 Has No Disc
The physical version of GTA 6 is a box with a download code and no disc, Rockstar Support confirms. Retailers ship it from November 12, two days after digital pre-loading opened, and you can start the download as soon as you redeem the code. The pre-load needs up to 212 GB of space depending on your console, per Rockstar’s November 3 post. For the exact unlock time in your store region, see our GTA 6 preload and release times guide.
Compared with the digital Standard Edition, the box gives up more than it adds:
- No GTA+ month. Rockstar Support lists it for digital purchases only, and the Rockstar Store calls it a “Digital Store Pre-Order Bonus”.
- The Vintage Vice City Pack is in physical pre-orders, but the Rockstar Store adds “while supplies last”.
- There is no Ultimate Edition box. You can buy the upgrade after redeeming the code.
- PlayStation codes only work on accounts from the region they were sold in. The US and Canada share a region, and the UK is a separate region from the rest of Europe. Xbox codes are not region-locked.
- Once you redeem the code, the game is tied to your account, so there’s no disc to resell, trade in or lend.
The case for the box is price. Retailers set their own prices for physical copies, and a discount or store credit offer can beat the digital price. The Rockstar Store sells its code-in-box version for €79.99 in its European store, the same as digital. If a shop has it cheaper, you get the same game and lose only the GTA+ month.
What We Don’t Know Yet
- PC version: Rockstar hasn’t announced one. Its support page lists only PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- Online mode: Rockstar’s June 24 post calls GTA 6 “a single player experience”, and the PlayStation Store lists “Offline play only”. Any online launch date you read elsewhere is a guess.
- Story expansions: none announced.
There is also no collector’s edition of the game. The Goodtime State: Vice City Collection at the Rockstar Store is a box of merchandise (a Macca the Gator figure, Oakley sunglasses, a New Era cap and more), and Rockstar’s September 24 post says the game is sold separately.
GTA 6 Editions FAQ
How much does GTA 6 cost?
GTA 6 costs $79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition in the US, £69.99 and £89.99 in the UK, and €79.99 and €99.99 in the eurozone, as of November 6, 2026.
Can you buy the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition later?
Yes. Rockstar says Standard Edition owners can buy the Ultimate Edition Upgrade at any time, physical buyers included once their code is redeemed. On the Microsoft Store it costs $20, £20 or €20 as of November 6.
Is there a physical GTA 6 Ultimate Edition?
No. The GTA 6 Ultimate Edition is digital only. The physical Standard Edition is a download code in a box, without a disc.
Does the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition give early access?
No. Both GTA 6 editions pre-load from November 10 and unlock on November 19.
Does GTA 6 have online multiplayer?
Not that Rockstar has announced. It describes GTA 6 as a single-player experience, and the PlayStation Store lists it as offline play only.
Is GTA 6 coming to PC?
Rockstar hasn’t announced a PC version. At launch GTA 6 is only on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Sources: Rockstar’s pre-order announcement (June 24) and pre-load post (November 3), Rockstar Support’s platforms, editions and versions page, the Grand Theft Auto VI site for edition and bonus contents, and the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store and Rockstar Store listings for prices as of November 6, 2026. Key art and cover art: Rockstar Games.