GTA 6 launches November 19, 2026 with two editions: Standard at $79.99 and Ultimate at $99.99. Here’s a full comparison of what each edition includes, from exclusive vehicles and shops to the Vintage Vice City pre-order pack.
GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026, exclusively on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with two editions available: the Standard Edition at $79.99 / €79.99 / £69.99 and the Ultimate Edition at $99.99 / €99.99 / £89.99. Rockstar Games has confirmed the game is a single-player experience at launch, with no GTA Online mode on day one. Pre-orders opened on June 25, 2026, and digital pre-loading begins on November 12.
The $20 / €20 gap between the two editions unlocks a significant collection of exclusive vehicles, weapons, cosmetics, shops and side missions that are woven into Jason and Lucia’s campaign. The physical edition ships without a disc, containing only a digital download code in the box. Here is everything you need to know before choosing your edition.
What Is the Difference Between Standard and Ultimate?
| Feature | Standard Edition | Ultimate Edition |
|---|---|---|
| US Price | $79.99 | $99.99 |
| EU Price | €79.99 | €99.99 |
| UK Price | £69.99 | £89.99 |
| Full Story Campaign | Yes | Yes |
| Vintage Vice City Pack (pre-order) | Included | Included |
| 1 Month GTA+ (digital pre-order) | Included | Included |
| Exclusive Vehicles | None | ’95 Grotti Cheetah, Shitzu Squalo, ’67 Vapid Dominator Buggy, Dinka Enduro, Crest Kayak |
| Exclusive Weapons | None | Hawk & Little Morgan Revolvers, personalized pistols |
| Exclusive Shops | None | Rideout Customs, One-Eyed Willie’s, Sara’s Salon, Stock 305, Electric Fang Tattoo |
| Exclusive Side Missions | None | Classic Car Collection, PTT Youngin$ Compound Raid |
| Exclusive Cosmetics | None | Vice City Style, Goodtime Gear, 50+ exclusive tattoos |
| Post-Launch Upgrade | $20 / €20 upgrade available | Already included |
What Does the Standard Edition Include?
The Standard Edition delivers the complete single-player campaign following Jason and Lucia across the state of Leonida. This is the full story experience with no chapters or content cut from the narrative arc itself. However, it does not include the customisation shops, extra vehicles, exclusive weapons or side missions that come with the Ultimate Edition.
All digital pre-orders placed before November 20, 2026, receive the Vintage Vice City Pack at no extra cost. Digital pre-orders through the PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store also receive one free month of GTA+. Physical pre-orders qualify for the Vintage Vice City Pack while supplies last, but do not include the GTA+ trial.
Players who start with the Standard Edition can upgrade to Ultimate later by purchasing the digital upgrade for $20 / €20 / £20 through their console’s store. This means there is no pressure to commit to the higher tier on day one.
What Exclusive Vehicles Come with the Ultimate Edition?
The Ultimate Edition’s vehicle lineup is one of its strongest selling points. The headline item is the ’95 Grotti Cheetah, a mid-1990s sports car with a minimalist retro-futuristic livery that unlocks during later-stage story content. Alongside it, the gradient pink and blue Shitzu Squalo speedboat sits docked at Washington Beach, complete with an explosives-laden weapons crate.
The ’67 Vapid Dominator Buggy is an off-road beast stored at the Paradise Garage in Watson Bay near Mount Kalaga. That garage comes with its own weapon locker and stolen goods storage. At Jason’s safehouse, players get an army fatigue-themed Dinka Enduro motorcycle and a Crest Kayak. Jason’s Vapid Ganado pickup also receives the exclusive Ganado Retro Build mod kit with lowered stance and classic styling parts.
Which Weapons and Cosmetics Are Ultimate-Exclusive?
On the weapons side, the Ultimate Edition includes paired Hawk & Little Morgan Revolvers styled with Vercetti Estate-inspired palm tree grips, engraved detailing and a high-performance scope. There are also personalized sidearm variants: engraved versions of Jason’s Girardi ES9 pistol and Lucia’s Klose K17 pistol.
Cosmetics include the Vice City Style pack with exclusive outfits, tattoos and looks for both protagonists, plus the Goodtime Gear capsule collection inspired by the fictional hit TV character Macca the Alligator. The Electric Fang Tattoo studio alone offers over 50 signature tattoo designs created by real-world art collective FAILE.
What Shops and Activities Are Locked Behind Ultimate?
Five in-game venues are exclusive to Ultimate Edition owners, and they open progressively as the story unfolds:
- Rideout Customs: A Vice City mod shop specializing in donk stylings, detailed interiors and exquisite rims.
- One-Eyed Willie’s: A Lake Leonida mod shop focused on off-road modifications and hand-painted automotive art.
- Sara’s Unisex Salon: Signature salon styles including facial hair for Jason and makeup and nails for Lucia.
- Stock 305: A Stockyard clothing store offering elevated streetwear for both protagonists.
- Electric Fang Tattoo: Stockyard’s iconic ink bar with 50+ tattoos designed by the FAILE collective.
Two exclusive side missions are also locked behind the Ultimate Edition. The Classic Car Collection tasks players with tracking down abandoned classic and project cars across Leonida to restore them for eccentric collector and local fixer Wyman. The PTT Youngin$ Compound lets players raid a Southside Vice City gang’s hideout to score special items and contraband. Rockstar has confirmed these activities are not post-launch DLC: they are content built into the world that unlocks throughout the campaign’s chapters in a style similar to Red Dead Redemption 2.
What Is in the Vintage Vice City Pre-Order Pack?
The Vintage Vice City Pack is a free pre-order bonus available with every edition, as long as the purchase is made before November 20, 2026. It draws directly from the 1980s aesthetic of the original Vice City era and includes:
- ’55 Vapid Stanier: A classic two-tone 1955 sedan paired with the Shore Court Garage near Ocean Beach, which includes a weapon locker and a secure spot to deposit stolen goods for the local Fence.
- Outfits and Hairstyles: Jason gets a vintage pastel linen suit with a period-appropriate haircut. Lucia receives a red sequin mini dress and curls.
- Exclusive Weapon Pattern: A tropical gun pattern inspired by Tommy Vercetti’s iconic palm tree button-up shirt, applicable to most in-game firearms.
This pack is not tied to the Ultimate Edition. Both Standard and Ultimate pre-orders receive it. Physical pre-orders qualify while supplies last.
How Does the GTA+ Free Month Work?
Digital pre-orders placed through the PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store include one free month of GTA+. The membership can be redeemed immediately after placing the pre-order and provides a GTA$500,000 deposit into the player’s GTA Online account, a 15 percent bonus on Shark Card purchases, access to free and discounted GTA Online vehicles, and entry to the GTA+ Games Library featuring classic Rockstar titles and rotating featured games.
The free month auto-renews at the regular subscription price once it expires. Players who only want the trial period should cancel before the renewal date. Physical edition pre-orders do not include GTA+.
Why Does the Physical Edition Have No Disc?
Rockstar confirmed that the GTA 6 physical edition box contains a download code rather than a game disc. This applies to all physical copies. Retailers begin shipping boxes from November 12, allowing buyers to redeem the code and start pre-loading the game before launch day on November 19.
The decision aligns with the industry’s broader shift toward digital distribution, particularly given GTA 6’s expected file size. Players who prefer a physical purchase still receive the same game content as digital buyers, with the Vintage Vice City Pack included while stocks last. The physical edition is available for the Standard version only at launch in most regions.
Will GTA Online Be Available at Launch?
No. Rockstar has officially described GTA 6 as a “single-player experience,” and no GTA Online component is included on November 19. The official store listings, press releases and PlayStation FAQ pages all confirm this. There is no multiplayer, no co-op and no online lobbies at launch.
This follows Rockstar’s established pattern: GTA 5’s online mode launched two weeks after the base game, and Red Dead Redemption 2’s online beta arrived one month post-launch. Industry observers point toward early 2027 as the likely window for GTA 6 Online, but Rockstar has not announced any date. The inclusion of one free month of GTA+ with pre-orders hints at future online plans, but the specifics remain unconfirmed.
Is There a PC Version of GTA 6?
Not at launch. The only confirmed platforms for November 19, 2026, are PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar has not announced a PC release date, PC system requirements or any PC-specific details. PS4 and Xbox One are also not supported.
Based on Rockstar’s history with GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, a PC version is widely expected to arrive after the console launch, with most industry estimates pointing to 2027 or 2028. Until an official announcement is made, PC players should treat all specific dates as speculation.
A Few Things Worth Knowing Before You Decide
Can I upgrade from Standard to Ultimate after launch? Yes. Rockstar will offer the Ultimate Edition upgrade as a separate digital purchase for $20 / €20 / £20. You do not need to rebuy the full game.
Do I need to pre-order to play on day one? No, but pre-ordering guarantees the Vintage Vice City Pack and lets you pre-load starting November 12. The game will be available for purchase on launch day, and the Vintage Vice City Pack is included with any purchase made before November 20.
Is Ultimate Edition content available from the start? Not all of it. Rockstar has confirmed that Ultimate content unlocks progressively across different story chapters rather than appearing in your inventory on day one.
Are there more than two editions? No. Rockstar has announced only the Standard and Ultimate Editions. No Collector’s Edition or special physical bundle has been confirmed.
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