Quick Answer: It’s official. Rockstar has confirmed GTA 6 costs $79.99 for the Standard Edition on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S — a $10 jump from this generation’s $70 norm — and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition, which packs in exclusive vehicles, weapons, apparel, businesses, and two side missions. Everyone who pre-orders (either edition) gets the Vintage Vice City Pack bonus. Two other notable reveals: physical copies are code-in-a-box with no disc, and GTA 6 will feature a single-player experience at launch. Pre-orders go live at midnight local time on June 25, 2026.
The pricing question that has hung over GTA 6 for over a year is finally answered. One day before pre-orders open, Rockstar has officially revealed the price and editions — and it landed at the top of everyone’s expected range, not the apocalyptic $100 base price some analysts feared.
The Confirmed Price
Rockstar confirmed two editions for the November 19, 2026 launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S:
| Edition | Price | What It Is |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition | $79.99 | The complete single-player experience |
| Ultimate Edition | $99.99 | Standard game + exclusive premium content collection |
The $79.99 standard price is a $10 increase over the $69.99 baseline that has defined this console generation. It puts GTA 6 alongside Nintendo’s Mario Kart World as only the second major release to hit the $80 mark — and, given GTA’s gravity, it is widely expected to pull the rest of the AAA industry up with it.
Notably, the base game is not $100. For months, analysts speculated Rockstar might charge triple digits for the standard edition given an estimated $1–1.5 billion development budget. Rockstar stopped $20 short of that — though the $99.99 Ultimate Edition sits right at the line. For the full history of how we got here, see our GTA 6 pricing breakdown and price guide.
What’s in the Ultimate Edition ($99.99)
The Ultimate Edition is where Rockstar’s headline description — “an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and action threaded across all aspects of Jason and Lucia’s story” — actually delivers. Confirmed contents include:
Vehicles
- 1995 Grotti Cheetah
- 1967 Vapid Dominator Buggy
- Dinka Enduro Motorcycle
- Shitzu Squalo Boat
- Crest Kayak
Weapons
- Hawk & Little Morgan Revolvers
- Girardi ES9 Custom Pistol
- Klose K17 Custom Pistol
Apparel & Cosmetics
- Vice City Style Pack (exclusive outfits, tattoos, and cosmetic items)
- Goodtime Gear Pack
Businesses & Locations (exclusive in-game spots, including a hair salon with exclusive Jason facial-hair and Lucia makeup options)
- Rideout Customs Vehicle Shop
- One-Eyed Willie’s Mod Shop
- Sara’s Unisex Salon
- Stock 305 Clothing Store
- Electric Fang Tattoo Shop
Extras
- Ganada Retro Build Mod Kit (vehicle customization)
- Safehouse bonuses (Dinka Enduro Motorcycle, Crest Kayak)
- Two exclusive side missions: the PTT Youngin$ Illegal Goods Store Mission and the Classic Car Collection Commission
For players who love cosmetic depth and want extra story content woven into the main campaign, the $20 premium for the Ultimate Edition is the clear value play. For a full breakdown comparing the two editions, see our GTA 6 editions guide.
The Pre-Order Bonus: Vintage Vice City Pack
You don’t need to buy the Ultimate Edition to get a pre-order reward. Rockstar confirmed that everyone who pre-orders — Standard or Ultimate — receives the Vintage Vice City Pack at launch:
- Vintage Vice City Pack — retro 1980s skins for Lucia and Jason
- 1955 Vapid Stanier — a classic bonus vehicle
- Tropical Pattern Weapon Skins — inspired by Tommy Vercetti’s iconic shirt from Vice City
It’s a nostalgic nod to 1980s Vice City, and a smart incentive to lock in a pre-order early. Rockstar also confirmed that the Vintage Vice City Pack unlocks for all pre-orders when the game launches on November 19, 2026.
Surprise Detail: No Disc in the Box
In a move that has already sparked debate, Rockstar confirmed that physical copies of GTA 6 will not include a game disc — they will simply be a code in a box. In practical terms, this means the “digital vs. physical” distinction has largely collapsed for GTA 6: even if you buy a boxed copy at retail, you’re installing a digital download. The traditional advantages of physical (lending, resale, ownership of a disc) are effectively gone.
Confirmed: A Single-Player Experience at Launch
Amid rumors that GTA 6 might lean heavily into online-only design, Rockstar’s official description puts that to rest: GTA 6 “features a single-player experience set in the biggest, most immersive evolution of the series yet.” The single-player campaign following Jason and Lucia is a core part of the November 19 launch, not a post-launch addition.
When and Where to Pre-Order
- Pre-orders open: midnight local time, June 25, 2026
- Where: PlayStation Store, Microsoft (Xbox) Store, and select physical retailers
- Platforms at launch: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (PC comes later)
- Tip: Wishlist GTA 6 on the PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store now to get alerted the instant pre-orders go live — and read our pre-order guide for the full buying checklist.
What’s Still Unknown
A few details remain open:
- Upgrade path: Rockstar has not confirmed whether Standard Edition owners can upgrade to the Ultimate Edition after launch.
- Regional pricing: Exact figures outside the US have not all been detailed.
- Collector’s edition: No physical collector’s bundle has been announced — the Ultimate Edition is the top tier for now.
Summary
GTA 6 will cost $79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition when it launches on November 19, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Ultimate Edition bundles a substantial collection of exclusive vehicles, weapons, apparel, businesses, and two side missions, while every pre-order — regardless of edition — gets the Vintage Vice City Pack. Physical copies are code-in-a-box, and a full single-player experience is confirmed for launch. Pre-orders open at midnight local time on June 25.
More GTA 6 Coverage
- Rockstar Officially Confirms: GTA 6 Pre-Orders Begin June 25
- GTA 6 Editions Explained
- GTA 6 Price Guide
- GTA 6 Pre-Order Guide
- GTA 6 Database
Sources: IGN · Rockstar Games