Grand Theft Auto VI costs $79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition in the United States. Rockstar Games and Take-Two have scheduled the console launch for November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The $20 difference buys the Ultimate Edition Upgrade, which adds premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and story-related extras. Both editions include the game, the Vintage Vice City Pack, one month of GTA+, and a seven-day preload when the relevant preorder and storefront conditions are met.
How much is GTA 6 in the United States?
Rockstar’s confirmed US launch prices are $79.99 for Grand Theft Auto VI Standard Edition and $99.99 for Grand Theft Auto VI Ultimate Edition. These are the prices listed by Rockstar/Take-Two and the US PlayStation Store for the 2026 release.
| Edition | US price | What you receive | Launch platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition | $79.99 | Base game, Vintage Vice City Pack, one month of GTA+, and seven-day preload | PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S |
| Ultimate Edition | $99.99 | Base game plus Ultimate Edition Upgrade, Vintage Vice City Pack, one month of GTA+, and seven-day preload | PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S |
| Ultimate Edition Upgrade | $20.00 on Xbox Store | Premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and other story-related extras | Xbox Series X|S storefront listing |
The $79.99 and $99.99 figures are US listed prices. A final checkout total can depend on applicable sales tax and the storefront or retailer you use. Rockstar has not published a complete worldwide price table covering every currency, tax system, and retailer adjustment.
What does the GTA 6 Standard Edition include?
The Standard Edition is the straightforward way to buy the full game without the premium add-on content. It includes the base Grand Theft Auto VI experience, the Vintage Vice City Pack, one month of GTA+, and a seven-day preload window.
- Full game: the main Grand Theft Auto VI release for the supported console you select.
- Vintage Vice City Pack: a digital bonus associated with eligible digital purchases and preorders made during the stated offer period.
- One month of GTA+: a subscription benefit supplied with the edition or eligible preorder; the subscription is governed by the storefront’s terms.
- Seven-day preload: the game can be downloaded before launch so it is ready for release day, subject to your console’s storage and internet connection.
Standard is the sensible choice if you want the complete game and do not care about the additional premium items Rockstar assigns to the Ultimate Edition Upgrade. It also avoids paying for extras before you know whether they matter to your play style.
What does the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition add?
The Ultimate Edition contains the Standard Edition content plus the Ultimate Edition Upgrade. Rockstar describes that upgrade as an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and action threaded across Jason and Lucia’s story.
Premium vehicles
Rockstar identifies premium vehicles as part of the upgrade, but the announcement does not provide a complete vehicle list, performance figures, or instructions for when each item unlocks. Treat the upgrade as a content bundle rather than a promise of a specific car model until Rockstar publishes those details.
Weapons and apparel
Additional weapons and clothing are also included in the upgrade description. The available information does not establish whether these items are purely cosmetic, have gameplay effects, or become available at a particular story milestone.
Story-related extras
The Ultimate Edition is marketed as adding action and extras across the story of Jason and Lucia. No separate campaign, alternate ending, or additional playable character has been announced in the confirmed pricing information. The upgrade should therefore be understood as premium supplementary content, not a separately priced expansion.
Is GTA 6 Ultimate worth the extra $20?
Ultimate is worth considering if you already know you want Rockstar’s premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and story-linked extras. Standard is better value when your priority is simply playing the complete core game and you would rather decide about optional content later.
- Choose Standard if you want the lowest confirmed price, are buying for someone who has not expressed interest in bonus items, or prefer to judge the base game before spending more.
- Choose Ultimate if the listed premium items are important to you, you usually buy deluxe editions at launch, or you want the upgrade bundled from day one.
- Check the platform listing carefully if you own an Xbox, because Microsoft lists a $20 Ultimate Edition Upgrade separately. Confirm whether you are buying the complete Ultimate package or only adding the upgrade to an eligible Standard purchase.
The available announcement does not assign separate monetary values to the vehicles, weapons, apparel, or story extras. That means a value judgment depends on how much you personally care about those categories, not on a verified item-by-item retail valuation.
When can I buy GTA 6, and when does it launch?
Preorders opened on June 25, 2026 through the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Rockstar Store, and selected retailers. The worldwide console launch is scheduled for November 19, 2026.
Digital purchase timing
Digital preloads begin on November 12, exactly one week before launch. The seven-day window is intended to let a large download finish before release, but the game remains locked until the official launch time set by your platform and region.
Retail purchase timing
Rockstar says the physical version becomes available November 12. That date is earlier than the November 19 play date because the package is designed to distribute a download code; it is not an early-access date.
Does the physical GTA 6 copy include a disc?
No. Rockstar says the physical package contains a download code inside the box and does not include a game disc. You will need an internet connection, sufficient console storage, and the correct PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S account to redeem and download the game.
This format matters if you collect discs, lend games, resell boxed copies, or have unreliable internet service. A code-in-box purchase behaves more like a digital license after redemption: the code must be kept secure until used, and the downloaded game is tied to the account or platform rules that accept it.
How do GTA 6 prices compare on PS5 and Xbox?
The confirmed launch platforms are PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The US PlayStation Store lists Standard at $79.99 and Ultimate at $99.99, while the Xbox Store lists a $20 Ultimate Edition Upgrade in addition to its edition listings.
| Platform | Confirmed availability | Pricing detail established | Preload |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 | Launches November 19, 2026 | US PlayStation Store: $79.99 Standard; $99.99 Ultimate | Begins November 12 |
| Xbox Series X|S | Launches November 19, 2026 | Microsoft lists a $20 Ultimate Edition Upgrade; check the complete edition listing before checkout | Begins November 12 |
The pricing information confirms these two console families only. It does not establish a launch price, release date, or preorder offer for another platform, so do not treat third-party listings or speculation as confirmed GTA 6 pricing.
What preorder bonuses come with GTA 6?
Digital preorders include one free month of GTA+ under the stated offer. Digital preorders and digital purchases made before November 20 also include the Vintage Vice City Pack.
- Digital preorder: one month of GTA+ plus the Vintage Vice City Pack under the stated eligibility window.
- Digital purchase before November 20: the Vintage Vice City Pack is included, even if the order is placed after launch day but before the offer deadline.
- Physical code-in-box purchase: the package format is confirmed, but the available announcement does not establish that every physical retail copy receives the same digital preorder benefits.
GTA+ is a subscription benefit, not a permanent replacement for buying the game. The subscription may auto-renew according to the terms shown by your console storefront, so review the renewal conditions when redeeming the included month.
Are GTA 6 prices the same in every country?
No universal price can be assumed. The German PlayStation Store lists the Standard Edition at €79.99, while the US PlayStation Store lists it at $79.99. Currency conversion alone will not predict your local checkout total because taxes, regional pricing policies, and retailer adjustments can change the amount.
For an accurate local price, select your country in the relevant PlayStation or Xbox storefront and check an authorized retailer listing for the exact edition. Compare the edition name, included bonuses, and redemption region rather than relying on an automatically converted US figure.
How should I choose between digital, physical, Standard, and Ultimate?
Use the following checklist before placing an order:
- Confirm your console: choose the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S listing that matches your hardware.
- Decide whether you need a box: the physical package contains a download code, not a disc, so its main difference is the retail packaging and purchasing channel.
- Pick the content tier: Standard covers the base game and listed launch bonuses; Ultimate adds the premium upgrade content.
- Check the offer date: the Vintage Vice City Pack is tied to digital purchases made before November 20, while the free GTA+ month is attached to eligible digital preorders.
- Plan storage and bandwidth: preload starts November 12, but you still need enough free space and an internet connection to download the game or redeem a code.
- Review subscription renewal: read the GTA+ renewal terms before activating the included month.
For most players, the decision is primarily about whether the Ultimate extras justify $20. The physical-versus-digital choice is separate: because the boxed release uses a code, it does not provide the offline disc ownership some buyers expect from a traditional physical game.
What GTA 6 pricing information is not confirmed?
Rockstar and Take-Two have confirmed the two US edition prices, the $20 Xbox upgrade listing, the November 19 console launch, the November 12 preload date, and the code-in-box physical format. They have not provided a complete worldwide price matrix covering every currency and tax treatment in the available announcements.
There is also no confirmed pricing information here for unannounced editions, collector’s packages, or another platform. Avoid paying a premium for a listing that does not clearly identify the official edition, platform, region, and included content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GTA 6 confirmed for PS4 or Xbox One?
The announced November 19, 2026 launch covers PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The confirmed pricing information does not list PS4 or Xbox One versions, so there is no official price for those older consoles in this release announcement.
Can I buy GTA 6 after the preorder bonus deadline and still get the game?
Yes, the game remains available after launch; the special Vintage Vice City Pack offer is the part tied to digital purchases made before November 20. Check the live storefront listing after that date because bonus eligibility can change.
Does the included GTA+ month continue automatically?
The included month is a subscription benefit rather than a permanent service entitlement. Auto-renewal is controlled by the platform’s subscription terms, so review or cancel the renewal setting in your PlayStation or Xbox account if you do not want a paid continuation.
What should I verify when buying a boxed GTA 6 code?
Confirm that the box is for your console family and account region, and check that the code has not already been redeemed. Because the package contains no disc, you also need an internet connection and enough storage to download the game.