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GTA 6 Price: Why It Costs $79.99 and What Each Edition Includes
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Current status
- Current status: US pricing confirmed by Rockstar / Take-Two.
- Last verified: June 30, 2026.
- Official sources checked: Rockstar / Take-Two pricing announcement.
- What is confirmed: Standard $79.99, Ultimate $99.99 (USD) on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- What is not confirmed yet: exact prices in every region (these vary), and any PC price (there's no PC version announced).
GTA 6 price by edition
| Edition | Price (USD) | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $79.99 | The full base game |
| Ultimate | $99.99 | Base game + exclusive content + a free month of GTA+ |
Both include the Vintage Vice City Pack if you pre-order.
Why GTA 6 costs $79.99
Analysis (based on confirmed market pricing): $79.99 / $80 has become the standard launch price for major "AAA" console games this generation, and Rockstar priced GTA 6's Standard edition in line with that benchmark rather than above it. Given the scale of the game, many expected a higher number — so $79.99 for Standard sits where the current market is, not beyond it. This is our reading of the pricing, not an official Rockstar statement of rationale.
Confirmed vs not confirmed
Officially confirmed: the US prices — $79.99 Standard and $99.99 Ultimate — on current-gen consoles.
Reported / varies: regional pricing (currency and local taxes change the figure country to country).
Not confirmed: any PC price, because there is no PC version announced yet.
Which edition is worth the money?
Best answer for most players: the $79.99 Standard is the right buy — it's the complete game with nothing essential missing. Pay the extra $20 for Ultimate ($99.99) only if you specifically want the bonus vehicles, weapon variants, cosmetics, shops, garage, side mission, and the free GTA+ month. And remember you can always upgrade to Ultimate later — so the cheaper option keeps your choices open.
Sources checked
- Rockstar / Take-Two pricing announcement — confirms $79.99 Standard and $99.99 Ultimate (USD) on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- Established gaming outlets (GameSpot, PC Gamer, TechRadar) — corroborate the prices and the Ultimate's contents (including the free month of GTA+).
Update log
- 2026-06-30: Published with confirmed US pricing ($79.99 / $99.99). Regional pricing and any PC price labeled as not-yet-confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does GTA 6 cost?
- GTA 6 is $79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition (USD) on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- Why is GTA 6 $79.99?
- $79.99/$80 has become the standard AAA launch price this console generation, and Rockstar priced Standard in line with that benchmark.
- Is GTA 6 more expensive than other new games?
- No — its $79.99 Standard price matches the current AAA standard rather than exceeding it.
- How much is the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition?
- $99.99 (USD). It adds exclusive content and a free month of GTA+ over the Standard edition.
- Is there a PC price for GTA 6?
- No. There's no PC version announced, so no PC price exists yet.
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