Buying

GTA 6 Standard vs Ultimate Edition: price, contents and which to buy

Published November 15, 2026

GTA VI comes in two editions: Standard and Ultimate. Rockstar hasn’t announced a Collector’s Edition. Both editions include the full game. The difference is extra in-game items.

Prices

Edition US UK
Standard $79.99 £69.99
Ultimate $99.99 £89.99

Prices in other regions vary. In Australia, for example, the reported recommended retail prices for the physical editions are AU$129.95 (Standard) and AU$159.95 (Ultimate).

What’s in each edition

Standard Edition

  • The full GTA VI game
  • The pre-order bonus, if you buy before the cutoff (see below)

Ultimate Edition

  • Everything in Standard
  • A 1995 Grotti Cheetah with a special livery
  • Extra weapons, clothing and vehicles

The pre-order bonus

Pre-orders of either edition get the Vintage Vice City Pack. Reports say it includes a GTA$500,000 deposit for GTA Online, along with other items.

Sources disagree on the exact deadline for the bonus, with some saying November 19 and others November 20. If you want it, buy before launch day to be safe.

Can I upgrade later?

Yes. Rockstar says Standard owners can buy an Ultimate Edition Upgrade separately at any time. You don’t need to decide on day one.

Which edition should you buy?

  • Most players: Standard. The story, the map and everything that matters are identical. The extra $20 only buys cosmetics and vehicles.
  • Planning to play a lot of GTA Online: maybe Ultimate. Early vehicles and gear save some grinding in the first weeks.
  • Not sure? Buy Standard. You can upgrade later if you change your mind, but you can’t downgrade.

We’ll update this page if Rockstar changes the editions or announces a Collector’s Edition.

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