GTA VI Editions and Pre-Order Bonuses Compared
Last updated November 12, 2026
GTA VI comes out on November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and it's sold in two game editions. Below is what each one lists for, what you get for pre-ordering, and how to pick between them. [1][3]
Rockstar also sells a merchandise Collector's Box. It doesn't include the game, and it's covered in its own section below. [5]
Quick answer
- If you just want the game, the Standard Edition lists at $79.99. [1]
- If you want extra in-game cosmetics and gear from day one, the Ultimate Edition lists at $99.99. [1]
- Whichever edition you pick, buy or pre-order before November 20, 2026 so you get the free Vintage Vice City Pack. [1]
The two game editions side by side
| Feature | Standard Edition | Ultimate Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price announced by Take-Two (June 24, 2026) | $79.99 [1] | $99.99 [1] |
| The full game | Yes | Yes |
| Extra content | None | Exclusive premium vehicles, weapons, apparel and more, tied into Jason and Lucia's story [1][3] |
| Vintage Vice City Pack (buy or pre-order before Nov 20) | Yes [1] | Yes [1] |
| 1 free month of GTA+ | Digital pre-orders only [1] | Digital pre-orders only [1] |
| Platforms | PS5, Xbox Series X|S [1] | PS5, Xbox Series X|S [1] |
Retailer prices vary and can change. The price shown at checkout is the one that applies.
Pre-order bonuses explained
Vintage Vice City Pack. Rockstar describes this as a set of items that throw back to Vice City's neon heyday. You get it with any purchase or pre-order of GTA VI made before November 20, 2026, in either edition. [1][3]
One free month of GTA+. This comes only with digital pre-orders. Take-Two says you can redeem it right away, and GTA+ includes a Games Library you can use to play Grand Theft Auto V and other older Rockstar games while you wait for launch. [1]
Digital or physical?
- Digital pre-orders get the free GTA+ month, and pre-loading is open now. Rockstar opened digital pre-loading on November 10, 2026, so you can install the game ahead of time and play as soon as it unlocks on November 19. [2][4]
- Physical copies are code-in-box versions. Rockstar said they should be available from retailers beginning November 12, 2026, and you can activate the code and start pre-loading once you have it. [2][4][6]
- Either way, you still get the Vintage Vice City Pack if you buy before November 20. [1]
What about the Collector's Box?
Rockstar's own store sells a Collector's Box called "Grand Theft Auto VI: The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection." It's a box of themed merch, not a game edition. The game isn't included, so you still need to buy the Standard or Ultimate Edition separately. [5]
- Rockstar Store list price as of Nov 12, 2026: $399.99. The store says it isn't eligible for free shipping, so expect to pay shipping on top of that. It's marked as a pre-order. [5]
- What's inside: 11 items themed around the game's setting. There's a Macca the Gator figure with a hidden stash compartment, Oakley Frogskins sunglasses, a crossbody bag, a New Era snapback, a pink magnetic mirror that also works as a tray, a shot glass, a swizzle spoon, a razor-blade-style keychain, a set of nine enamel pins, a pack of nine stickers, and a double-sided poster with a map of Leonida. [5]
- Size and age: The box measures 19 x 13.5 x 12.5 inches. The store labels it an adult collectible for ages 18+, with small parts. [5]
Is it worth it? It's only worth it if you're a collector who wants the physical extras. If you just want to play, it adds nothing in-game. Spend the money on the edition you want instead.
It's sold on the Rockstar Store, and we don't earn anything from it.
Which one should you buy?
- Get Standard if you mostly care about the story and the open world. The pre-order pack already gives you some free extras.
- Get Ultimate if you like showing off rare cars, weapons and outfits early, and the $20 extra feels worth it for that.
- Go digital if you want the free month of GTA+ and want the game installed and ready to play the moment it launches.
Key dates
- November 10, 2026: Digital pre-load opened. [2][4]
- November 12, 2026: Rockstar said code-in-box copies should be available from retailers. [2]
- November 19, 2026: GTA VI launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. [1][3]
- Before November 20, 2026: Last chance to get the Vintage Vice City Pack. [1]
Unofficial fan guide. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Rockstar Games or Take-Two Interactive. Grand Theft Auto is a trademark of Take-Two Interactive. Oakley and New Era are trademarks of their respective owners.
Sources
- Take-Two Interactive press release, "Rockstar Games Announces Pre-Orders for Grand Theft Auto VI" (June 24, 2026): https://taketwointeractivesoftwareinc.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/rockstar-games-announces-pre-orders-grand-theft-auto-vi
- Rockstar Newswire, "Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Load Begins on November 10" (Nov 3, 2026): https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/k4ak9okk485712/grand-theft-auto-vi-pre-load-begins-on-november-10
- Rockstar Games GTA VI page (editions, pre-order bonus, Collector's Box listing): https://www.rockstargames.com/VI
- Rockstar Newswire, "Pre-Load Grand Theft Auto VI Now" (Nov 10, 2026): https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/89834o94713o21/pre-load-grand-theft-auto-vi-now
- Rockstar Store product page, "Grand Theft Auto VI: The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection" (checked Nov 12, 2026): https://store.rockstargames.com/merchandise/gtavi-goodtime-state-vice-city-collection
- Backup for source 2: Rockstar Games, Inc. press release on PR Times (Nov 4, 2026), giving Nov 10 pre-load and Nov 12 code-in-box retail dates: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000106039.html