GTA 6 Editions: Standard vs Ultimate — What's the Difference and Which Should You Buy?

Confirmed: Rockstar is selling GTA 6 in two editions on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Here's the quick comparison:

The story and the core game are identical in both. The only difference is the Ultimate Edition's bundle of extra content.

Confirmed: The Standard Edition ($79.99) is the complete game — the full Grand Theft Auto VI story and world, with nothing cut. If you pre-order before launch, you also get the Vintage Vice City Pack (see below) at no extra cost.

For most players, this is everything you need: the entire game, plus the pre-order bonus.

Confirmed: The Ultimate Edition ($99.99) includes everything in the Standard Edition plus a set of exclusive bonus content, reported to include:

• 5 exclusive vehicles
• 4 weapon variants
• Multiple cosmetic packs
• 5 exclusive shops — Rideout Customs, Sara's Unisex Salon, Stock 305, Electric Fang Tattoo, and One-Eyed Willie's
• A dedicated garage
• 1 exclusive side mission

This content is threaded throughout Jason and Lucia's story rather than handed over all at once. You can browse the base-game vehicles and weapons in our databases — the Ultimate extras sit on top of those.

Important: the Ultimate Edition does not give you better missions, faster progression, or any competitive advantage. It's extra cosmetic and side content, not a power boost.

Confirmed: Pre-order either edition and you'll receive the Vintage Vice City Pack free, which includes:

• A Jason outfit
• A Lucia outfit
• The '55 Vapid Stanier vehicle

It's a pre-order incentive available if you order before November 20, 2026 — it is not exclusive to the pricier edition. Meet Jason and Lucia in our character database.

Analysis: It comes down to one question — do you want the extra content?

• Buy Standard ($79.99) if you mainly want to play through GTA 6's story and world. You get the complete game and miss nothing essential.
• Buy Ultimate ($99.99) if you want the exclusive vehicles, weapon variants, cosmetics, shops, garage, and side mission, and you like having everything from day one.

Good news either way: Rockstar has said Standard owners can buy the Ultimate Edition Upgrade separately at any time. So if you're unsure, start with Standard and upgrade later without losing anything.

Confirmed: Both editions are available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. There is no PC version yet. GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026, and pre-orders are open now.

For the full breakdown of when GTA 6 releases on console and PC, see our GTA 6 release date guide.

Standard ($79.99) is the full game; Ultimate ($99.99) adds exclusive cosmetic and side content with no gameplay advantage — and both get the Vintage Vice City Pack if you pre-order. If you only care about playing GTA 6, Standard is all you need. If you want the extras and the collector feel, Ultimate is the pick — and you can always upgrade later. We'll update this guide if Rockstar changes pricing or edition contents.